The Workshop Group is Now Offering Great Deals
The Workshop Group family of companies, which include WorkshopLive, The National Guitar Workshop, DayJams and National Guitar Workshop Publications, are working together to provide great offers to all of our customers. Read more...

New Lessons...Find Your Voice on an Instrument Today!
WorkshopLive is proud to announce 14 new intermediate rock guitar lessons from National Guitar Workshop shredder Dave Martone. He's back to teach you all about blues scales, modes and patterns, movable chords and Hendrix-style voicings. In addition, we have one new lesson taught by hard rocker Ken Steiger, and two new song lessons taught by Jeff Bihlman. Read more...

DayJams, Rock Music Day Camp, Rocking America for 10 Summers!
Ever dream of being a rock star? Well, this summer you can make that dream a reality. If you're between the ages of 8 and 15 you can attend DayJams Rock Music Day Camp. Now in its 10th year, DayJams has helped over 8,000 children nationwide develop their talents by offering instruction on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, horns and vocals. The kids join a band on Monday and by Friday they're on stage in front of family and friends playing their hearts out. Read more...

WorkshopLive Brings Holiday Cheer
Have your loved ones always wanted to learn to play an instrument? Give the gift of music this year with WorkshopLive. With over 2,200 lessons in all levels and styles on guitar, keyboard, bass and drums, there's something here for everyone. Did you know we offer gift cards for monthly, quarterly and annual subscriptions? Click here to visit the WorkshopLive store. The holiday season is about giving, but have you given to yourself recently? WorkshopLive offers guitar and keyboard lessons on your favorite holiday classics, such as "Jingle Bell Rock," "Silent Night," and many more, taught by Susan Mazer and Cathy Schane-Lydon. We've got a song for you, so be sure to check out our growing catalog! Read the full story...

NGW Reflects on Summer Success
The National Guitar Workshop reflects back on summer experiences as it prepares for its 25th Anniversary. Read the full story...

Dear Reader,

We're feeling fat and happy after the Thanksgiving break, so in the spirit of a good holiday meal, we've invited the whole family to the table. From now on, Tuned In is not exclusively a WorkshopLive newsletter; all of the companies in our group will be joining in. National Guitar Workshop, National Guitar Workshop Publications, and DayJams will be right alongside WorkshopLive.

If you're an NGW student, one of our many book or DVD customers, or a DayJammer, welcome to your first issue of Tuned In! Always remember to watch the What's Newz video available on the left, and by all means click on all the links in that column.

Enjoy!

An Introduction to Syncopation: Pat Johnson Excerpt
Ready to advance your sense of time, musicality and improve your rhythm playing? In this edition of the Theory Corner, we're going take a look at an excerpt from acoustic maestro Pat Johnson's book, Beginning Fingerstyle Arranging and Technique for Guitar, available through Alfred Publishing. Pat will define syncopation, as well as show you everything from common syncopated fingerstyle patterns to full arrangements. Before you know it, these fun and impressive patterns will be under your fingers. Read on...

If you have ever heard a melody or rhythm that emphasized weak beats, you have heard syncopation. In this issue's installment of Licks and Tricks, we'll be focusing on syncopation with a short folk example (complete with parts for guitar, keyboard, bass and drums). For more information on syncopation, check out the Theory Corner and read an excerpt from Pat Johnson's book, Beginning Fingerstyle Arranging and Technique for Guitar, available through Alfred Publishing. Read more...

Dave Martone has a new album out, the one we've been waiting for all these months it's called "When the Aliens Come." Here's a track to tease you with.

Don't just sit there, go out and hear some music! Click here to see who's playing where.