The First Quality Music Blog

Celebrate the Holidays

with Fretmentor.com 

Hello Everyone –

Yes … Happy Holidays.  It is not too soon to begin practicing for those holiday parties. 

Our friend David Jakubiak at www.fretmentor.com has recently released Fretmentor’s Acoustic Holiday – 12 Songs of Christmas for Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and Fiddle.  This music collection is one of kind, since it provides entire standardized arrangements of Christmas tunes for all acoustic instruments, which is ideal for individuals and bands alike.

Fretmentor’s Acoustic Holiday Christmas Collection has taken a year and a half to complete.  It consists of both standard musical notation and tablature for 12 Christmas tunes.  These songs especially are written for acoustic instruments but can of course be played by other instruments as well. You can view the list of 12 songs by going to the fretmentor library or clicking on this link to the fretmentor library:

http://www.fretmentor.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=19&func=select&id=6

All songs are now in the new Tef format and can be played in computer generated midi format.  With the free Tabledit Tef viewer, you will be able to hear the tabs and standard musical notation exactly as it is written.  You can even slow the tempo of each song to play along with it as you are learning.  All chords are provided for you to also play the rhythm along with the lead.  In addition, lyrics to each song are provided.

The entire collection of songs is $35.00 (additional $1.00 charge if paying by paypal). That is approximately $2.91 per song. You can pay by personal check or Paypal.  Once authorized, you can download each song to your computer.  Instructions on how to download the Free Tef view program will also be provided.  In addition, any updates (including video or instructional audio files) that may be provided in the future will be accessible to you as well. Please contact Fretmentor via email for further ordering instructions.

We at First Quality Music and http://www.fretmentor.com/ wish you all in advance, a happy holiday and happy picking.

For additional information or ordering instructions, feel free to contact:

David Jakubiak

www.fretmentor.com

email:  david@ fretmentor.com

JENS & UWE KRUGER’S BANJO & GUITAR WORKSHOP – Lake Worth, Florida April 9-10th  2010

Time is fast approaching for what will be a wonderful banjo and guitar event in Southeast Florida.  Jens and Uwe Kruger, in conjunction with Fretmentor.com are conducting there first of what may become an annual “Jens & Uwe Banjo & Guitar Workshop”.

David Jakubiak, an instructor, writer for Banjo Newsletter, and the founder of Fretmentor.com is coordinating this weekend event.  You can see the details by going directly to his website and viewing the online form and registration process.

As if banjo and guitar instruction by Jens and Uwe were not enough, David has secured many exceptional sponsors who have donated items to be raffled.  We at First Quality Music have donated a Sullivan Bluegrass Jam banjo. This will be the grand prize for one lucky attendee.

The Jens & Uwe Kruger Banjo & Guitar Workshop will be held on April 9-10 in Lake Worth, Florida.  On Sunday April 11th, the Kruger Brothers will be performing a concert in Palm Beach.  Fretmentor.com has reserved a block of tickets for those who desire to attend the Sunday concert.  Tickets for the concert are only $10 each.

We look forward to seeing our friend and customers at this wonderful event.  Good luck to the attendee who wins our grand prize.

Dear friend David Jakubiak had been a long time customer of First Quality Music. David is based in Jupiter, FL and is a full time Teaching Instructor.  Fretmentor.com was launched several months back and I have watched it grow in content and popularity.  David caters to musicians and students that play banjo, mandolin and guitar. Below is an overview of his website that might just be very helpful as a Bluegrass resource. David is also currently writing articles for Banjo Newletter.

David Jakubiak, creator of Fretmentor.com

Fretmentor offers a unique instructional program for the guitar, mandolin, and banjo.  Whether your are a new student or a more experienced player who is seeking additional training, FretMentor offers you a comprehensive approach to learning your guitar, banjo or mandolin instrument.

Our instruction includes music theory concepts, chord structure and improvisational techniques for musicians playing individually or performing with others. Fretmentor is an interactive site that will teach you not only how to play the instrument but will inform you about the instrument, its origin and its history.