Bluegrass Vocals
with Michael Daves
Michael Daves has crafted the definitive bluegrass singing lesson series with hundreds of online videos. Students access in-depth vocal instruction which includes harmonizing, vocal solos and singing tips. Learn how to sing from an amazing bluegrass musician.
How to sing harmony Bluegrass jamming tips
Ear Training exercises Classic bluegrass repertoire
What You'll Learn
What ultimately sets these bluegrass vocal lessons apart from other offerings is the ability to submit a video for review using the ArtistWorks Video Exchange Learning® platform. Michael reviews each submission and records a video response, offering specific guidance to take your singing to the next level. All students can access the Video Exchange library and watch each other’s interactions with Michael. This library is constantly expanding and may contain the key to unlock your potential.
Top Quality Voice Lessons
- 100s of voice lessons at your own pace
- All levels and styles of playing welcome
- Slow Motion & Looping on videos
About Michael Daves
Michael Daves is a great talent with a very classic approach to bluegrass vocals. He's collaborated with legendary artists who include Chris Thile, Steve Martin, Rosanne Cash, Tony Trischka and a whole lot more. His first album with Chris Thile (“Sleep With One Eye Open”) was recorded live to tape over the course of four days at Jack White’s famous Third Man Records in Nashville and was later nominated for a Grammy. The New York Times calls him “The leading light for the NY bluegrass scene.” Michael is also a talented guitar player and sought after teacher teaching people of all vocal ranges and abilities how to sing bluegrass. He has been teaching with ArtistWorks since 2016.
Bluegrass Singing Lessons
– Beginner
- Welcome to the School
- Introduction to Beginner Bluegrass Vocals
- Technique Corner: Breathing, Warm Ups & Basic Vocal Health
- Ear Training 1: Introduction to Scale Numbering & Major Scale
- Ear Training 2: Basic Melodies in Scale Numbering
- “Bury Me Beneath the Willow”
- Ear Training 3: Resonance, Hand Signals & Pitch Apps
- “East Virginia Blues” (Greenback Dollar)
- Introduction to Instrumental Accompanying of Singing
- “John Hardy”
- Ear Training 4: Introduction to Visualization
- “Roll on Buddy”
- Ear Training 5: Introduction to Intervals & Inversions
- “I Am a Pilgrim”
- “New River Train”
- Technique Corner: Managing Your Break
- “Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow”
- “Can't You Hear Me Calling”
- Introduction to the Blues 1: The Blues Form, Call & Response
- “Rocky Road Blues”
- Introduction to the Blues 2: Blue Notes, Emotion & Experience
- “Sitting On Top of the World”
- “Six White Horses”
- Technique Corner: Breath Control and Syllable Work
- Ear Training 6: Intervals Within Scales
- “Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms”
- “Hold Watcha Got”
- Minor Scales 1: Natural Minor Scale Numbering & Ear Training
- “Shady Grove”
- Minor Scales 2: Variations
- “Little Sadie”
- “You Don't Know My Mind”
- Jamming Skills 1: Introduction to Bluegrass Jamming
- Jamming Skills 2: Introduction to Jam Leadership
- Jamming Skills 3: Introducing a Song at a Jam
- Jamming Skills 4: Kickoffs & Count offs
- Jamming Skills 5: Attitude & Etiquette
- Submit a Placement Video
- Additional Submitted Songs and Miscellaneous Topics
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
Select A Plan
What's In This Plan
- Unlimited Access to Lessons
- Unlimited Access to Video Exchange Library
- 1 Video Submission to Teacher
- Music Theory Workshop
- Acoustic Guitar 101