Acoustic Bluegrass Bass Lesson: Finding Your Playing Position with Missy Raines
The acoustic upright bass, or double bass, is a large instrument, and its sheer size alone can be daunting for players approaching the instrument for the first time. Unlike the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, acoustic guitar, or any of the other instruments that make up a bluegrass ensemble, the upright bass not only requires an understanding of how to hold the instrument in order to play it but also how to position the instrument around or against your body.
July/August VE Submission Deadline Dates
Dear AWPPS (ArtistWorks Popular Piano School) Family,
Happy Summer! Here are the upcoming deadline dates for Video Exchange Submissions:
- Sunday July 11
Sunday July 25(my apologies, I need to cancel this VE deadline date due to a last minute recital in NYC...)- Sunday August 1
- Sunday August 29
As always, I will respond to VE's in the order that they were submitted, so feel free to submit before the dates if you don't mind waiting.
Have a lovely, healthy, and musical summer!
-Hugh
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The 7 Pitfalls of Private Music Lessons, and How Video Exchange Can Help
This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with David Butler, Chairman and co-founder of ArtistWorks and our “Beginner’s Guide to Acoustic Guitar” course instructor, to discuss the concept of Video Exchange, how he conceptualized the learning method, and a few of the reasons why it’s such an effective tool for teaching music lessons. Here are the seven pitfalls of private music lessons, and how Video Exchange can help:
The 7 Pitfalls of Private Music Lessons, and How Video Exchange Can Help
This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with David Butler, Chairman and co-founder of ArtistWorks and our “Beginner’s Guide to Acoustic Guitar” course instructor, to discuss the concept of Video Exchange, how he conceptualized the learning method, and a few of the reasons why it’s such an effective tool for teaching music lessons. Here are the seven pitfalls of private music lessons, and how Video Exchange can help:
New Podcast: Howard Levy – Becoming a Confident Player
In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, ArtistWorks CEO Patricia Butler sits down with boundary-pushing harmonica player Howard Levy to continue the conversation on the concept of becoming a confident musician with another ArtistWorks master instructor. Together, they explore the role that confidence plays in performance, how to properly set expectations to bolster your confidence, and the steps you can take to grow into a truly fearless player. The show is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here at ArtistWorks.
Classical Piano Lesson: Practicing with Christie Peery’s F.E.R.N. Approach
Practice time is something that we as musicians all wish we had more of. Therefore, when we are able to sit down with our instrument, it’s important to maximize that time to get the most out of our practice. To help accomplish that, establishing an organized agenda that provides each rehearsal session with structure and intention is critical and can be extremely effective.
Classical Piano Lesson: Practicing with the F.E.R.N. Approach
Practice time is something that we as musicians all wish we had more of. Therefore, when we are able to sit down with our instrument, it’s important to maximize that time to get the most out of our practice. To help accomplish that, establishing an organized agenda that provides each rehearsal session with structure and intention is critical and can be extremely effective.
“Caterina Lichtenberg Solo” Nominated for Opus Klassik Award
On May 15, 2020, master classical mandolinist and ArtistWorks instructor, Caterina Lichtenberg, released her latest album, Caterina Lichtenberg Solo. Earlier this month, the Association for the Promotion of Classical Music announced that the nineteen-track album has been nominated for a 2021 Opus Klassik Award, one of the most prestigious German awards recognizing achievement in classical music performance.
“Caterina Lichtenberg Solo” Nominated for Opus Klassik Award
On May 15, 2020, master classical mandolinist and ArtistWorks instructor, Caterina Lichtenberg, released her latest album, Caterina Lichtenberg Solo. Earlier this month, the Association for the Promotion of Classical Music announced that the nineteen-track album has been nominated for a 2021 Opus Klassik Award, one of the most prestigious German awards recognizing achievement in classical music performance.