TFU 5.9 Video CD-ROM:
Essential Techniques, 2
In this second part of Essential Techniques, we'll be focusing on the fretting hand. There are many basic principles of economy of motion and conservation of energy that are quite often overlooked by students of all levels. By applying the lessons in this series, you will assure yourself a "level playing field" in your technique thus eliminating any weak areas.
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Free Pick! John Jorgenson's Playing with Fire
Very few six-stringers are equally adept at banjo rolls and tapping. That's Hellecaster John, for ya. He's played rock, straight country, bluegrass, fusion (all sorts). To give you an idea just how little mind John pays to boundaries, one example in this two-part lesson features him playing "Orange Blossom Breakdown" using tap technique. Here's a chance to learn some of John's best stuff. Part 1 and Part 2 are available now...
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Friend of the Fire Update: Stephen Bennett
Our TrueFire artist, educator and "Friend of the Fire" Stephen Bennett now has end stage renal disease. The fact that Stephen would eventually need a kidney transplant came as no surprise to his family, but for us at TrueFire we feel compelled to help. Here's what we (and you) can do to help!
Like 600,000 other Americans, Stephen has Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Even though PKD is one of the most common genetic diseases, it is likely that most of you have never heard of it before. Learn more...
Stephen and his family are actively seeking a transplant, which will give Stephen the opportunity for a long and productive life as husband, father, friend and musician. See his "Caring Bridge" website and Stephen's latest newsletter for the latest. I know they'd love to hear from you.
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Blue Hair, Big Water, Beaucoup Happenings
Lots cooking down here at TrueFire in the land of blue hair and big water. Here's some scoop ... 
Just back from the Premier Guitar Festival in Boston with 150 hours of sick, sick, sick footage from the likes of Robben Ford, Johnny A, Monte Montgomery, Muriel Anderson, Frank Vignola, Trey Alexander and dozens of others. We're also just a couple of weeks away from launching Larry Carlton's new course; 335 BLUES. Two good reasons to stay glued to your TrueFire TV screen for updates.
We've also got a lot of new site updates, gizmos and gadgets in the works. Check out the "Answers, questions and inside scoop" post in the TrueFire forum and let us know what you think.
Practice smart, play hard!
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This Week's Top TrueFire TV Video Picks!
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Take Ten for $7.95 ($29 value)
TAKE 10 is an eclectic assortment of interactive video instruction from top TrueFire educators; Frank Vignola, Muriel Anderson, Bruce Arnold, Jeff McErlain, Jeff Scheetz, David Hamburger, Mimi Fox and Brad Carlton.
These 10 sets of lessons cover everything from contemporary fingerstyle techniques to dirty rockin' blues. Whatever your style or level, there's enough jammed into this 10-Pack to majorly and positively influence your playing. So, crack one open and guzzle it down. And please drive safely.
Take 10 is presented on CD-ROM (Windows and Mac compatible), features 20 full-length video lessons, text overviews, practice rhythm tracks, standard notation and interactive Power Tab.
 TAKE 10 now for $7.95 ... |
All Star Guitar Night Madison - Oct 13th
 Audiences will be treated to an eclectic mix of styles ranging from acoustic fingerstyle to electric blues and rock. The Madison Media Institute is proud to announce that for the second year in a row with Muriel Anderson, Monte Montgomery, Willy Porter, Tony McManus, McKenzies Mill, and Thom Bresh will take the stage at the historic Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WI on October 13th.
Produced by TrueFire, the concert benefits the Music for Life Alliance, which puts instruments in the hands of disadvantaged children. See www.AllStarGuitarNight.com and www.AllStarGuitarNight.tv for details.
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