RSS Feed for the instruments and products sold by Fingerstyle Productions Copyright 2008 Fingerstyle Productions - All Rights Reserved http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html en 14299 http://www.fingerstyle.com.au http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/images/fingerstylelogo.jpg http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html Attendance was approx 8000 people over the weekend of 31 May and 1st June. Great atmosphere, some terrific craftsmanship on display and regular concerts held upstairs in the Brisbane Town Hall. Put it in your diary - well worth a visit! Newsdesk Thu, 30 Jun 2008 7:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html Some pics of some happy (... and famous!) Grundy owners. Articles Thu, 30 Jun 2008 7:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/articles/laurie_profile.html Banjo Makers of Excellence, a series of 3 of the best from around the World. The first in the series profiles Australian Luthier, Laurie Grundy. Articles Thu, 26 Jun 2008 4:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/articles/wendy_profile.html Due to popular demand, we have now included Wendy's profile on the website. Read this interesting profile here Articles Tue, 24 Jun 2008 4:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/calendar/imbil.html Please note Imbil 2008 is from the 31st October to 2nd November. We had the incorrect dates on our Calendar. Calendar Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/workshop.html Next workshop 21st June - 1:00 to 3:30 pm - Computer Skills for Musicians. All about getting the most out of your computer as a budding musician. I'll have several computers set up and you'll be working in small teams - hands on the mouse about 30% of the time. We'll be going over things like ripping tracks from CDs into mp3 format then slowing the tracks down so you can hear specific instruments. Creating folders and managing music files. Attaching large numbers of mp3's to emails to share with friends, and burning them onto sampler cds. Using a downloaded reader, how to hear the notes that appear on the tablature so you know how the tune goes before starting to play. Transcribing words from CDs using 2 progams at once, putting in chords and printing out the songsheet, and, finally, using software that creates a backing band to make music when there's no-one else to play with! (Big incentive to practice!) Includes afternoon tea. Email Wendy for more details. Workshop Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/benefit_bash_2008.html Photos and music now available from the Bluegrass Benefit Bash - see news item below. News Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html Sunshine Coast has a twin city in China, Xiamxian (pronounced Shamshan).  Young classical and rock musicians from high schools on the Sunshine Coast are off to China in June as part of an exchange visit organised by Sunshine Coast Sister Cities Committee; among them, Fingerstyle banjo student, Angus Takashimi. Students and friends of Fingerstyle held a bluegrass bash to support this event. Pickers came from as far north as Childers, and as far south as Ipswich. One guy raced across town in his lunch hour. We asked Angus if he would be taking his own banjo but he said no, they make banjos in China. News Wed, 28 May 2008 5:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/news/index.html Read Wendy's profile now available on the Australian Bluegrass Blog Newsdesk Wed, 28 May 2008 18:00:00 EST http://www.banjostore.fingerstyle.com.au/accessories.html New Accessory to the Store - a metronome improves your playing and keeps you honest! Accessories Store Wed, 28 May 2008 5:00:00 EST http://www.banjostore.fingerstyle.com.au/banjos.html A special White Swallow - Black Beauty Old Timey. This Old Timey banjo has the Fingerstyle frailing scoop and is crafted with a Rosewood fingerboard and a Beech neck. Also a Kel Kroydon made by The American Made Banjo Company. Top quality replica of the much sought-after blue, red and black on yellow pearloid prewar banjo. Banjo Store Wed, 28 May 2008 5:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html Remember this weekend is the MAY 31/JUNE 1 GUITAR EXPO, BRISBANE The Brisbane Guitar Amp and Vintage Show 2008 at Brisbane City Hall. Fingerstyle booth will display top shelf banjos from the Fingerstyle collection. DVDs available. Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am. News Wed, 28 May 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/wot_the_bits.html Photos of workshops will now be available a week or two after the workshop. See photos for the Wot the Bits Do Workshop here now. Workshops Sun, 4 May 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/workshop.html Bluegrass Jam - Big Benefit Bash! Sat 17th May 1.00pm - 4.00pm to be held in the Brass Band Hall, Daniel St, (off Arundel Ave) Nambour. Plenty of parking, entry, $5.00 - all proceeds to go to the Sunshine Coast Music Students Exchange Visit to China in June this year. Even if you can't play yet, come and cheer us on and help with the choruses! (more info, 07) 5476 1955, Wendy) Workshops Sat, 3 May 2008 16:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/workshop.html Next workshop - Intermediate Bluegrass Jam is now set for Saturday 17th May. Be sure to email Wendy early as this Workshop is popular. Places are limited and fill fast. Places are now not limited! Please see news item above for amendment! Workshops Tue, 29 Apr 2008 7:00:00 EST http://banjostore.fingerstyle.com.au/index.html New items for the Store - lots of new items for the Store including straps, bridges, tailpieces etc. To accommodate all the new items, we have now included a Parts page for the Store. Check out the new pages. Store Tue, 28 Apr 2008 7:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/articles/good_oil/starting_banjo3.html Starting Banjo- New series of articles where to start with banjo. "If three people ask you the same question, you'd best formulate a public reply." I've forgotten who the famous person was who said that but in this case, the question being asked is "I love the sound of banjo, I don't have a banjo yet - where do I start?" Article 3 now available. Article Tue, 24 Apr 2008 7:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/articles/good_oil/starting_banjo2.html Starting Banjo- New series of articles where to start with banjo. "If three people ask you the same question, you'd best formulate a public reply." I've forgotten who the famous person was who said that but in this case, the question being asked is "I love the sound of banjo, I don't have a banjo yet - where do I start?" Article 2 now available. Article Tue, 9 Apr 2008 4:00:00 EST http://fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/workshop.html Fingerstyle Workshop, Sat 26 April. What the Bits Do. This workshop begins with a banjo in bits. Parts are identified and their function discussed as we replace a worn head then tension/tune it. We'll disclose tips the professionals use for cleaning and maintenance and how various bridge and tailpiece combinations can bring out the best sound in your banjo. We finish with a jam session so bring your banjo. Includes a delicious afternoon tea. Register by email ASAP as numbers are limited. Article Tue, 9 Apr 2008 4:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/calendar/festivals_events.html Ausgrass Festival 2008 to be held in Tumut, NSW Anzac weekend. Upcoming Events Mon, 7 Apr 2008 4:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/calendar/festivals_events.html The first Nobby Village Music Festival (on the Darling Downs halfway between Toowoomba and Warwick.) Queen's Birthday w/end 7-9 June. 5 venues in the township for sessions, blackboard concerts, a dance, and busking etc for a great relaxed weekend of music and free camping. Aussie Events Tue, 1 Apr 2008 4:00:00 EST http://www.banjostore.fingerstyle.com.au/banjos.html WHITE SWALLOW OLD TIMEY - Fingerstyle model. Two experts have worked together to produce this delightful and unique banjo! Wendy Holman has designed a sensuous new shape! The Fingerstyle 'Lazy S' frailing scoop retains fretmetal at the 1st and 2nd strings (where we need those high notes) but curves away at the bass allowing greater freedom for the frailing thumb. Banjo Store Wed, 26 Mar 2008 4:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/articles/good_oil/starting_banjo.html Starting Banjo- New series of articles where to start with banjo. "If three people ask you the same question, you'd best formulate a public reply." I've forgotten who the famous person was who said that but in this case, the question being asked is "I love the sound of banjo, I don't have a banjo yet - where do I start?". Article 1 now available. Article Wed, 26 Mar 2008 3:00:00 EST http://fingerstyle.com.au/workshops/workshop.html The Fingerstyle Workshop Calendar is now available. These workshops are popular and always fill. Registration is a minimum of 7 days ahead, but you can book now to avoid disappointment. Workshops Tue, 25 Mar 2008 7:00:00 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html RSS Feed now available for all Fingerstyle News and Updates. Add this link to your FeedReader Newsdesk Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:56:59 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html The Brisbane Guitar Amp and Vintage Show 2008 at Brisbane City Hall. Fingerstyle booth will display top shelf banjos from the Fingerstyle collection. DVDs available. Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am Upcoming Events Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:21:50 EST http://fingerstyle.com.au/videos/guitar.html Available now! Country, Bluegrass and Folk— learn how to achieve solid rhythm in your picking and strumming. Discover ways to connect chords with licks and adapt these techniques to any folk or country songs. Speed your strumming progress into confident, professional-sounding rhythm guitar! New DVDs Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:21:50 EST http://fingerstyle.com.au/videos/backup.html Available soon! Using 7ths to connect chords. Locating minor chords the way the pros do it, Add6 chords made easy, over-fretting the 5th string and logical theory become creative banjo to suit a variety of moods and styles. New DVDs Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:21:50 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html Peter Slapa bought the Maton EBG808 Custom Artist through Fingerstyle and is delighted. "I've been playing guitar for 8 years, but it all began in May 2005, when I first heard great Tommy Emmanuel. I used to play electric, but now I play only acoustic mostly fingerstyle. I'm a guitar teacher, I write guitar lessons to Polish guitar magazine "Gitarzysta" http://www.magazyngitarzysta.pl/ and I play gigs - solo or with vocalist. It's really hard to make money in Poland by playing music and do it for a living. I also study social psychology, but I want to stay with music - what can I say... l love it! I have a CD but it's unofficial, only for my promotion, not for sale. I love blues, country, jazz, rock music and I know some Australian guitarist like Kieran Murphy, Bruce Mathiske, Michael Fix - they are great! By the way, I played my first gig on new Maton on sunday. This guitar is a real treasure, it sounds better than all Matons I have played on! News Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:21:50 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html Fingerstyle recommends "The Parking Lot Pickers Songbook". Over 225 great bluegrass, oldtime and gospel songs. 2 sampler CDs included demonstrate a verse and chorus of each song. Parking Lot Pickers (now affectionately named around our area, PLP!) is available in 3 editions, guitar, mandolin and banjo. Banjo edition has an added bonus - check out the electrifying back-up banjo of Bill Evans. Neither Dix nor Bill are going to win awards for their vocals but hey, they're in tune and the recordings are clear and well-balanced. Top effort guys! (A Mel Bay publication - available from your local music shop for about $60.) Newsdesk Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:21:50 EST http://www.fingerstyle.com.au/newsdesk/index.html This site aims to help put you in touch with what's happening in the Australian bluegrass music scene. Newsdesk Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:21:50 EST