Online Learning Spotlight: Arnold, Flute Student

Thu, 08/07/2014 - 3:45pm
Written by AW
Topics: flute, Interview, jeffrey khaner, online learning

online learning profile on flute student

Coming off the tails of our first ever ArtistWorks Classical Campus Competition, we wanted to reach out to the winners to learn more about their online learning experience. First up we have Arnold, who's been taking flute lessons online with Jeffrey Khaner and just won $1000 for his outstanding video submission. Arnold is a student at The University of Texas at Austin and originally from Dallas.  

AW: How long have you been playing flute?

Arnold: I have been playing the flute for 7 years. I began in 7th grade because my friend played it and I thought it would be cool. Honestly, I never thought I was going to enjoy it as much as I have.

ArtistWorks on Computer America Tonight!

Mon, 06/09/2014 - 9:41am
Written by AW
Topics: Interview, Music Education, online learning

computer americaArtistWorks was the featured topic in Hour 1 of Craig Crossman's Computer America, which is the longest running, nationally syndicated radio talk show dedicated to computers and technology. ArtistWorks VP of Marketing Ian Alexander answered questions and talked about our unique method of online learning. The host also took calls from the audience, which included some members of our online learning schools who had some really nice things to say. 

UPDATE: Listen to the embedded broadcast below

Testimonal from a classical guitar student in Jason Vieaux's online school:

Profiles In Online Learning: Annie, Mandolin Student

Thu, 05/29/2014 - 4:57pm
Written by AW
Topics: Interview, mandolin, mike marshall, online learning

mandolin student annie Annie is a musical sign language interpreter who started off her musical journey tone deaf and discouraged at the idea of learning an instrument. She overcame her hesitation by teaching herself to play violin, and now takes Mike Marshall's mandolin lessons here at ArtistWorks. 

AW: How did you get into playing mandolin?

Annie: I was playing violin and you always play by turning to the left with your chin on the instrument, and you never get to play in the other direction. I wondered how good that could be for your body. I wanted to play more, and mandolin has the same fingering [as violin] and it's one less instrument because you're not dealing with the bow. So I tried mandolin and fell in love with it.

 

mandolin student annie Annie is a musical sign language interpreter who started off her musical journey tone deaf and discouraged at the idea of learning an instrument. She overcame her hesitation by teaching herself to play violin, and now takes Mike Marshall's mandolin lessons here at ArtistWorks. 

AW: How did you get into playing mandolin?

Annie: I was playing violin and you always play by turning to the left with your chin on the instrument, and you never get to play in the other direction. I wondered how good that could be for your body. I wanted to play more, and mandolin has the same fingering [as violin] and it's one less instrument because you're not dealing with the bow. So I tried mandolin and fell in love with it.

Profiles in Online Learning: Tyler, Clarinet Student

Mon, 05/12/2014 - 2:49pm
Written by AW
Topics: clarinet, classical, Interview, online learning, ricardo morales

online learning clarinet student tylerWe’re pleased to bring you another profile in online learning, this time from one of Ricardo Morales’ clarinet students. Tyler grew up in Green Bay, WI and is currently finishing up a master's degree in clarinet performance at the University of New Mexico.  

AW: What instruments do you play?

Tyler: I started out taking piano lessons from my grandma and then took up the clarinet in 5th grade. During my undergrad, I studied both clarinet and piano before finally choosing clarinet in grad school.