Let’s talk about getting comfortable with the Bass!
Hey hey folks!
I hope you are well! Just wanted to check in and say hi and to talk just a wee bit about how important it is to be comfortable as we stand next to and hold the bass. Go ahead and take a minute or more and evaluate your bass/body relationship and make sure you feel in control and it doesn't feel awkward. Use a mirror to check how it looks and tune in to how you feel. This is a great thing for beginners AND experienced players alike.
Also, wanted to let you know that I'm playing another LiveSteam show with my bluegrass band, Allegheny, this Thursday, Dec 16th 7pm CDT- just tune in to my FB page where I'll be sharing it or to The Nashville Tunestream fb page https://www.facebook.com/nashvilletunestream
Join me, Tristan Scroggins, Ellie Hakanson, Ben Garnett and special guest on banjo, Ned Luberecki!
Cheers, Missy
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Two New “Beginner’s Guide” Courses Now Open for Piano and Rock Guitar
We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that two of our newest courses, “Beginner’s Guide to Piano” and “Beginner’s Guide to Rock Guitar,” are officially here! As of 12 pm PT, the courses are both live and open to all students.
Livestream: Mike Marshall & Darol Anger to Perform With WDR Big Band
This Saturday, December 18, 2021, master musicians and members of the ArtistWorks bluegrass faculty, Mike Marshall and Darol Anger will be performing alongside the WDR Big Band, one of Germany’s preeminent musical ensembles and a jazz orchestra that is highly regarded worldwide.
Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson: Learn to Play “Amazing Grace” with Sierra Hull
“Amazing Grace” is a musical work with a fantastically rich history and one that has made an impact across cultures. Originally written in 1772 by English poet and Anglican clergyman, John Newton, the piece has been performed and recorded by hundreds of artists in dozens of different stylistic interpretations throughout the centuries. “Amazing Grace” has had an immense impact on American popular music in particular, and has been performed by various iconic artists including Aretha Franklin, Joan Baez, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Sam Cooke, Judy Collins, and many more.
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The ArtistWorks 7 Day Giveaway!
7 Days, 7 Prizes! We’re counting down to our biggest sale of the year and giving out BIG prizes while we wait. Sign up now to win VIP access to ArtistWorks and some great gear from our partners across the industry. The prizes get bigger as the days go on, and one winner will be selected each day.
A Treasure of Banjos
Hey Folks. I'm really excited about a streaming show I'm doing ths coming Saturday, December 11th. I'll be playig a variety of different banjos, from my own Golden Clipper model to an 1882 Fairbanks Cole nylon strung banjo. I'll be doing originals spanning tunes from my first 1974 album all the way through current times. It's going to be interactive and I sure hope you can make it. Here's the link:
https://mandolin.com/events/6721118a-8b07-4077-95d9-125e85b765fc
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Hey Folks. I'm really excited about a streaming show I'm doing ths coming Saturday, December 11th. I'll be playig a variety of different banjos, from my own Golden Clipper model to an 1882 Fairbanks Cole nylon strung banjo. I'll be doing originals spanning tunes from my first 1974 album all the way through current times. It's going to be interactive and I sure hope you can make it. Here's the link:
https://mandolin.com/events/6721118a-8b07-4077-95d9-125e85b765fc
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New Podcast: Paul Gilbert – New Holiday Album Release, “‘TWAS”
In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, our co-founder Patricia Butler sits down with shred guitar icon and ArtistWorks rock guitar instructor, Paul Gilbert, to discuss his latest holiday album release, ‘TWAS. Together, they explore the album’s writing and recording process, musical selection, wide breadth of featured genres, and more. The show is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here at ArtistWorks.
3 ArtistWorks Instructors Nominated for 2022 Grammy Awards
On November 23, 2021, the 64th annual Grammy nominations recognizing the best recordings, albums, and musical artists of the last year were announced to the public. We are beyond excited to report that three ArtistWorks instructors have been nominated for Grammy Awards this year, and many others contributed to or collaborated on projects that were nominated as well.
Next VE Deadline Dates
- Sunday, Dec. 12 (last one for 2021!)
- Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022
- Sunday, Jan. 16
Happy Holidays, Everyone, and a Happy, Healthy, Musical New Year to you and yours!
- Hugh
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