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Monday, September 23, 2013

No Shortage Of Variety In Acquiring A Blues Education

By Dale Peck


Interested persons have many opportunities to obtain a satisfactory Blues education. The modern era has increased the possibilities. Aspiring musicians were more restricted before. For instance, schooling was less of an intellectual exercise. Theoretical analysis was not on offer. Learning was acquired on the job. Regional culture and the local environment provided the inspiration for enterprising artists.

Practical experiences still provide ways to become a practicing musician in this genre as demonstrated by the example of Shun Kikuta, the Japanese musician. A graduate of Berklee School of Music, he did not study this genre. Instead it was his exposure to the B. B . King album Live at the Regal that began his journey into this genre. Subsequently, playing live with musicians in Chicago his skills were developed over time. Nevertheless, he still had his formal education as a foundation to build on when he opted to follow a new direction. People who live outside the culture and historical roots that gave birth to this sound get a helping hand in school.

The guitar tradition exemplified by B. B. King is a direct descendant of the style inspired by Blind Lemon Jefferson. This manner of playing was prominent in Oklahoma and Texas during the 1920s. Jefferson has been recorded doing the single string solos. He inspired other guitarists and the influence is reflected in King. Understanding historical roots is part of building expertise. This type of learning is imparted at music schools. Successful musicians who learn and use the concepts and musical elements expand their musical foundation. They enhance their ability to add more depth and feeling to whatever style they play after this experience.

The sheer richness of the subject means students can spend years studying it in depth. The many subgenres and different instruments offer layers of accumulated depth. At the university level courses cater to specialist needs. For younger students, lessons are less sophisticated. They instead have their value in providing exposure. This is especially true if children do not live in an environment where they are exposed to this music. The classroom opens a new vista for them. Since the blues is the foundation of modern music, knowledge about it will only expand their musical horizons.

Musical institutional offerings, working experience and web based learning tools offer different options for any aspiring musicians today. Study tools such as videos make it easy even for teachers not versed in the subject to teach their pupils in school. Accessible resources are available online to assist school teachers.

Online material includes lesson plans. Youngsters fortunate enough to be exposed through the classroom have an advantage over those who have not had this opportunity. It gives them a leg up in developing plans for the future. The more knowledge is made available, the better able individuals can be to make informed choices in their interest.

Video teaching material now also offers an improved experience. Aspiring musicians can obtain a better grasp of the form from new material that has been recently introduced. Theoretical analysis and form has been available to encourage budding musicians develop their own creativity.

Resources are constantly evolving. Even a developed lesson plan evolves as it gets used. New ideas spring from people who are using the material. Blues education is available today in many guises. Depending upon the level of interest, each option makes knowledge accessible as needed.




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