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How You Can Use Melody to Improve Your Solos
Many folks look at the melody of the song as an obligatory starting point before they can move onto what they really want to do—soloing and improvising. But melody is...
How You Can Use Melody to Improve Your Solos
Many folks look at the melody of the song as an obligatory starting point before they can move onto what they really want to do—soloing and improvising. But melody is...
The History of the Tune "Corrina, Corrina"
Corrina, Corrina is a 12-bar blues that dates back to the 1920s and earlier. It was first recorded by Black blues musician Bo Carter in 1928. He copyrighted the song...
The History of the Tune "Corrina, Corrina"
Corrina, Corrina is a 12-bar blues that dates back to the 1920s and earlier. It was first recorded by Black blues musician Bo Carter in 1928. He copyrighted the song...
What is Active Listening?
What is active listening? It’s the practice of engaging with the music that you’re listening to on a level deeper than simply enjoying the notes as they pass by. When...
What is Active Listening?
What is active listening? It’s the practice of engaging with the music that you’re listening to on a level deeper than simply enjoying the notes as they pass by. When...
The History Behind the Song "Lily Dale"
Lily Dale (or Lilly Dale) is a Western Swing favorite with a beautiful melody and sorrowful lyrics. As a Western Swing song, it was first recorded and released by Billy...
The History Behind the Song "Lily Dale"
Lily Dale (or Lilly Dale) is a Western Swing favorite with a beautiful melody and sorrowful lyrics. As a Western Swing song, it was first recorded and released by Billy...
Why Is Mastery So Effective? A Teacher's Thoughts
As a long-time private lessons teacher and one of Fiddle School’s Mastery teachers (along with Katie), I’m consistently struck by how unique the Mastery program is. During the year, I’ve...
Why Is Mastery So Effective? A Teacher's Thoughts
As a long-time private lessons teacher and one of Fiddle School’s Mastery teachers (along with Katie), I’m consistently struck by how unique the Mastery program is. During the year, I’ve...
How to Overcome Your Jam Anxiety: Part 2
What’s your biggest fear about jamming? Recently we asked you on social media to share what makes you feel nervous about jamming. You gave us lots of wonderfully candid responses,...
How to Overcome Your Jam Anxiety: Part 2
What’s your biggest fear about jamming? Recently we asked you on social media to share what makes you feel nervous about jamming. You gave us lots of wonderfully candid responses,...