Lesson Updates and New Lessons...workshopLive staff is here for you! Have you ever wondered what happens when you give us feedback about the lessons? Then you've come to the right place, because here at WorkshopLive we care about our subscribers and the quality of content available to them. Have you been curious to know which lessons are new? We're always adding to our collection of over 2,000 lessons. WorkshopLive staff works hard around the clock to make sure you get the best music lessons on the Web! Read more here...

WorkshopLive Book and DVD Series WorkshopLive is the world's premier online music education site, but did you know that you can take WorkshopLive lessons offline? There are currently 10 DVDs featuring our high quality video lessons and graphics complete with accompanying books containing all the musical examples in notation and TAB, as well as great warm-ups and practice exercises. Read more...

Find a Local Teacher Through WorkshopLive We're often asked "Does WorkshopLive replace real teachers?" The answer is no, there is no substitute for a great teacher. Now, in addition to providing you with the best online music lessons, WorkshopLive can connect you with the best teachers in your area with our Find a Teacher program. Read more...

Rock Bass Teacher Matt Scharfglass is a Border Cop Well, he's a member of the Border Cops, a band out of New York City, and this year they have released two new albums. The latest is called Waterguns and Handcuffs. Jeans, T-shirts and sneakers. No posing, no make-up, no flash. The Border Cops figure they'll impress you with their music. Listen to a cut called "The Accused" right here. Read more...

Dear Reader,

Thanks for stopping by Tuned In. We've been having a lot of fun creating these bi-monthly newsletters, and hope you've been enjoying them. This time, you're going to notice a lot of variety. We’ve got a review of a rock album, a jazz guitarist in the teacher's lounge, and two piano players represented in this issue. Variety is the spice of life and here at WorkshopLive, we like it extra spicy, so dig in.

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An Introduction to Extended Harmonies
Want to get started beefing up your chord vocabulary? Want to provide your melodies with lush and exotic sounds? If you answered “yes,” then you've come to the right place. In this edition of the Theory Corner, we'll introduce you to extended harmonies (or chords), which are commonly used in jazz but are also prominent in other genres such as rock, funk, acoustic, blues, orchestral music and more. Read on...

Do you enjoy the sound of lush, extended chords as much as we do? This installment of Licks and Tricks will focus on cool extended harmonies, with parts for guitar, keyboard, bass and drums, complete with notation. Be sure to check out our Theory Corner to get an in-depth introduction. Read it here...

We like to ask the question, "What is jazz?" We don't have a short answer, but we know that when Noah Baerman sits down and tackles a standard like “Wade in the Water” we can't tear ourselves away. Listen here...

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