Scuttlebutt - February 28

February 28, 2024

We're so spoiled in Nashville. Guys like Viktor Krauss live here and turn up in small clubs like Rudy's with all-star bands. Sometimes I feel like the city should charge tuition because you can get schooled every night of the week if you know where to go.

From left, DeMarco Johnson keys, Viktor Krauss bass, Mike Seal guitar, Robert Crawford drums, Todd Lombardo guitar.

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It's Leap Day tomorrow and we're celebrating the extra 24 hours of groove time with a FREE 30-Minute WORKSHOP on how to play the groove on Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero".

Tomorrow evening, Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 central, 8:30 eastern.

Bring your violin, viola or cello and get ready to jam!

I'm looking forward to co-leading this workshop with Caleb Yang one of the instructors at the Strum Bowing Groove Academy.

All levels welcome! Click here to register.

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It was an honor to close out the CODA (College Orchestra Directors Association) Festival with my colleague, Belmont's Director of Orchestras, Dr. Rob Gregg. It was also his farewell concert, retiring after 40 years at Belmont University. Congrats and bravo, Rob!

There's still some scholarship money available for the Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp this July 7-13 in Olathe, KS. I'll be there along with the leading edge of progressive string players and instructors. Click below for info.