Musician Tips

Series produced by WAMU

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WAMU's Bluegrass Country presents a series of tips from some of the finest musicians in bluegrass music.

WAMU's Bluegrass Country presents a series of tips from some of the finest musicians in bluegrass music.

This series provides insightful tips (and humorous stories) for beginner and intermediate musicians from artists such as Bill Emerson, Béla Fleck, Mike Auldridge, Kathy Mattea, Ike Sheldon, Tony Trischka, and many more. Topics include songwriting, music theory, live performance, and technique.


54 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Tips about mandolin solos from Jesse Cobb.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :47
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Singing tips from Kathy Mattea

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:27
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Performing tips from Wayne Taylor.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :54
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Tips about playing back-up guitar from John Schwab.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:31
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Tips about professionalism from Ike Sheldon.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:15
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Tips about inspiration from fiddler Casey Driessen.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:18
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Singing tips from Larry Stephenson.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:09
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Tips about playing and singing from Paul Brown.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 02:17
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Tips about bow rosin from fiddler Lisa Ray.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :40
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Tips about learning an instrument from Barrett Smith.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:33
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Composition tips from Tony Trischka.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:49
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Tips about sound reinforcement from Andy Hall.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:09
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Fiddle player Alan Jabbour speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country about the importance of classic influences.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:24
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Phil Leadbetter speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country about style and originality.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :50
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Singing tips from Doyle Lawson.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:23
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Tips on repertoire from Bruce Molsky.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:05
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Tips on shipping instruments from Paul Beard.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 02:46
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A tip for Banjo players from Alan Munde.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:41
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Tips about life on the road from Missy Raines.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:25
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Tips about syncopation from Chris Eldridge.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:12