Fusion Drumming at its Finest

Tue, 08/21/2012 - 5:59pm
Written by Adam

fusion drummingHere's an example of fusion drumming at its finest: Billy Cobham & George Duke Band - recorded live at The Montreux Jazz Festival, July 6, 1976. Featuring Billy Cobham, George Duke, John Scofield, & Alfonso Johnson. 

J.D. Crowe talks banjo music - Pt. 3

Tue, 08/21/2012 - 1:52pm
Written by Adam

Tony's conversation with J.D. Crowe about banjo music continues.... Part 3 is now added! Click below to have it open in a new window!

 

Practice Charts Update

Fri, 08/17/2012 - 5:35pm
Written by Adam

Practice Charts are currently still being worked on. They will serve as a useful tool to keep track of what you're studying and how long you practice - which will help Jason guide you on your progression. Practice Charts will be out of beta testing by the end of Labor Day Weekend. Thank you for your patience! 

Darol Anger and the Furies: Tour Dates

Fri, 08/17/2012 - 12:42pm
Written by Adam

Darol is playing a few shows with Emy Phelps, Rushad Eggleston, Maeve Gilchrist, and Sharon Gilchrist.

Aug 17: Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

Aug 18: Dance Palace, Pt. Reyes

Aug 19: Don Quixote's , Boulder Creek, CA

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IBMA Award Nominees 2012

Wed, 08/15/2012 - 5:18pm
Written by Adam

The International Association of Bluegrass has just released the nominations for the 2012 IBMA Awards. We are proud to announce that Missy and Bryan have been nominated for "Instrumental Performers of the Year" in their respective categories! Please join us in congratulating them for this great recognition. The IBMA Awards will take place in Nashville on September 27th at the historic Ryman Theater. We wish them the best of luck! For anyone planning to attend the festivities, be sure to check out the ArtistWorks booth at the World of Bluegrass! We'll be in booth #222! 
 

Indian Drummer interviews Luis Conte about Percussion Lessons

Tue, 08/14/2012 - 2:21pm
Written by Adam

Luis Conte, “one of the most sought after session musicians”, had a chance to speak with Indian Drummer magazine recently. They ask Luis about his musical background, playing percussion in large bands, as well as his online percussion lessons with ArtistWorks. Click on the image to read the full interview!

percussion lessons

New Jazz Guitar Performance

Tue, 08/07/2012 - 2:30pm
Written by Adam

We just put up a new jazz guitar performance video of Andreas playing
"Chez Fernand" with Martin Taylor at the ArtistWorks studio in Napa, CA. Find it in Performances & More. Enjoy!

J.D. Crowe talks banjo music - Pt. 1

Fri, 07/27/2012 - 6:01pm
Written by Adam

Tony caught up with J.D. Crowe at a recent festival where they discussed banjo music, bluegrass, and watching Earl Scruggs as a youth. We've just added part 1 to the Special Guests Area, click on the image below to have it open in a new window!

Missy's Interview with No Treble

Fri, 07/27/2012 - 10:48am
Written by Adam

New interview with Missy! She talks about her background with playing bass as well as her role in the new ArtistWorks Bass Campus, which includes bass schools from fellow bassists Nathan East and John Patitucci. Click on the image to read the full interview!

Interview with Missy Raines

Fri, 07/27/2012 - 10:40am
Written by Adam

Bass Magazine No Treble is featuring an interview with one of our bass instructors Missy Raines. She talks about her background with playing bass as well as her role in the new ArtistWorks Bass Campus, which includes bass lessons from fellow bassists Nathan East and John Patitucci.

Click on the image to read the full interview!

missy raines interview