Blues Music Education
for Children and Adults
Help your child learn about the history of blues, and how to play blues music with the Blues In The Schools program. You'll also be able to find out the answers to the most common questions about blues music.
There are many benefits to learning about blues music:
Simple
Blues is a root music which is not too difficult to learn. It's a great way for a novice musician to get started playing.
Enjoyable
Learning about blues music will help increase your knowledge and enjoyment of blues and the other music genres it has influenced.
Culture
Learning about blues music history will help with understanding and appreciating African American history, culture, and experience.
Below are some important articles to help you in your blues journey:
Johnny Winter And The Blues
Johnny Winter, born in Beaumont, Texas, had a musician father who nurtured his musical talents. Johnny, as well as his brother Edgar, were performing as early as age 10.As a child, Winter dreamed of playing with the blues guitarist Muddy Waters. His first recording,
Blues by Jimi Hendrix
Along with rock and roll artists, Hendrix’s early influences were electric blues guitarists such as Muddy Waters, Elmore James and BB King. During Hendrix’s time in the US military, he listened to blues artists Jimmy Reed, Albert King, and Howling Wolf. Wolf’s song
How Did Blues Music Influence the Allman Brothers?
Gregg Allman was exposed to music through Jimmy Banes, a mentally handicapped neighbor of his grandmother, who introduced him to the guitar. He got a paper route to earn money to buy a Sears Silvertone guitar, which both he and his brother Duane
How Was Stevie Ray Vaughan Influenced by Blues?
Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the most amazing and revered blues rock artists in recent memory, and has influenced an entire generation of blues fans and guitarists. This article covers the blues artists and songs that influenced him. Stevie Ray Vaughan was
Kurt Cobain’s Blues Influence – Lead Belly
If you’re a fan of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, or his electrifying performance of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” on MTV Unplugged, this article is for you. Kurt Cobain was best known as the lead singer and songwriter for the alternative rock band,
Blues Songs By Eric Clapton
If you’ve ever wondered who influenced the greatest classic rock artists, keep reading. In this article, you’ll learn how classic rock was heavily influenced by blues music. In this article, we’ll examine the music of Eric Clapton and connect it back to its
Musician’s Guide To Beginning Live Streaming
In this article, you’ll learn how to do a live stream on Facebook.With the closing of bars and restaurants, live music has been hit hard by the coronavirus. We have suggested that musicians shift to online offerings for their audience.Have you thought about
How Was Classic Rock Was Influenced By Blues Music?
If you’ve ever wondered who influenced the greatest classic rock artists, keep reading. In this article, you’ll learn how classic rock was heavily influenced by blues music. We’ll examine the music of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny
The Difference Between Blues and Jazz
After reading this article, you should be able to tell the difference between blues and jazz music. Both music genres have been around a very long time – there have been many changes in the styles, with each of them being influenced by
BITS Band
The BITS program now also includes education through performance by young musicians, and this part of the Blues in the Schools program has become an integral part of how the Society is working to keep the Blues alive. When students at BITS school
