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 care from Bobby Clark

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :30
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Tips on making it from Randy Graham.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:15
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Bob Carlin speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country about the importance of borrowing from influences.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :49
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Traveling tips from Marcy Marxer.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :25
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Health tips from Sandy Lee Cherryholmes.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:44
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Tips on “going pro” from bassist Andy Moritz.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:13
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Tips on show preparation from Jeremy Garrett

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :45
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Rebekah Weiler speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country about banjo shortcuts.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :45
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Tuning tips from from Mark Delaney.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :57
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Bradley Walker speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country about song selection.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: :49
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Travel tips from from Cia Cherryholmes.

  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 01:05
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Singing tips from Dale Ann Bradley.

  • Added: May 14, 2009
  • Length: 01:06
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Beth Stevens speaks with WAMU's Bluegrass Country about the importance of education.

  • Added: May 14, 2009
  • Length: 01:20
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Tips on singing with emotion from Jeanette Williams.

  • Added: May 14, 2009
  • Length: :33