In the ArtistWorks Music Roundtable podcast series, members of the ArtistWorks faculty are joined by notable musical guests to discuss topics on anything and everything music. Subjects ranging from touring and memorable moments on the road to recording, songwriting, musicianship, music theory, technique, and more will be addressed. Nothing is off-limits, and all musical themes are fair game!

We are excited to announce that at 4:00 pm PST on Friday, August 12, 2022, ArtistWorks will be hosting a free virtual live-streamed event featuring three members of our master artist faculty: bluegrass acoustic guitar icon Bryan Sutton, bluegrass mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull, and Nashville country guitar giant Guthrie Trapp.

Bluegrass tunes, in general, tend to be played at faster tempos, and feature upbeat rhythms, fast-paced chord changes, and intricate melodies comprised of eighth and sixteenth-note runs. Equally complex and detailed solo sections highlighting each ensemble member are also commonplace within the genre. Therefore, as a result, it is essential for bluegrass players of all levels to focus on maximizing their technical efficiency on their respective instruments and truly master critical foundational techniques from the beginning of their musical journey.

Next week, award-winning master guitarist, internationally-renowned shred guitar icon, co-founder of bands Racer X and Mr. Big, and ArtistWorks rock guitar instructor, Paul Gilbert, will be hosting his sixth ever Great Guitar Escape event, a 4-day immersive guitar experience at the Kellogg West Conference Center in Pomona, CA.