The Importance of Practice

Fri, 09/07/2012 - 1:01pm
Written by AW

We recently shared this cartoon from Odd Quartet about the importance of practice on our Facebook page to much enthusiasm. It seemed to strike a chord with our followers, which makes us happy because the importance of practicing cannot be understated.

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Academy of Bluegrass Review

Mon, 08/20/2012 - 1:00pm
Written by AW

A recent student of Bryan Sutton's flatpick guitar lessons has written an Academy of Bluegrass review. He's only been on the site for two weeks but already has some great things to say:

"All in all, it has been nothing but a complete delight to log in each day, and there is so much fun stuff going on that it's easy to get away from the real reason for signing up..the lessons. The video quality is fantastic (think homespun dvd quality), the instruction is top notch, and Bryan has really come into his own as a thoughtful teacher whose critical lens towards flatpicking has become all the way dialed in." - Flatpickin

Read his full review on the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum and visit the ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass to sign up for Bryan's bluegrass guitar lessons!

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Doc Watson: A Tribute

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 4:56pm
Written by AW

Doc Watson

Our bluegrass teachers have written some beautiful tributes to honor the passing of flatpicking legend Doc Watson. 

Doc Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012)

"This was Doc. When he walked on the stage the air seemed to change. The light went to a new hue. The ambience he created simply by saying hello, recognizing his fellow musicians, and introducing his tunes, gave all of us a sense of greatness. We knew we were in the presence of one of us yet someone touched by light. We somehow were being showered with it from above and it was being reflected back to Doc in some magical way. He could see us with those ears I am sure.."  - Mike Marshall

Read Mike's full tribute to Doc Watson at the Academy of Bluegrass