Barry Greene Video Lessons

Living in Austin I am witnessing first hand the toll the virus is taking on gigging musicians. We can count our blessings that practicing guitar is something we can still do in this climate. However, those who gig for a living are experiencing very tough times. I'm thankful that Barry's primary gig is at the University.

Let's all keep in mind our brethren in the music community who are suffering these days. I'm not trying to compare to our doctors, police, fireman, delivery, grocery store etc. who certainly deserve our praise, but all of us know the importance of the arts and music in particular and what that does for the soul. I fear that the industry will suffer a huge loss in these times. Especially the genres on the fringes like Jazz.

Along those lines, prayers to Pat Martino and his struggles. Hopefully Barry is ok with me posting a link to his fund here. The lines Barry transcribes for us all wouldn't be the same without the influence of Pat.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/pat-martino-fund

- Stay Safe Everyone!

Hi all , john from ireland here, just signed up for the lessons - all my gigs cancelled for the foreseeable future - glad i have a pension income from my former day job - I'm taking the opportunity to bring my jazz chops to a new level while in lockdown and willing to put in a lot of work into Barry's great lessons. It's important to connect and feel comfortable with a tutor's approach and style and that's why I've chosen to come here! .... I saw Pat Martino playing in Cork Jazz festival some years back -an astounding gig and a great guy to talk to -happy to help his gofundme. Giggers in ireland can access a 300 euro weekly payment from the govt. during lockdown. i hope there's something similar in the US to help musos keep the wolf from the door. cheers, john