For the first time ever in the history of ArtistWorks, each of our 6 guitar teachers have collaborated via Video Exchange™ for a blues guitar jam. That's 6 different players in 3 different countries across 2 continents all jamming on the same blues backing track: Martin Taylor (fingerstyle guitar lessons), Andreas Oberg (jazz guitar lessons), Andy Hall (Dobro lessons), Jason Vieaux (classical guitar lessons), Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar lessons), and Paul Gilbert (rock guitar lessons).

The Philadelphia Orchestra has released their new lineup for the 2013-14 Season. This will be the second season for their music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and we're proud to announce that our own Jeffrey Khaner will be a featured Flute soloist. 2014 marks the 150th anniversary of composer Richard Strauss, which will be one of the themes of the new season.  Watch the below video for more of what the new season will bring! 

Here's a great tip from Christie Peery for anyone learning to play piano, or any other instrument for that matter: slow down.  We all know fast playing can be a challenge, but so can playing slow because it forces you to really be deliberate in your playing and hear each note.  When playing a piano scale slow, you'll hear which fingers are weaker so you can focus on them to make sure each has an equally rich tone and attack.  

As Christie says, "one of the best ways to learn to play fast is actually by playing slow, because that's what's going to develop your muscles." So it's important to take the time to practice slow on your instrument; over time your muscles will strengthen and your playing (and speed) will improve! 

Here's a great tip from Christie Peery for anyone learning to play piano, or any other instrument for that matter: slow down.  We all know fast playing can be a challenge, but so can playing slow because it forces you to really be deliberate in your playing and hear each note.  When playing a piano scale slow, you'll hear which fingers are weaker so you can focus on them to make sure each has an equally rich tone and attack.  

As Christie says, "one of the best ways to learn to play fast is actually by playing slow, because that's what's going to develop your muscles." So it's important to take the time to practice slow on your instrument; over time your muscles will strengthen and your playing (and speed) will improve!