One good day of music makes up for many without.
This past Tuesday I was fortune enough to play with my band, as well as attend a concert myself. My gig was in the afternoon so by nightfall I was able to catch a show on the other side of Atlanta. A...
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Great Mandolin Chord Voicings
After reading some threads on Mandolin Cafe, I realized I had some favorite chords of my very own. I found that using, “TablEdit,” software I could share my chords, and have them be heard! TablEdit is...
View ArticleSailing to Denver! Our first CD is released, with a celebration show tonight!
This eight song demonstration of our original sound is just a taste of what is to come. Stay posted for some free listening! We went into Vision Studio with a list of 20 songs and completed eight of...
View ArticleNew additions, sharing music, and donating to the cause.
You may notice a new icon on my, “Notes From Jake,” archives. I have a donation option, if you find my instructional material useful beyond a reasonable doubt please feel free to donate the amount of...
View ArticleSkype lessons, giving away one for free!
I recently got an HD webcam for recording videos and giving skype lessons. Since I am new to using the web for real time lessons I am giving my first away for free. First come first serve. Click on the...
View ArticleNotes from Sailing To Denver
Sailing To Denver is well on their way to polishing off a full length album, the first from our newly formed recording studio. Necessity is the mother of invention! Our Americana roots influences, and...
View ArticleNightwalk
Here is our video of us playing, “Nightwalk,” written and performed by Sailing To Denver at the Goat Farm. Check out the rest of our youtube playlist for more songs.
View ArticleMusic without genre classifications
Some of acoustic musics greatest contributors are often overlooked, usually from a lack of material that is easily marketed and turned into profit. This is no coincidence, this is a symptom in the...
View ArticleJacobson and Mold’s work, great for the Atlanta Mandolin scene
Being an Atlanta native I get especially excited to find local builders. Marty Jacobson is a phenomenal talent working out of Suwanne, GA. His use of the newest technology, and brilliant design make...
View ArticlePatreon, a new idea in artistic expression
I am usually skeptical when officially joining any group, especially those that only exist in the world of the internet. Despite that I was turned on to a new website by my web developer, Jeff Cohan at...
View ArticleSailing to Denver in 2014
Come out tonight to the Tin Roof Cantina. We have lots of gigs coming up we would love for you to join us.
View ArticleSome notes are more important than others
My intention is to simply scratch the surface of Music Theory in this post. Explanations are in the context of a rhythm guitar player named Jerry and a mandolin player named David jamming. My goal is...
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