Mike Block Interviews Edgar Meyer at RockyGrass 2016
Tue, 12/06/2016 - 5:58pm
We've just added Mike's interview with Edgar Meyer backstage at RockyGrass 2016. They sat down in the ArtistWorks mobile studio (aka the RV) to talk about ongoing projects and other musical topics relevant to both upright bass and cello players alike. They even got a surprise drop in from Sam Bush as he walked to the stage to headline the festival! Check it out in the +Music Area of the Learning Channel or just click here.
Bluegrass Cello: The Shuffle and the Push
Thu, 03/31/2016 - 10:18am
In this sample lesson from the Online Cello curriculum at ArtistWorks, Mike Block goes over an important bowing pattern for playing bluegrass cello: the Shuffle and the Push. You may recognize it since it is a common bowing pattern used in bluegrass music to create a certain kind of backbeat. This is a fundamental technique for bluegrass cello which will help you get into the groove of things.
Cello Updates from Mike Block
Thu, 02/11/2016 - 10:19am
Topics: cello, mike block
“If you or someone you know plays cello, please join us… whether you’re a beginner or a professional, I think there’s something you’ll find interesting. I look forward to seeing you online!” - Mike Block, cello teacher at ArtistWorks
Mike Block checks in from his home studio to let us in on what’s going on in his world. Getting right to the music, he starts off with a nice groove riff for a new song he's working on, it sounds great!
February Artist Feature
Fri, 02/05/2016 - 11:39am
Read on below to see what some of our teachers are up to in their ever-exciting careers. Also for a limited time, we're offering 4 months of learning for the price of 3! Simply use the code FOUR4THREE at checkout when you sign up for a 3 Month Membership before Tuesday, February 9 at midnight PST.
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