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Thank you Casey. That makes sense. I started learning multiple versions of songs that I already know like Blackberry Blossom and I think I am beginning to understand what you mean. Each arrangement is a little different and gives me ideas I can use on other songs.

Hi again, Mark.

Peter and I spent the past weekend in the studio and recorded a bunch more backup tracks. I made sure we cut the three tunes you listed. Crying Waltz is almost ready for release, and then the next three tunes from Megan will be those you asked for…stay tuned!

Hi, Joe.

I’d say that what you’re after is something that will become innate/easier the more tunes you work through. The more you go through the process of learning a basic version of the tune and then adding in the triplets, ornamentations, double stops, variations, etc. that are included in the advanced lessons, the easier it will be to do…[Read more]

Hi, Brad.

Great to hear the site is helping your playing. Yes – I absolutely want to get Andre back in the studio. It’s been a crazy couple of years with everything going on, but my hope is that he is able to make it back to the studio in 2022. Fingers crossed, sir.

C

Hi, Samuel. Thanks for signing up! I couldn’t agree more about Megan. Her teaching chops are as good as her playing chops, and that’s no small feat. Welcome to the website, sir!

C

Hi, Mark, and thanks for chiming in! Yes – we’re unfortunately in a holding pattern on backup tracks from Megan’s most recent session due to Covid/travel issues among other things. The good news is we do already have backups recorded for several more of Megan’s lessons recorded during her initial session…you should actually see three more…[Read more]

I’m patiently waiting for Megans tunes. I want to learn Huckleberry Hornpipe from Byron Berline and fifty years Ago waltz and Old South Waltz. Can we speed up the production of the backups…please, I’ve been waiting since July and I’m getting Old…68′.

Thank You!

I’ve got Cincinnatti Rag, Gypsie Waltz and Cattle in the Cane, as well as…[Read more]

Wow, thank you for all this! This is wonderful.

Good advice for sure, thank you. I will definitely try to get my metronome out more and put it to good use. I’ve had issues trying to use it before – as in it just feels like I’ve been doing it just to do it, rather than actually benefiting from it. I will have to experiment with it a bit more and…[Read more]

Hi, Lightningie.

Good question. You’re thinking about the right things.

I would say that when it comes to specific techniques, you should consider using a metronome with whatever skill you are working on. Listen or watch what you are doing with a critical eye and ear as you work. If you find that you are making mistakes, even minor ones…[Read more]