1st Video Exchange: A Badge For Bravery

Tue, 03/07/2017 - 2:29pm
Written by ArtistWorks

The Video Exchange process is a marvelous thing. Each one captures a unique experience between student and teacher, and lives forever in the Video Exchange Archive.

1st video exchange badge

Over time this treasure trove of tips and techniques only becomes bigger and more helpful for future students. Imagine - every question you may ever have about your instrument already answered! 

We recognize that it takes courage and determination to brave the waters of recording and the rocky shores of uploading. As a small token, we're giving everyone who's ever submitted a video to their teacher here a badge for their bravery. May it bestow you peace in times of turmoil. 

Did you get the badge? It's not too late! 

Will Paul Gilbert Really Respond To Me?

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 3:02pm
Written by ArtistWorks

We get all kinds of questions about ArtistWorks. Recently we got an email from someone who thought our Video Exchange learning was too good to be true:

“...I’m just wondering if it's actually Paul Gilbert leading the way here? How could he possibly have the time to teach all of the me's out there?"

So how does he do it? 

ArtistWorks is designed for working musicians (and people like you) whose lives are in constant motion…

paul gilbert video exchange from a moving car

1000 Reasons to Learn Piano Online with Hugh Sung

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 3:52pm
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hugh sung records over 1000 video exchanges

“Thank you so much for joining this wonderful family, for being a part of this great community, and for being in love with music. It’s my privilege, honor, and joy to help you achieve your dreams to play the songs that you love.”  - Hugh Sung

Milestone Alert: Since we first launched the online Popular Piano School with Hugh Sung in December, 2014 he has recorded over 1000 video responses for his students at ArtistWorks - incredible! Watch a special message he recorded for his students below where he celebrates by playing a beautiful version of "Clair de Lune" on piano. Then check out a sample Video Exchange to see an example of what it's like getting feedback on your playing. 

 

hugh sung records over 1000 video exchanges

“Thank you so much for joining this wonderful family, for being a part of this great community, and for being in love with music. It’s my privilege, honor, and joy to help you achieve your dreams to play the songs that you love.”  - Hugh Sung

Milestone Alert: Since we first launched the online Popular Piano School with Hugh Sung in December, 2014 he has recorded over 1000 video responses for his students at ArtistWorks - incredible! Watch a special message he recorded for his students below where he celebrates by playing a beautiful version of "Clair de Lune" on piano. Then check out a sample Video Exchange to see an example of what it's like getting feedback on your playing. 

Learning a New Instrument Makes You Smarter

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:10am
Written by ArtistWorks

learning an instrument makes you smarter

Did you know playing an instrument can make you smarter? If so then you are a wise one and maybe even a musician yourself. Keep playing music, it’s working. 

In a recent article on CNN.com titled “Six tips that could make you smarter,” what do you think was top of the list? Indeed, studies have shown that learning a new instrument can improve your intellectual abilities. So if you’ve been playing the same one for a long time you might want to consider adding something new into the mix. Maybe it’s time to learn ukulele, we know a great couple of teachers.