Casey Willis

Not yet, Sal! Consider it added to the list of potentials. Thanks!!

Thanks, Madsabout, for the suggestion.

Ulla, I don’t use the Baggs when recording lessons. I’ve yet to find a peizo which can compete with a microphone. I mix a SM-81 condenser mic with a smaller condenser mic I have suspended over my f-hole for video recordings. Sounds like a different brand of USB mic might be your best option. Best of luck!!

Hi, Ulla. I can recommend the L.R. Baggs pickup. I believe they make a viola version. You will need a good luthier to fit the bridge if you go this route…my 2 cents!

Best of luck!

Hi, Ulla. I can recommend the L.R. Baggs pickup. I believe they make a viola version. You will need a good luthier to fit the bridge if you go this route…my 2 cents!

Best of luck!

You bet, Edward. Kevin anticipated folks wanting an in-depth breakdown of the different types of rolls in Irish music. We’ve created a separate lesson that discusses each type of roll he plays along with some other Trad Irish gracenotes. Kevin takes the time to write out as well as demonstrate each technique. I hope that gets you pointed in…[Read more]

Hi, Ency. I like the request. However, that would require re exporting, re-rendering, reconverting, and re-uploading all lesson content. Since each video would require a significant number of man hours to address, I won’t be able to address at this time. I hope you understand. Thanks!!

Hi, Kristopher. Thanks! Can’t believe that’s been out there! Good find, sir. I fixed it.

Good tip, Amy.

Hi there, sir. I like that idea. I’ll need to do some studio prep prior to Patti K showing up for her session…I might just take you up on your suggestion to record a short tutorial on double stops. And I wholeheartedly agree with Roland – Mando is a great way to learn shapes and build your muscle memory if you’re just getting into double…[Read more]

Sounds good, Shannon. I’ll email you MusicXML files in the next few days.

Hey again, Rosie. That is, indeed, a song I used to love to play. I’d forgotten how it went! If Patti doesn’t choose this tune in March when we record, I’ll teach it myself. It’s a great tune, just waiting for a bunch of double stops, right??

Thanks for the suggestions.

Keep them coming, folks!

Hi, Rosie. Thanks for the suggestions…I’ll get them to Patti before we make final selections.

Can you post a link to Black Velvet Waltz? I’m wondering if it might be the same as “Velvet Waltz”, which I use to play years ago.

Hi, Ulla. I think you should be fine for your purposes – unless you plan to monetize your recordings, my understanding is that you can record any song you wish for personal purposes.

It just becomes an issue when you would like to sell a copy of your performance. Hope that helps!

Hi, Ulla. It looks like that format is an option for Finale, the program I use to create sheet music. At this point, I’m not in a position to export all sheet music and embed them in each lesson…however, I’ll be happy to email files to any member who wishes for select sheet music files. Post your requests here, or just email the contact email…[Read more]

Thanks, Ulla. I’ve passed your request along to Hanneke. We’ll see what she chooses to record in this session. Looking forward to some more traditional Scottish tunes this time!!

Thanks, Sal, Roland and Sherlock.

Really, we could record at least 365 lessons easily, right? It’s just a matter of how much time do we get with this talented teacher…

Keep the suggestions coming, folks. We’re still fleshing out the list.

I’ll throw it on the list of tunes to consider the next time Kevin is in-studio for us…hopefully later this year. Thanks for the suggestion!

Hi, Shannon. I’m glad you’ve already learned some great tunes…keep it up! Limerock is a heck of a tough tune, but if you stick with it, you’ll get a good version by watching the lessons.

#1 Please see my other post regarding the possibility of ABC sheet music.

#2 In regards to your second question, I understand the desire for bumper-less…[Read more]

Hi, Shannon. I’m glad you’ve already learned some great tunes…keep it up! Limerock is a heck of a tough tune, but if you stick with it, you’ll get a good version by watching the lessons.

#1 Please see my other post regarding the possibility of ABC sheet music.

#2 In regards to your second question, I understand the desire for bumper-less…[Read more]

Would it help if I posted the Finale .mus file? I bet you could convert it to ABC…I don’t have any experience in doing so. Just let me know.