For Yourself, For Your Students And for the Greater Groove!


Strum Bowers

For The Greater Groove

The Strum Bowing Mission

We believe that string players must adapt to the music of our time or risk being left behind. This core value is at the heart of the Strum Bowing Groove Academy.

We are a community of string players who have broken free from the limitations of traditional string playing and embraced the joy and groove of contemporary styles. We are dedicated to using our instruments as a means of self-expression and creativity, and to sharing that passion with others.

Our members come from all over the world and from all walks of life, but we share a common goal: to unlock the full potential of our instruments and play music that reflects the world around us. We believe that music should be inclusive, accessible, and relevant, and we strive to create a community where everyone is welcome and encouraged to grow and learn.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Strum Bowing Groove Academy is here to help you achieve your goals and become the best musician you can be.

Join us today and become part of the Strum Bowing community!

We Are 

Strum Bowers

We are a community of string players who have broken free from the limitations of traditional string playing and embraced the joy and groove of contemporary styles. We are dedicated to using our instruments as a means of self-expression and creativity, and to sharing that passion with others.

Our members come from all over the world and from all walks of life, but we share a common goal: to unlock the full potential of our instruments and play music that reflects the world around us. We believe that music should be inclusive, accessible, and relevant, and we strive to create a community where everyone is welcome and encouraged to grow and learn.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Strum Bowing Groove Academy is here to help you achieve your goals and become the best musician you can be. Join us today and become part of the Strum Bowers movement!

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Strum Bowing

  • Focus on contemporary music styles and non-classical techniques
  • ​Emphasis on grooving, broken down to a simple, step-by-step approach
  • ​Emphasis on practical jamming skills and real-world application
  •  Fun and engaging lessons that keep you motivated 
  • ​​Supportive community of Strum Bowers

Classical Strings 

  • ​Programs that emphasize only the classical tradition of string playing
  • ​​Teachers who prioritize technical perfection over creativity and expression
  • A focus on only solo repertoire  
  • ​Rigid and inflexible teaching methodologies that are sometime out of step with contemporary learning​
  • ​Competitive student culture

Strum Bowing won't harm your classical technique – it will only make you a better musician!

Many string players worry that learning non-classical styles of playing will harm their classical technique. This couldn't be further from the truth. Strum Bowing actually strengthens your foundation as a musician and opens up a world of new possibilities for you to explore.

Think about it – when you learn a new language, you don't forget your first language. You simply gain a new skill that complements your existing abilities. The same is true for Strum Bowing. By learning to chop, groove, and play non-classical styles, you'll develop a greater sense of rhythm and timing, better tone production, and a more creative approach to music making. All of these skills will enhance your classical playing and make you a more well-rounded musician.

At Strum Bowing Groove Academy, we understand that learning new skills can be intimidating. That's why we provide a supportive community of Strum Bowers and expert instructors who will guide you every step of the way. We believe that all string players should have the opportunity to explore new styles and expand their musical horizons. Don't let false beliefs hold you back – join us at Strum Bowing Groove Academy and see for yourself how learning non-classical styles can make you a better musician.

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Our Products

Unlock your potential to play contemporary music styles on your instrument with our online courses, etude books, play-along tracks, monthly masterclasses, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Get everything in Strum Bowing Pro, as well as private lessons with a certified Strum Bowing instructor, ensuring you achieve your goals and reach your full potential faster.

Get everything in Strum Bowing Pro, as well as private lessons with the founder of the Strum Bowing Method, Tracy Silverman, to help you take your string playing to the next level.

The Strum Bowing Groove Academy Membership Levels

Strum Bowing Pro

Unlock your potential to play contemporary music styles on your instrument with unlimited access to our complete library of online courses, down loadable method and etude books, play-along tracks, monthly group lessons and deep dives, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Strum Bowing Groovemaster

Get everything in Strum Bowing Pro, as well as private lessons with a certified Strum Bowing instructor, ensuring you achieve your goals and reach your full potential faster.

Strum Bowing Virtuoso

Get everything in Strum Bowing Pro, as well as private lessons with the founder of the Strum Bowing Method, Tracy Silverman, to help you take your string playing to the next level.

The Strum Bowing Manifesto

We Embrace Popular Music Styles

We believe that string players should embrace and learn to play contemporary popular music styles, including rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop, and more. We reject the notion that classical music is the only genre that string players should focus on.

We Prioritize Groove and Rhythm

We believe that groove and rhythm are just as important as melody and virtuosity for string players. We prioritize teaching our students to develop a strong sense of rhythm and groove so they can play with confidence and style.

We Adapt to Our Time

We believe that string players must adapt to the music of their time or risk becoming irrelevant. We encourage our students to be versatile and adaptable, capable of playing in any style, whether classical or popular.

We Learn by Doing

We believe that the best way to learn music is by doing it. We prioritize hands-on, experiential learning, rather than relying solely on theory and notation. We believe that the more you play, the better you play!

We Are a Community

We believe that learning music is more fun and effective when you do it with others. We prioritize building a strong community of Strum Bowers, where students can connect, collaborate, and support each other on their musical journeys.

The Strum Bowing Manifesto

We Embrace Modern Music Styles

We believe that string players should embrace and learn to play modern music styles, including rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop, and more. We reject the notion that classical music is the only genre that string players should focus on.

We Prioritize Groove and Rhythm

We believe that groove and rhythm are just as important as technique and intonation for string players. We prioritize teaching our students to develop a strong sense of rhythm and groove so they can play with confidence and style.

We Adapt to Our Time

We believe that string players must adapt to the music of their time or risk becoming irrelevant. We encourage our students to be versatile and adaptable, capable of playing in any style, whether classical or modern.

We Learn by Doing

We believe that the best way to learn music is by doing it. We prioritize hands-on, experiential learning, rather than relying solely on theory and notation. We believe that the more you play, the better you become.

We Are a Community

We believe that learning music is more fun and effective when you do it with others. We prioritize building a strong community of Strum Bowers, where students can connect, collaborate, and support each other on their musical journeys.

Free Strum Bowing Starter Kit!

Ready to dive into the world of Strum Bowing?

Sign up for our free trial of Strum Bowing Pro, and we'll send you a free Strum Bowing Starter Kit: an autographed physical copy of our Strum Bowing Essentials book to get you started and some Strum stickers for your instrument case.

This spiral-bound book is the perfect reference guide to keep on your music stand while you master the Strum Bowing method with our online lessons.  All you need to do is pay $6.50 for shipping and handling. Start your journey today and discover the joy of playing popular music on your instrument with Strum Bowing.

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Free Strum Bowing Starter Kit

Ready to dive into the world of Strum Bowing? Sign up for our free trial of Strum Bowing Pro, and we'll send you a free copy of our Strum Bowing Essentials book to get you started. This book is packed with valuable information and techniques to help you master the Strum Bowing method. All you need to do is pay for shipping and handling. Start your journey today and discover the joy of playing current music on your instrument with Strum Bowing.

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