Rare Performances from the ArtistWorks Vault

Fri, 01/22/2016 - 10:49am
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: bass, bryan sutton, cello, flute, guitar, hugh sung, jeffrey khaner, Martin Taylor, mike block, nathan east, paul gilbert, Piano

At ArtistWorks, we believe in full circle learning, and content like this is just a sample of the connected community we strive to build with our students. Typically only available to paying members, here's a taste of what ArtistWorks offers beyond the lessons.

Nathan East & Paul Gilbert - Blues Jam in A

Cello Lessons with Mike Block - NOW OPEN

Tue, 08/11/2015 - 2:13pm
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: cello, mike block

cello lessons with mike block are now available

At last, the wait is finally over: ArtistWorks now offers online cello lessons to cello students around the world. Online Multi-Style Cello with Mike Block is Now Open! 

"Here at ArtistWorks I’m really excited to offer a full multi-style curriculum that anyone can benefit from. With the Video Exchanges I’m going to be able to keep up my relationships with my students, no matter where I am in the world. It’s a really exciting time to be a cellist." - Mike Block

Interview with Cello Instructor Mike Block

Wed, 07/22/2015 - 3:58pm
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: cello, mike block

getting to know Mike Block - Master of Cello

How long have you been playing the cello?

I started the cello when I was 9. I had played Suzuki Violin since I was 4 (along with my siblings), but when the string program started at 4th grade in my Elementary school, I decided I wanted to switch to the cello. One of my main motivations for switching to cello was so I could sit down when I practiced, which is a bit ironic in retrospect, since I always stand now.  My first teacher was Peter Sukonik, a Russian immigrant who was Associate Principal in the Kansas City Symphony.

getting to know Mike Block - Master of Cello

How long have you been playing the cello?

I started the cello when I was 9. I had played Suzuki Violin since I was 4 (along with my siblings), but when the string program started at 4th grade in my Elementary school, I decided I wanted to switch to the cello. One of my main motivations for switching to cello was so I could sit down when I practiced, which is a bit ironic in retrospect, since I always stand now.  My first teacher was Peter Sukonik, a Russian immigrant who was Associate Principal in the Kansas City Symphony.

Cello Lessons Coming Soon to ArtistWorks

Fri, 06/19/2015 - 1:21pm
Written by ArtistWorks
Topics: cello, mike block

 SAVE 20% ON ANY CELLO MEMBERSHIP!

cello lessons with mike block coming soon

For a long time now, we have been receiving requests to offer online cello lessons. Good News: our latest Video Exchange® learning site is now accepting pre-orders before we launch live: Multi-Style Cello with Mike Block! The cello curriculum is designed for all levels of players and will focus primarily on the three styles Mike is most known for: Classical, Jazz, and Bluegrass. 

Here’s the best part: anyone who signs up before we launch in July will save 20% on any length of membership plan. No code is needed, just sign up now and we'll send you an email once the site goes live in July. Click here to get started! 

We had a blast recording with Mike Block and there are hundreds of cello lessons soon to be available. In the meantime, check out some unofficial footage we took of Mike Block jamming with Rushad Eggleston and Jeremy Kittel while they were here recording some lessons about playing in a group.

 SAVE 20% ON ANY CELLO MEMBERSHIP!