Finally! Banjo players rejoice... a book on the stylings of Seldom Scene banjo player Ben Eldridge is in the works. Though now retired from the band, Ben was with the Scene from their first jams in his basement in 1971, through
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Henhouse Prowlers fundraising for Bluegrass Ambassadors in Illinois schools
Education at every level, all over the world, has been retooled on the fly this year, since municipal and state shutdowns have closed schools of every type. Teachers, students, and parents alike find things they like and dislike about online
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Chris Thile announces a series of three Master Classes
Eight string maestro Chris Thile has announced a series of Master Classes over the next three weeks, offered in association with Mandolin Box Office. Billed as Music Is Life Is Music with Chris Thile, these three sessions are designed not only
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Pinecone keeps Bluegrass in the Schools going virtually this month
Usually in October, PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, and the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County use the renewed interest in bluegrass that emerges following the annual hosting of World of Bluegrass and Wide Open Bluegrass
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Fun Solos To Play – new banjo book by Lluis Gomez
Mel Bay has announced the release of Banjo Picking Tunes - Fun Solos To Play, by Lluis Gomez. The book, which includes audio of the solos being played, contains 47 pieces in a variety of styles. It is best to think
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Jerry Douglas launches online reso-guitar lessons
Reso-guitar maestro Jerry Douglas has announced his association with Modern Music Masters to offer online lessons for students of the instrument. Jerry has been heralded as a slide hero since he first arrived on the scene as a young man playing with
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Once Upon A String – new fiddle method for young learners
Canadian fiddle instructor Shamma Sabir has released a second book of fiddle instruction for young learners in her series, Once Upon A String. Once Upon A String Fiddle Method: Volume 1, published by Hal Leonard, is meant to make learning fun
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IBMA Foundation academic panels and college bands at WOB
The IBMA Foundation, the charitable and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has been actively involved all week in the 2020 all virtual World of Bluegrass conference. Their activities will continue through the weekend, with what will be
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Monroe Style Mandolin Improvising course with Chris Henry
Chris Henry, noted Bill Monroe mandolin stylist, has announced a new way to learn how to play like Big Mon. He has launched a Monroe Style Improvising course for players who are already familiar with the basics of this building
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Walnut Valley Festival to host 2020 Hands On Workshops
We have reported earlier about aspects of the venerable Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS which are going forward despite the in-person music festival being cancelled for 2020. They already posted winners in their annual New Song Contest, and will