"Good improvisation communicates harmonic progression melodically. Effective melodies manipulate harmonic content through the use of guide tones and preparatory gravity notes, masterfully woven in systematic tension, release, and transparent harmonic definition."
July 8, 2014 | Free Live Online Session with Mike Marshall on Wednesday
Mark your calendar for July 9, 8:30 PM EDST (5:30 PM PDST) for a rare live online workshop with top tier player/clinician Mike Marshall. The event is sponsored by ArtistsWorks Academy of Bluegrass and and will be moderated by JazzMando friend and mentor, Scott Tichenor of the Mandolin Cafe.
Mike has been working with hundreds of students successfully in this format for the last three years and this event is a perfect no-obligation way for you to sample the experience. From the Cafe news release, "The event will feature Mike talking about his history with the mandolin, playing some tunes and teaching techniques for everything from bluegrass to jazz and classical. Fellow ArtistWorks' instructor Andy Hall (Dobro), mandolin students and other special guests will be on hand to join in the fun."
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