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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Do You Know Your Musical ABCs?
When I start teaching a new banjo, guitar or mandolin class, I first ask my students whether or not they know their alphabet. These students, many whom are adults, look at me with a bit of disdain, as though I … Continue reading
A Musician’s Need For Speed
When you are practicing or playing your instrument, are you patient enough to play slowly? In order to learn a piece of music correctly, you need to develop your timing and rhythm and many students are guilty of playing too … Continue reading
To Record or Not to Record
Musicians of all types can benefit from recording their music. The beginning banjo, guitar or mandolin student may cringe at the idea of listening to themselves on tape. It is sort of like listening to your own voice, which I … Continue reading
Motor City Bluegrass?
I remember that first festival as though it was yesterday. Of all places, it was held outside of the Motor City. That is right, just outside of Detroit, Michigan. The home of Motown and automobile production, was taking a back … Continue reading
Posted in Banjo, Guitar, History, Mandolin, News & Events
Tagged Bill Monroe, bluegrass festival, bluegrass music, Doug Dillard, John Hartford
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