Nashville's National Bluegrass Convention - "SPBGMA" and places to visit while you are there
Have an exclusive peek into the jamming sensation that is "SPBGMA" - Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America - quite...
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Austin Scelzo
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Hosting My First Bluegrass Camp
My first Bluegrass Camp was a success! I wouldn't have wanted to have it anywhere else - The Ashokan Center is my favorite place on the...
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Austin Scelzo
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
How to Jam on Fiddle Tunes
Band Leadership Strategies in a Fiddle Tune Jam with Jay Ungar Jay Ungar Leading Fiddle Tune Jam at the 2022 Bearsville Bluegrass...
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Austin Scelzo
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Gift Ideas for the Bluegrass Lover
Not sure what to buy your bluegrass-loving friend? Look no further! As one myself, I've put together a number of gift ideas that will be...
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Austin Scelzo
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Kids and Youth Roots Music Opportunities
Kids interested in learning banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, dobro, or other folk instruments don't often have the opportunity to...
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Austin Scelzo
- Nov 14, 2022
- 7 min
Vocal Harmony Tips
New Tips Posted Each Month You Don’t Need Music Theory to Sing Harmony: Find Your Starting Note with the “Siren Method” The biggest leg...
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Austin Scelzo
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
Four Elements of Good Bluegrass Fiddle Playing - Bobby Hicks
"Lessons from a Legend" - Bobby Hicks talks about bluegrass fiddling. I watched the film and took notes on his presentation. Here are his...
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Austin Scelzo
- Oct 5, 2022
- 14 min
Inspiring Practice Ideas
Four Practice Ideas from “Lee Highway Blues” Lee Highway Blues has an extended improvisation section that really gives a fiddler the...
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Austin Scelzo
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
First Single Release - Twin Fiddling with Michael Cleveland
Couldn't be more excited to share the first fruits of a year's worth of dreaming, sacrifice, and hard work. A year ago I couldn't have...
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Austin Scelzo
- Aug 30, 2022
- 10 min
Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2023
I'm tremendously honored to have been selected for Leadership Bluegrass: an "intensive three-day program of advanced-level interactive...
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Austin Scelzo
- Aug 6, 2022
- 4 min
Bluegrass Jamming Resources
I didn’t grow up around bluegrass and country music. I came to love it in college while studying music education and had to develop...
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Austin Scelzo
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
What I Learned from the International Bluegrass Music Association's "World of Bluegrass"
In 2021, my band, the Rock Hearts, played at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World Of Bluegrass event in Raleigh, NC. We...
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Austin Scelzo
- Aug 3, 2022
- 5 min
Signing with 615 Hideaway Records - Rock Hearts
Nashville, TN (July 28, 2022) - The 615 Hideaway Records is proud to announce the signing of a multi-album deal with Bluegrass emerging...
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Austin Scelzo
- Aug 2, 2022
- 9 min
What I’ve Learned from Music Camps
I owe so much of my musicianship today to the mentorship of the experienced, selfless musicians who have passed on knowledge to me. After...
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Austin Scelzo
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
Drawing Inspiration from Our Heroes
I've drawn inspiration from many musicians over the years. Seeing them in action naturally motivates me to become a better musician,...
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Austin Scelzo
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
Bringing Bluegrass Music to the Netherlands
It's been a pretty surreal weekend here in the Netherlands- this is my first time going abroad for music and I've loved every moment of...
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Austin Scelzo
- Jul 3, 2022
- 1 min
Pursuit of Passion: An Honest Look into the Life and Mind of a Musician
I share my honest thoughts on living as a musician with Elisa Zuckerberg – Founder of HearItThere.com.
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Austin Scelzo
- Jul 3, 2022
- 1 min
Transitioning From Creative Orchestra Teacher To Musical Entrepreneur
I'm honored to have been a guest on the Creative Strings Podcast. My deepest thanks to Christian Howes for hosting this. Listen Below or...
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Austin Scelzo
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
Bluegrass in the Schools
Thanks to the Bluegrass Foundation for their generous support of Music Education. October 6th American Choral Directors Association...
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Austin Scelzo
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
Nashville Recording Session!
What an amazing week recording at Dark Shadow Studios with the Rock Hearts! Checking in- Getting it done today with recording Engineer...
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