I'll never forget the first time I attended an old-time fiddle contest. It was the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddler's Convention (TVOTFC), a time-honored tradition in Athens, Alabama, since its founding in 1967. I'd first heard of fiddlers' conventions...
You've bitten the bullet. You've decided to learn that musical instrument you always wanted to play, whether it be the piano, guitar, violin, flute, or ukelele. The beginning of the process is usually positive, as you're brimming with dreams...
If you are planning to go into a studio with one or more songs to record, or if you desire to be a session player, you'll need to familiarize yourself with how the Nashville Numbering System works. Based on...
This webinar aired in December of 2020 as part of the Southeast Folk Alliance's webinar series SERFA Sessions. It looks at how an artist being interviewed live or for a publication can make the most of the experience. The...
If you are beginning your journey of learning an instrument, it can be tricky to choose the best instrument to learn. Additionally, buying a quality instrument that will work for you (or your child) is also challenging. So how...
On the second and last Sundays of the month, there is an Irish Music Session in Birmingham, Alabama that takes place in two different locations. It's a great way to expose yourself free of charge to popular Irish tunes...
Countless times in my career as a private music teacher I’ve gotten the question, “Is it too late for me to learn an instrument?” My reply has always been, “No, it's not.” Many fear that if they didn’t learn...
