Ukulele Lesson: Introduction to Barre Chords with Craig Chee
One of the most common and fundamental techniques used to play chords on the ukulele is the barre chord fingering. However, for those who are just beginning their ukulele practice or are learning how to play a stringed instrument for the first time, fingering barre chords can often feel uncomfortable and a bit unnatural at first.
New Podcast: John Patitucci & Eric Marienthal – How to Play at an Advanced Level
In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, our cofounder Patricia Butler sits down with world-renowned jazz bassist John Patitucci and saxophone virtuoso Eric Marienthal, to discuss the concept of “How to Play at an Advanced Level,” particularly in the context of jazz improvisation. Together, these master ArtistWorks instructors explore the importance of attentive listening and communicating with other musicians on stage, having a strong knowledge of harmony, and continually refining and improving on basic techniques in order to take your playing to an advanced stage. The show is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here at ArtistWorks.
New Podcast: John Patitucci & Eric Marienthal – How to Play at an Advanced Level
In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, our cofounder Patricia Butler sits down with world-renowned jazz bassist John Patitucci and saxophone virtuoso Eric Marienthal, to discuss the concept of “How to Play at an Advanced Level,” particularly in the context of jazz improvisation. Together, these master ArtistWorks instructors explore the importance of attentive listening and communicating with other musicians on stage, having a strong knowledge of harmony, and continually refining and improving on basic techniques in order to take your playing to an advanced stage. The show is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here at ArtistWorks.
VE Submission Deadline Dates for September/October 2021
Hello ArtistWorks Popular Piano School! Here are the next upcoming VE submission deadline dates:
- Sunday, Sept. 12
- Sunday, Sept. 19
- Sunday, Oct. 3
Remember that I respond to VE submissions in the order that I receive them, so feel free to post ahead of those deadline dates if you want a better chance of seeing your VE response the following day!
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Try Our Free Bluegrass Technique Builder Lessons!
A foundation of solid technique leads to years of great playing and musical enjoyment no matter your instrument of choice. To help build that critical foundation and grow your skills, we’ve partnered with a few members of our world-renowned bluegrass faculty—including Bryan Sutton, Tony Trischka, Mike Marshall, Sierra Hull, Noam Pikelny, and Darol Anger—to bring you a series of FREE bundled lessons designed specifically to teach you an essential skill that you can put to practice in the context of a tune immediately.
Try Our Free Bluegrass Technique Builder Lessons!
A foundation of solid technique leads to years of great playing and musical enjoyment no matter your instrument of choice. To help build that critical foundation and grow your skills, we’ve partnered with a few members of our world-renowned bluegrass faculty—including Bryan Sutton, Tony Trischka, Mike Marshall, Sierra Hull, Noam Pikelny, and Darol Anger—to bring you a series of FREE bundled lessons designed specifically to teach you an essential skill that you can put to practice in the context of a tune immediately.
“Bluegrass Mandolin with Sierra Hull” is Now Open!
We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that our newest course, “Bluegrass Mandolin with Sierra Hull,” is officially here! As of 12 pm PT, the course is officially live and open to all students.