Bring the Groove To Your School
Tracy Silverman delivers high-energy, engaging workshops to elementary, middle and high school students across the United States.
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Meet Tracy Silverman, Founder of Strum Bowing Groove
World-Renowned Electric Violinist and Progressive String Player Helping Musicians Unlock Their Groove
Adapt or Perish:
The Core Value for Strum Bowing Groove Academy
We believe that musicians must adapt to the music of their time or risk being left behind. This core value is at the heart of the Strum Bowing Groove Academy, which empowers string players to break free from traditional classical music and explore contemporary styles such as rock, fiddling, jazz, and hip-hop.
By embracing this core value, Strum Bowers are able to unlock their full potential as musicians and create exciting new sounds that push the boundaries of what's possible on a stringed instrument. Our mission is to help musicians adapt to the ever-changing landscape of music and thrive in the modern era.
Aria Stiles
Aria Stiles studied with Tracy Silverman at Belmont University and is a busy session player ion Nashville as well as a seasoned touring musician with Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark and others. When not on the road, Aria has a busy studio of private students and is the mom of 2 young kids.
Jonathan Warren
Jonathan studied with Tracy Silverman at Belmont University where he became an expert Strum Bowing and chop practitioner! With his 4G method, you can learn to create your own unique grooves and rhythms in no time! Jonathan tours with country legend Chris Cagle, and is an avid social media content producer.
Caleb Yang
Caleb Yang is a cellist based in Nashville. As an improvising musician, Caleb blends elements from a diverse scope of genres, from fiddling to modern jazz. His live looping arrangements and compositions have garnered him unique solo performances across the country including tours with country singer Martina McBride and others. Caleb was a graduate student of commercial cello with Tracy Silverman at Belmont University, where he got his Masters of Music degree.
Andy Reiner
Award-winning fiddler graduated from Berklee College of Music and has been touring ever since in a variety of Appalachian, Celtic and Bluegrass bands. Andy is a Yamaha artist and a Strum Bowing evangelist, having taught it in classroom as well as private settings. Andy is also the producer and host of the “River of Suck” podcast.
Kyle Pudenz
Kyle Studied with Tracy Silverman at Belmont University and as a certified Strum Bowing instructor, he specializes in rock, modern country, jazz & pop styles on acoustic or electric violin. In the studio and on stage, multi-instrumentalist composer/arranger Kyle Pudenz’s performs on violin, 7-string electric violin, mandolin & guitar. An alumnus of Barrage, a touring show highlighting celtic strings.
Tim Kampen
With guitar being his first instrument, Tim quickly latched onto strummin’ the cello under the mentorship of Tracy Silverman in the Belmont jazz string quartet in Nashville. Tim hones his contemporary styles adopting the role of an upright bass player - innovating "Cellola", a cello tuned a fifth lower. Tim began diving into composing while on the road touring with Barrage 8. This led to the creation of REígnite, a Symphonic Film™, where NS design sponsors Tim with a 5-string electric cello. Tim's compositions expanded with 5 strings and have featured renowned musicians such as violinist Zach Brock (Snarky Puppy), former TISQ member Tracy Silverman, and jazz fiddler Billy Contreras.
Nick Schafer
Nick has a Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Music with an emphasis in Violin Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he studied with the legendary violinists Buddy Spicher, Tracy Silverman, and Billy Contreras, amongst others. While attending Belmont, Nick received extensive training in improvisation and many styles of music including jazz, rock, funk, country, and classical. He has taught private lessons to children and adults, recorded on country albums, film scores, and pop songs, performed at hundreds of weddings and toured all over the country.
Steven Schumann
Steven Schumann is a cellist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Nashville, Tennessee, a student of Tracy Silverman and Billy Contreras at Belmont University. In addition to his background in classical cello, Steven specializes in styles such as americana, jazz, bluegrass, and blues. His use of rhythmic elements (chopping, comping, and bass lines) has kept him busy as a session musician and onstage with Trans Siberian Orchestra, Cole Chaney (country/bluegrass), Kip Winger, Disturbed, Gayle, Phillip Bowen, and Hannah Ellis among many others. Steven also teaches music technology at Nashville State. Steven holds an M.M. in Commercial Performance from Belmont University, as well as a B.F.A in Cello Performance and a B.A. in Music Education from Marshall University.
2008-2018
Silverman presents Strum Bowing workshops at colleges and high schools and middle schools all over the world, testing different sequences, musical examples and vocabulary to fine-tune the Strum Bowing method with as many students and teachers as possible, including at Berklee College of Music and Belmont University among many others
2023
In an effort to make his innovations available to all students, Silverman establishes a series of free bi-weekly online Strum Bowing Workshops
Strum Bowing Groove Academy Believes in Bringing Strings to the Contemporary Musical Culture
At Strum Bowing Groove Academy, we believe that music is meant to be enjoyed, and that includes playing music of our own time and place. For too long, strings have been relegated to only playing traditional classical music, but that is changing.
With our innovative approach to string playing, we are helping musicians break free from the past and explore the exciting world of contemporary music. We believe that music should be fun and accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience level.
Our mission is to bring strings into the wider contemporary musical culture, and we believe that the Strum Bowing Method is the key to achieving this goal. By focusing on groove and rhythm, we empower string players to play current styles such as rock, fiddling, jazz, and hip-hop on their instruments.
We believe that everyone has the potential to be a great musician, and we are committed to helping our students unlock their full potential and create exciting new sounds that push the boundaries of what's possible on a stringed instrument. Join the movement today and discover a whole new world of music with Strum Bowing Groove Academy!
Strum Bowing Groove Academy Believes in Bringing Strings to the Contemporary Musical Culture
At Strum Bowing Groove Academy, we believe that music is meant to be enjoyed, and that includes playing music of our own time and place. For too long, strings have been relegated to only playing traditional classical music, but that is changing.
With our innovative approach to string playing, we are helping musicians break free from the past and explore the exciting world of contemporary music. We believe that music should be fun and accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience level.
Our mission is to bring strings into the wider contemporary musical culture, and we believe that the Strum Bowing Method is the key to achieving this goal. By focusing on groove and rhythm, we empower string players to play current styles such as rock, fiddling, jazz, and hip-hop on their instruments.
We believe that everyone has the potential to be a great musician, and we are committed to helping our students unlock their full potential and create exciting new sounds that push the boundaries of what's possible on a stringed instrument. Join the movement today and discover a whole new world of music with Strum Bowing Groove Academy!
Unlock Your Groove Today: It’s Easy and Fun!
At Strum Bowing Groove Academy, we understand that learning a new method can be daunting, and the thought of mastering a new style can seem overwhelming. But the truth is, with our innovative approach to string playing, learning to groove and play nonclassical styles has never been easier or more fun.
Our Strum Bowing Method is designed to help string players of all levels master the fundamentals of groove and rhythm quickly and easily. By focusing on practical techniques and real-world examples, we empower our students to start playing contemporary music styles right away, without spending years studying traditional classical music.
Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced musician looking to expand your skills, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, providing you with the tools and support you need to succeed. We believe that everyone can learn to play current music styles on their instrument, and we are committed to helping our students unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
So why wait? Don't let the fear of difficulty or the thought of a long learning curve hold you back any longer. Join Strum Bowing Groove Academy today and unlock your groove!
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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.
