Kids First Guitar, Kids First Keyboard and Kids First Drums lessons are now available to give as gifts through E-Toys! Give the gift that can last a lifetime, the gift of music. Read more here...

Have you always wanted to take music lessons focusing on the songs you’d like to play? If you said yes, you’re in luck. WorkshopLive offers over 250 song lessons on guitar and keyboard, taught by some of the best teachers in the world. Want to master everything from Led Zeppelin to John Denver to George Gershwin? Be sure to check out these exciting interactive lessons ranging from “Stairway to Heaven” and “Sunshine of Your Love” to “Summertime” and “Misty,” to name a few. You’ll find these lessons span from the absolute beginner to advanced level, and range in genre from rock and jazz, to acoustic and folk, to blues and more! WorkshopLive has a song for you.
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Take the talent of WorkshopLive with you on the road. WorkshopLive TV and WorkshopLive Radio are now podcasting. Enhanced for your listening and viewing pleasure! The WL Radio podcasts feature the talent of the WorkshopLive teachers of rock, jazz, blues and acoustic. Check out episode one right here. To see behind the scenes of WorkshopLive, check out WLTV! Each episode features interviews with teachers, gig tips, and a look at places where you could end up playing someday. See WLTV episode one right here...

Rockin' WorkshopLive teacher Ken Steiger jams with Flea and the rest of the Red Hot Chili Peppers! It's true, see it right here! They even asked him to wear the same shirt that he wore while recording his lessons. He'll have to frame it someday. Read more....

WorkshopLive drum teacher Pete Sweeney just released a new CD called "Forward Motion." This collection of jazz standards and classics not only shows off Sweeney’s talent and versatility as a drummer, but also how he can blend his talent with others and really get things moving.
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An Introduction to Modes
Modes, or reordered scales, are used in many genres of music, ranging from jazz to rock, blues to classical, and many more. You may already be familiar with the major and minor scales, but there’s a lot more to discover. If you’re ready to take your scale knowledge to the next level, read on...

Got modes? After checking out Scott’s Theory Corner, be sure to try these modal licks. There’s a part here for guitar, keyboard, bass and drums, complete with notation. Click here...

Tim Quick is way too humble. This guy has some mad skills. In this issue, check out Tim Quick with a cut from the "Change" album. It's called "Felicity" and you can get the entire album here...

Our teachers are on the road! Looking for live music? Check out this month's list.