ArtistWorks Blog

This morning, we published three brand new online bass lessons on Stu Hamm’s electric bass course at ArtistWorks.

The concept of "question and answer" or "call and response" musical phrasing in solo jazz guitar improvisation is a way to create a musical dialogue within a performance. The "question" is a phrase that opens an idea, while the "answer" resolves or responds to that idea. This conversational approach helps to establish structure, tension, and release, mimicking human speech patterns, which makes the music more engaging and relatable to the listener.

We are excited to announce our newest course coming in mid-November 2024, “Clawhammer Banjo with Allison de Groot.”

We are excited to announce the release of 10 brand-new fiddle lessons on Alex Hargreaves' online fiddle course at ArtistWorks! Designed for players of all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—these lessons are seamlessly integrated throughout the curriculum to ensure well-rounded growth for every student. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you'll find fresh, inspiring content that will help you improve your technique and musicality.

Yesterday, we published nine brand new online guitar lessons to Jared James Nichols’ blues rock guitar course at ArtistWorks.

Last week, we published two brand new online banjo lessons to Tony Trischka’s bluegrass banjo course at ArtistWorks.

Improvisation is at the heart of jazz piano, allowing pianists to express their individuality and creativity in real time. But for many jazz pianists, mastering improvisation can feel like a daunting task. With the right approach and practice, however, any pianist can unlock their improvisational potential. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, here are the top five essential improvisation techniques every jazz pianist should know.

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET, ArtistWorks will host a free virtual live-streamed event featuring fingerstyle jazz guitar master and our newest ArtistWorks instructor, Sean McGowan.