Homespun Instructors / Russ Barenberg

Russ Barenberg

Russ Barenberg is one of America's best acoustic guitarists and composers. He has been featured on dozens of top country and bluegrass albums -- with Maura O'Connell, Randy Travis, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor, to name a few -- and his distinctive playing with Fiddle Fever appeared on the soundtrack for the PBS series, The Civil War.

Russ' original solo recordings for Rounder Records blend bluegrass with Irish, Caribbean, Latin and jazz influences. He is currently an active session player in Nashville, and has written several guitar instruction books, music columns, liner notes and magazine articles.

A Flatpicker's Guide to Better Playing

Russ Barenberg

Tone, Timing, Improvisation & More

A good flatpick guitarist is much more than someone who plays all the right notes. The player who stands out in a crowd exhibits a combination of skill and musicianship that makes the music come alive and leaves the listener craving to hear more. This DVD will help make you the best guitarist you can be. Russ Barenberg shows you ... Read More

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$24.95

Exploring the Fingerboard

Russ Barenberg

Find and play any note in any position on the neck, build chords and improvise melodies! This six-hour course, devised for Homespun by the well-known guitarist Russ Barenberg, provides a road map for fully understanding the entire guitar fingerboard. Russ shows you how to play scales in a variety of fingerings and positions to familiarize you with every note. He ... Read More

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$39.95

Great Guitar Lessons: Bluegrass Flatpicking

Norman Blake, Russ Barenberg, Happy Traum, Dan Crary, Steve Kaufman, Tony Rice, Nick Forster

Bluegrass Flatpicking

This terrific compilation features basic to advanced lessons from some of Homespun's most celebrated pickers. After Happy Traum gives an overview of flatpicking, you'll become familiar with each instructor's teaching and playing style and expand your own guitar technique, as you master several complete tunes. Happy Traum - "Wildwood Flower" (new lesson) Nick Forster - Texas style back-up for ... Read More

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$19.95

Mastering Bluegrass Guitar

Russ Barenberg

For Intermediate and Advanced Flatpickers

If you have always wanted to play the hot licks and impressive solos of the great bluegrass guitar players, then this exciting series of lessons is for you. Russ Barenberg gives flatpickers new challenges and classic tunes to play. Best of all, when it's time to step up and play a solo in a jam session or performance situation ... Read More

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$39.95

Russ Barenberg Teaches 20 Bluegrass Guitar Solos - Book/Audio

Russ Barenberg

Repertoire Tunes for Intermediate Players

This attractive book has a code inside that gives you computer access to the audio portion of this product. Russ Barenberg has compiled twenty solos in the bluegrass tradition -- fiddle tunes, contemporary instrumentals and breaks for songs -- that are moderately challenging but not too difficult for the average guitarist. While learning these pieces, Russ helps you develop solid flatpick guitar ... Read More

Sixteen Fiddle Tunes for Guitar

Russ Barenberg

Fiddle and dance tunes are at the heart of most bluegrass picking, and developing a strong repertoire is a vital part of becoming a member of a band or competing in flatpicking contests. Guitar master Russ Barenberg has put together a variety of great tunes that are a perfect way for you to learn wonderful new pieces, hone your skills, and ... Read More

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$17.95

The Aspiring Flatpicker 3-DVD Value Pack

Russ Barenberg, Bryan Sutton, David Grier

Bryan Sutton, Russ Barenberg and David Grier get you flatpicking like a pro!

First you get the incomparable Bryan Sutton! This extraordinary DVD lesson is filled with spectacular picking, detailed instruction and invaluable advice for aspiring bluegrass guitarists at all levels. Bryan Sutton thoughtfully and methodically lays out his "tricks of the trade" to help you play any tune and improve your flatpicking speed, power, timing and musicianship. In a special section on ... Read More

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$49.95