ArtistWorks Blog

On April 7, 2025, bluegrass fans were treated to an unexpected gem when Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton released their surprise live album, Live at the Legion. Recorded over two intimate nights at the American Legion Post 82 in Nashville, Tennessee, the album captures two of the most virtuosic guitarists in acoustic music locking into a deep, spontaneous musical conversation. Known for its no-frills honky-tonk vibe and die-hard traditionalist crowd, the Legion provided the perfect setting for this rootsy collaboration. The album feels less like a performance and more like an after-hours jam between old friends—which, in many ways, it is.

When it comes to blues guitar techniques, few elements carry as much expressive power as the combination of string bends and vibrato. These techniques can transform even the simplest phrases into deeply emotive passages, making your playing stand out with soulful intensity. If you're looking to refine your blues guitar skills, mastering bends and vibrato is essential.

Great news for flamenco guitar enthusiasts! Noa Drezner's ArtistWorks course just got even better with the addition of seven brand-new lessons, expanding the depth and variety of flamenco techniques available to students. Whether you're looking to refine your speed, accompany a singer or dancer, or improve your ensemble playing, these new lessons provide valuable insights straight from a master of the craft.

Great news for guitarists! Dave Isaacs’ Session Player Toolkit at ArtistWorks has just expanded with a brand-new series of acoustic guitar lessons—the first acoustic-focused addition to Dave’s formerly all-electric course. This exciting update introduces 14 new lessons designed to help players develop essential acoustic techniques, enhance their rhythm playing, and integrate acoustic guitar seamlessly into different musical settings.

Great news for fingerstyle jazz guitarists! ArtistWorks has just added seven brand-new lessons to Sean McGowan’s acclaimed Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar course, offering fresh material for students eager to refine their technique, expand their harmonic vocabulary, and groove through some soulful blues études.

We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that our newest course, “Blues Guitar with Seth Rosenbloom,” is officially here! As of 9 am PT, the course is officially live and open to all students.

When it comes to refining your fingerstyle jazz guitar technique, developing control over dynamics and tone is essential. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by incorporating accenting exercises into your scale practice. By focusing on how you articulate individual notes, you can enhance your expressiveness and create a more polished, consistent sound. In this blog, we’ll explore key accenting techniques and how they can elevate your fingerstyle jazz guitar playing.

Flamenco guitar is a rich and expressive art form, deeply rooted in Spanish culture. Central to mastering this style are the foundational chord positions known as "Por Arriba" and "Por Medio." Understanding these positions is essential for any aspiring flamenco guitarist.