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 musicality from Stephen Wade.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :57
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Tips about technique from Steve Gulley.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :33
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Tips about hearing on stage from Randy Kohrs.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :38
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Tips about when to start playing from Janet Beazley.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :42
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Tips about pickin’ from Carl Jackson.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :38
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Carl Fleischhauer gives tips on music photography.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: 01:25
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Chris Pandolfi talks about playing with an ensemble.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :56
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Mike Auldridge gives tips about sound reinforcement.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :36
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Travis Book talks about bass solos.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :56
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Sonya Isaacs speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country and offers advice regarding stage presence.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :41
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Jaime Dailey speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country and offers singing tips.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :56
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Joe Carr speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country and offers advice about emceeing.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :56
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Bill Emerson speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country and offers a tip regarding stage presence.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :55
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Chris Stuart speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country on the subject of songwriting.

  • Added: May 11, 2009
  • Length: :55