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.

ABOUT MIKE MARSHALL

Lonesome River Band Auditions for Mando Man!

Lonesome River Band on Star Search for Mando Man

Due to the band's very busy schedule of activities, recordings, and tour dates for 2011  leading up to their 30th year Anniversary in 2012..  Andy Ball as decided to leave the band effective January 8, 2011. 

Andy attends school in Windsor, Canada and works in Detroit, Michigan, so it has been a difficult task to balance all of this with his LRB demands for 2011 and beyond.

Band leader, Sammy Shelor is accepting demos for a mandolin player and tenor vocalist and someone well versed in LRB's music. Interested musicians are asked to contact Shelor through the band's website.   Please visit www.lonesomeriverband.com for more information. 

The Lonesome River Band is celebrating a current chart album, “STILL LEARNING” on Rural Rhythm Records.  The album’s first single release, “Record Time Machine” and “Jack Up The Jail” have also climbed a variety of radio charts this year.