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R.L. Castleman Performs "Like Red On A Rose" at WorkshopLive

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:29:44 EST

Songwriter Robert Lee Castleman performs his song "Like Red On A Rose" in the studio at WorkshopLive. This song is one of many that Castleman wrote and that have been picked up by Country music stars Alison Krauss and Alan Jackson.

Can You Learn to Play Jazz Online?

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:16:05 EST

How can you learn Jazz online? What subjects of Jazz are covered? This article gives some details on the learning process.

WorkshopLive's New Site Is Up!

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:34:55 EST

"Tuned Up" 3.0, WorkshopLive's newly designed Web site, went live today. Our site underwent an extensive redesign, which should make navigation easier and improve your WorkshopLive experience overall. Here some of the improvements: * Launch any lesson from a single page * Watch a video preview of any lesson before playing the lesson * Add individual songs or lessons to your favorites instead of a whole course * Go to the last lesson you played when you logged in * Browse through our growing song catalog by skill and style * Change the video format for any lesson as each lesson loads We also offer the pay-as-you-go option: You no longer have to commit to a subscription in order to enjoy WorkshopLive's lessons (Although, we say it again, it is still the best deal.) You can now download individual songs, available on the song page. Choose songs by instrument, style, and skill level, and our search engine will populate the "songs" box with the matching songs. You can do the same for lesson packages (5 lessons minimum) and course packages. Create your own curriculum and learn as you go! Check it all out at www.WorkShopLive.com

Release the Caged Lion!

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:50:33 EST

From your bedroom to the stage: Many guitar players, while practicing their favorite song of their favorite artist at home, dream about playing in front of an audience. Dreaming is the first step to discovering the �caged lion� inside you. This article encourages you to let it loose!

Leo Marchildon Makes Learning Keyboard Fun

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:55:36 EST

From the right posture to putting emotions into your playing, piano teacher Leo Marchildon shows you how to �play right� in his entertaining style. His lessons are ideal for beginners and former piano players who want to start again. Learn all about how to sit on the piano bench, intervals, dynamics, scales and how to express yourself when you play. Subscribers log in, go to "My Lessons-My Teachers" and click on Leo's name. Leomarchildon If you're not a subscriber to WorkshopLive, try a few sample lessons or go to our sign-up page and choose from one of our subscriptions and get a free gift pack.

Learn to Play "Hey You" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart"

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:20:20 EST

WorkshopLive just added guitarist German Schauss to our faculty. German is an outstanding electric guitarist with quite a few accomplishments under his belt. He recorded the songs "Hey You" by Pink Floyd and "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes. In "Hey You," a three-part lesson, he demonstrates the chords, the strumming and picking patterns, and completes it with the solo part. The two-part lesson "Owner of a Lonely Heart" teaches you the rhythm guitar parts for guitar one and guitar two. To learn more about German, go to his teacher page.

WorkshopLive Affiliate Program Available to Everybody Now

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:09:58 EST

Are you interested in making money on the side? You can now join WorkshopLive's Affiliate Program and earn between $10-$30 for each person who signs up using your affiliate code. The process is simple: Apply for the program, get your affiliate code and tell friends and family to use it when they sign up with WorkshopLive. If you have a Web site, you can implement the code in a link or banner, or you can use it in an email. Spread the word and earn money. Good luck!

Learn to Play "Let It Snow" with Cathy Schane-Lydon

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:19:11 EST

Our very own Cathy Schane-Lydon will teach you in easy steps how to play �Let It Snow,� �We Wish You a Merry Christmas,� �Deck The Halls� and other holiday favorites on the piano. Cathy shows you how to play left-hand accompaniment and right-hand melody separately and together. Learn the basics of counterpoint and the history behind these songs, and you�ll be ready to fill the holidays with your sound of music. Just log in and go to "My Lessons-My Teachers" and click on Cathy's name. Check out our song library and watch a song lesson demo.

WorkshopLive Offers Holiday Gifts to New Subscribers

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:11:20 EST

New subscribers to WorkshopLive will receive special holiday gifts for signing up. Depending on the subscription type, new members will receive fretboard posters, chord charts, CDs, strings, guitar straps, tuners, amplifiers and more. To learn more about our promotion, go to our pricing page.

WorkshopLive Podcasts - Check It Out!

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:13:55 EST

We just added 10 episodes of radio and TV podcasts on our blog "The Practice Room"- you can find them on the left-hand side, second category from the top ("WorkshopLive TV and Radio Podcasts"). The nine radio podcasts feature music by our teachers and musicians from the Nashville area. Listen to acoustic guitar music, rock and jazz sessions and the sounds of bluegrass. Our TV podcast takes you right into our studios where we record and shoot all our lessons. Chief Video Officer Dan Hofmann takes you on a tour through WorkshopLive's facilities, making frequent stops where Jody Fisher talks about music, or where Monk tells you all about what you need to put in your gigbag. Tune in and be edutained!

Hot Off the Press: New Folk Songs for Guitar-

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:12:16 EST

WorkshopLive teacher Bess Rogers just finished a few more folk songs that are now ready for you to learn online. Get your guitar out and learn to play "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon," "Auld Lang Syne," "Take Me Out To the Ballgame," which are songs for beginners, and if you're an intermediate player, learn "When The Saints Go Marching In," "I've Been Working On the Railroad," and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." If you're already a WorkshopLive subscriber, just login and go to "My Lessons" - "My Songs." If you're new to WorkshopLive, test-drive us for a whole week for free, with unlimited access to all our lessons. Go to our Playfree page and start to play!

Song Review: Justin Timberlake's "Future Sex/Love Sounds"

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:07:54 EST

Reporting back for duty: I'm taking my regular stab at current hits on i-Tunes. As of this writing, it is Halloween day 2006, and Justin Timberlake's "Future Sex/Love Sounds" song that I'm about to review was released about a month and a half ago, so please forgive my being behind the times.

Learn Folk and Holiday Songs from WorkshopLive Teachers

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:12:47 EST

We have added over 30 songs in the past few weeks, ranging from folk tunes such as "Scarborough Fair" to rock classics ("Stairway to Heaven") to jazz standards ("Summertime"). Learn from Susan Mazer, Jeff Bihlman, Bess Rogers, Tobias Hurwitz, Ian Campbell and others.

Win a free Planet Waves guitar strap if you can figure what's wrong in this video.

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:05:14 EST

Win a free guitar strap if you can find two inconsistencies in this humorous video about C Chords.

100s of 1000s of guitar videos watched on Video Google!

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:03:47 EST

Watch and download some of WorkshopLive's most popular teacher videos on Video Google.

Have you seen WorkshopLive's featured videos on YouTube?

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:02:19 EST

WorkshopLive has been featured on YouTube's home page! Check out our most popular videos of teachers jamming in the studio.

Step inside The Practice Room!

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:58:40 EST

WorkshopLive's high traffic blog is the place to find wacked out instruments, luthiers, music education resources and a daily commentary on our music maker community.

Need a quick answer? Check our forums.

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:13:48 EST

These hosted forums will help any player get advice from any of WorkshopLive's music support staff, content team and the teachers themselves. Hundreds of topics to read through for free advice to playing better.

Free tips in our latest newsletter!

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:22:58 EST

Get free tips on how to play better! Check out the "how-tos" and other helpful advice. Watch featured video and catch the latest giveaways.

Take a free sample lesson from WorkshopLive!

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:14:15 EST

Watch a video of a sample lesson or even try a full lesson with personalization and customizable control over the video, music and all the features.

Meet the best teachers we have found!

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:14:28 EST

We've gathered more than 40 teachers from multiple countries to record the best rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, classical and beginner lessons. Find the right teacher for you to take your playing to the next level.