Homespun

LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES 50-PG. MUSIC BOOK This series teaches piano technique and pieces by Haydn, Bach, Beethoven and other masters. Dan covers the notes, phrasings, rhythmic accents, theory and nuances t...

These carefully graded starter lessons are based on David Hamburger's best-selling books, issued by the publishers of Acoustic Guitar magazine (HL#00695648, 00695649, 00695666, and 00695667). Total be...

One of the most popular harmonica players of our time teaches all the basics in this friendly, jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes, then add vibrato, note-bending, wa...

Bob explores clawhammer intricacies for players ready to move beyond the basics. Covers: drop-thumb, double C-tuning, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, variations, endings and more. Includes advice on ch...

Steve Martin is a comedian, novelist, screenwriter, actor and many other things, but his first love is the banjo. His recent hit CD, The Crow, features 15 original tunes in both clawhammer and Scruggs...

Here's the perfect way to get a solid start playing the mandolin! A beginner will learn chords, notes, scales, rhythm strums and accompaniment for songs such as: Amazing Grace - Will the Circle Be Unb...

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Award-winning bassist Rob Wasserman teaches several acoustic bass styles, including his own speciality, 'Dawg' music, the blend of bluegrass, swing, latin and jazz he developed with David Grisman. Rob...

Improving mandolin technique does not have to employ mind-numbing drills and exercises. Using our trademark Licks-ercises concept, Dix Bruce teaches licks, kick-offs, endings and solos that will hone...

Singing and playing music at gatherings - whether around a campfire with friends, at parties or community sing-alongs - is always magical and uplifting. Music is the universal language that brings peo...

Beginners and intermediate players learn seven gospel favorites in bluegrass/country-style. Steve covers basic chords, bass walks, hammer-ons, pull-offs, runs and more techniques to add style to any s...

Calling all aspiring blues guitar pickers! Popular YouTube guitar instructor Rainer Brunn has designed a special introductory course just for you! With this exclusive book and video teaching pack, Rai...

These lessons for both novices and advanced pickers in flatpick style will help guitarists play the notes and make music out of them as well. Seven celebrated bluegrass artists tackle everything from...

A challenging and rewarding learning experience for all proficient Jazz pianists who want to broaden their vocabulary and improvise more creatively, based around six stunning standards. Andy LaVerne i...

Guitar ace Toby Walker systematically teaches three exciting, performance-worthy guitar solos. Intermediate players will learn a great version of the basic tune; more advanced guitarists will be shown...

Ernie Hawkins uses the amazing C-A-G-E-D System when playing his specialty - blues and ragtime tunes in alternate-thumb fingerpicking style. On his third lesson, Ernie explores blues melodies as they...

Individuals, friends, choirs, church, camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye, a charter member of the great a cappella group Sw...

Brad continues his exploration of traditional downbow fiddling, teaching: Citico - Breaking Up Christmas - Johnny Don't Get Drunk - Rocky Road to Dublin - Little Maggie - Boll Weevil - Wagner - Chicke...

This top Nashville guitarist breaks down his method for improvising across the entire guitar fingerboard, teaching how to create guitar solos through finding chord centers in every position. Pat inclu...

An adventure in acoustic world music! Beppe Gambetta's reinterpretations of American and European musical traditions offer flatpickers a passport to inspiration. He teaches unique renditions of Americ...

Guitarist, songwriter and journalist Jeff Rodgers knows the Grateful Dead canon intimately. As a follow-up to his previous hit DVD, Jeff has created solo acoustic guitar versions of songs that capture...

Russ shows guitarists at all levels how to achieve good tone, keep solid time, compose solos, improvise and play with more assurance, better control and stronger technique. Tunes include For J. L. , O...

Move beyond the basics into the finer points of flatpick guitar style with this focus on speed-building and the essential elements of style. Steve covers rhythmic crosspicking techniques, left- and ri...

Here are the colorful riffs, rich melodies and rhythmic bass lines that give the New Orleans style its distinctive sound. David Cohen combines blues, gospel, country and boogie-woogie to create great...

Here's a DVD for anyone who loves the uke! It's instructional, entertaining and educational all at once. Jim Beloff teaches the basics, showing the strums and bringing the starting player quickly from...