We want your participation! Scotty, Gunnar, and I are planning a “lightning round” Q&A for our podcast.
Please post any and all questions (music related or otherwise) below– the more input, the better (don’t hesitate to leave several if you want to).
INPUT NEEDED: Listener Q&A
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What’s the best way to learn multiple instruments and/or styles. I’ve played banjo since 2003 and guitar since 2011 and want to get better at both. I also like rock on the electric guitar which is a bit different than bluegrass. To top it off, I started piano this last year and enjoy that too and most recently started trying to work on vocals (which is the hardest one IMO). Should I try to concentrate on one for a week and switch or just try to play a little bit on each one in a rotation?
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Q: Do I have to learn Scruggs style before learning melodic?
Q: I know it’s good to play with other people, but what if you are the only banjo fan in town? Is playing along with a record almost as good?
Q: How the heck can I figure out quickly what key the song is in?
Q: Haven’t women suffered enough? Is it time to finally bring an end to women’s sufferage?
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Michael, you’re better than most people twice your age. Explain your practice routine. Frequency, duration, what do you practice, etc.
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What would work better for a cutlass 1095 or 80crv2?
You did say otherwise right?
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Also where can I find your podcasts?
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How about, what first got you into playing bluegrass? What is it about bluegrass music that you think appeals to so many people? Who are your top 3 musical heroes?
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I second Libbys question on musical heroes
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What advice can you offer an elderly beginner who is slow to learn, doesn’t understand any music theory. Doesn’t have anyone to explain things.
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Thanks
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Michael, I’m curious on your answer to @scott_wilson’s question!
Plus, what advice would you have to quickly transition from reading a music in a tab into playing by ear. More specifically, how did you manage to do it with Ben’s “God bless America” tab in short time?
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Q: Is Bluegrass Music straying to far from it’s roots with some of the new “Progressive” Bluegrass, or is there room at the table for both?
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