WORLD'S FIRST ONLINE DOBRO SCHOOL OPENS AT NAMM 2012

ArtistWorks announced today the launch of the world's first online dobro school at the 2012 NAMM show, partnering with multi-award winning dobroist Andy Hall (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris). 

Starting today, resonator guitarists of all levels can learn dobro online by way of "Video Exchange" from the comfort of their living rooms.  The School of Dobro with Andy Hall will be part of the ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass, which has quickly become the world's leading site and a magnet for those wanting to learn bluegrass banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass online.  The new website will be ArtistWorks' thirteenth online music school, all of which use the innovative Video Exchange™ learning method recently featured in the LA Times. 

Andy Hall will join the Academy of Bluegrass' existing online faculty which includes Tony Trischka (banjo), Mike Marshall (mandolin), Darol Anger (fiddle), Bryan Sutton (guitar) and Missy Raines (bass), all offering personalized instruction online using Video Exchanges™.  The School of Dobro with Andy Hall contains high quality, beginner, intermediate and advanced dobro lessons, featuring high quality multi-angles and slow motion, as well as a number of social features and exclusive performances and interviews.

Bluegrass Academy Brings Mandolin School On Line!

WORLD’S FIRST ONLINE MANDOLIN 

SCHOOL COMING SOON

Mandolin players around the world will soon be able to learn mandolin online directly from one of the leading names of the instrument.  The School of Mandolin with Mike Marshall is part of the new ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass  (see Related Story) that will also see Tony Trischka (banjo), Bryan Sutton (guitar), Darol Anger (fiddle) and Missy Raines (bass) offering personalised instruction online using innovative Video Exchanges™.

The School of Mandolin with Mike Marshall will contain high quality beginner, intermediate and advanced mandolin video lessons as well as a number of social features.  Every student at the mandolin school has the opportunity to send a recorded video of themselves practicing and receive a personal video response with individualized instruction from Mike Marshall.

Commenting on the forthcoming launch of the School of Mandolin, Mike Marshall said:

"Artistworks has created an amazing new way for me to connect with mandolinists from anywhere in the world 24-7.  I very much look forward to being on the cutting edge of technology and creativity with regards to connecting our community of mandolin players around the world.  We will all be sharing our thoughts about how to improve your mandolin skills.  I look forward to meeting you all at the 'Mandolin School' this summer!"

The School of Mandolin with Mike Marshall and the ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass are expected to launch early June 2011, with an Exclusive Sneak Peak Video available for download at www.academyofbluegrass.com.

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