The topic of the final project was about the evolution of mandolin making and how more mandolin players especially professional…
Thinking Outside the Blue
It’s a fact: Most guitarists play more than one type of music. The guitar is featured in so many types…
Recording the BLUES
How “authentic” (original, not fake) is a band’s CD compared to their live show? This song was recorded…
Out with the old and in with the new?
For some the case for traditionally built instruments is stronger than ever, while to others the modern camp is…
Bluegrass As Second Language (BSL)
I am learning Bluegrass music as my second traditional music. I have found a lot of simiraties between Persian traditional…
Assistance for Outsiders
The term “Outsider” has a negative connotation to many. In the Irish session scene, unfortunately many outsiders have negative experiences.…
We Don’t Say the F Word: An Exploration of Feminism in Country and Bluegrass Music
By Ashley Griggs Today I am going to discuss the F word. These days it is everywhere in country and…
What consumers look for in a set of strings
The playability, durability and tone of the strings that make the difference in the set of string musicians’ use. The…
Bluesteel: The use of the Steel Guitar in Bluegrass
By Henry Johns My project is on the use of Steel Guitar in Bluegrass music, both in live and recording…
Survey of Contemporary Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country 