Grammy-nominated bluegrass artist and internationally-renowned singer and guitarist, Michael Daves has been an instructor at ArtistWorks since 2016. Since joining the ArtistWorks roster as our instructor of bluegrass vocals, Michael has played an integral role in helping us achieve our mission—to “Teach the World Music”—and continues to bring his passion and musical mastery to his online instruction.

We’re excited and proud to announce that, on January 19, 2022, Michael completed his 2,000th Video Exchange. Congratulations Michael! What a fantastic milestone, and a true testament to your dedication to your students and commitment to sharing your knowledge and skills. Thank you for all that you do!

We’d also like to thank all of Michael’s wonderful bluegrass vocal pupils for consistently submitting videos and for being a part of this amazing online community of singers!

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“Video Exchange gives me the ability to highlight specific moments in a student’s performance of a song. I can hit the pause button and say ‘that right there is exactly what we’re looking for—great job!’ or ‘I think you can tweak this vowel to get a more relaxed and open sound—here’s an example,’” Michael explains. “That level of specificity is really hard to achieve in a live performance situation because the moment is gone so quickly.”

Judging by this wonderful Video Exchange milestone, Michael’s teaching techniques have clearly made an impact, as he’s had the opportunity to meet, mentor, and guide a vast array of bluegrass vocalists worldwide.

Check out this message from Michael about reaching this outstanding achievement:

When asked about the rewards of teaching through the ArtistWorks Video Exchange platform, Michael replied, “I’ve worked with so many students who start out thinking of themselves not as singers but who then discover that they’ve got something to offer. I love that because once they realize they have the ability it tends to open up doors in their lives—whether it’s participating in jams, starting to write their own music, or just having a new hobby that’s often therapeutic on some level. Any student that I see finding confidence about using their voice makes a lasting impression on me.”

Interested in learning more about our patented Video Exchange Learning® platform? Check out the video below:

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Have you always wanted to learn how to sing in the bluegrass style? Through our comprehensive bluegrass vocal lessons online and Video Exchange Learning platform here at ArtistWorks, you can learn directly from Michael Daves and get personal feedback on your singing.

Michaels’ course starts with the basics and teaches everything from beginner vocal techniques to gaining confidence while performing, classic bluegrass tunes, and beyond. So, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced singer, all levels are welcome and all students will grow and improve their skills as vocalists and musicians!

Try out some free music lessons here and see what makes ArtistWorks courses some of the best online music lessons around!

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