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Mallet Percussion Museum
DrBobM55
Content type: Blog entry
Tony's broadcast from the museum at the Wells Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research was very interesting. Dr. Frank Kumor described the instruments, and he's really knowledgeable and dedicated to the museum's mission. I'd like to talk…
1 month 2 weeks ago - 2 comments
Let's Firm Up Goals for the Weiss Mallet Workshop - 2025
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I've said this over and over. I don't know how anyone gets good without goals. Maybe there's a way but I don't think so. I think not having goals, is like learning how to shoot a bow an arrow with out a target. Beginners: …
1 month 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Vibe Coffee hang - July 6 - Wells Rapp Mallet Research Center
tonymiceli
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If you are really interested in mallet instruments, this is an incredible place to visit! I was blown away the first time I went.  If you are interested I put all this into NotebookLM an AI notebook. If you want to poke around:…
1 month 2 weeks ago - 1 comments
🎶 Looking Ahead to the Steve Weiss Mallet Festival!
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Content type: Blog entry
Hey everyone,I’m really looking forward to being part of the upcoming Steve Weiss Mallet Festival in late July and early August! It’s always great to connect with other players in person, and I’m especially excited to work with many of you…
1 month 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Beginner's Series - Soloing Through The Changes Pt. 3 by Behn Gillece
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🚨 Soloing Through the Changes Pt. 3 – Diatonic 7th Chord Outlinings on “Minority”In Part 3, we take our soloing a step further by outlining each chord using full 7th chord arpeggios, adding more shape and melodic possibility to our lines.…
1 month 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
More Barry Harris - The Blues
tonymiceli
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I just love this stuff! 
2 months ago - 3 comments
Time - The Most Important Part Of Playing IMHO
tonymiceli
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There is no such thing as a great musician without GREAT time.
1 month 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Chords!
tonymiceli
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I talk a bit about studying chords and voicings. We all have to do it, how are you going to do it? 
1 month 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Beginner's Series - Soloing Through The Changes Pt. 2
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🚨 Soloing Through the Changes Pt. 2 – Guide Tones in a Standard: “Minority”In Part 2 of the series, we move beyond the blues and apply our guide tone approach to a jazz standard. This time, we’re using Gigi Gryce’s Minority—a minor-key…
2 months ago - 0 comments
On A Clear Day
tonymiceli
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I am working on another solo CD. So I have been picking tunes and playing them. I don't think I work out stuff but I think about approaches. If I do this, then I can do that, etc. It's interesting to play solo, because it's all on you…
2 months ago - 0 comments
Barry Harris Workshop - Amazing
tonymiceli
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Barry Harris is so amazing as a player and a teacher. Here he talks about All The Things You and progressions. This is so amazing!!!!!! 
2 months ago - 0 comments
Recently Found Gary Burton Recording - You Prob haven't heard this
tonymiceli
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This is a very cool piece that Chick Corea wrote for Gary Burton and pianist Karill Gerstein a pianist. Here's the email from Gary talking about his recording: I thought I should let you know that last week a new recording was…
2 months 1 week ago - 2 comments
Did You Know Mike Balter Sold His Business?
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Very sad news. Mike Balter sold his company to Zildjian. I saw it in an article in a newspaper online. I kind of wish I would have known in advance, as it was a bit of a shock. I love Mike Balter. Like Steve Weiss he is an icon in this…
7 years 7 months ago - 2 comments
C to C
UduDude
Content type: Forum topic
I have been playing for 6 years, but still consider myself a beginner.  Besides other advantages (cost, portability) I chose to go electronic (first Malletkat, then Xylosyth) because I just could not figure out how to do 4-mallet…
2 months 4 weeks ago - 7 comments
New Lesson Series Alert: Soloing Through the Changes - Beginner's Series - Soloing Through The Changes Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
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New Lesson Series Alert: Soloing Through the Changes Starting today, we’re launching an 8-part lesson series focused on helping you build clear, confident solos that outline harmony and stay rooted in the form. Pt. 1 – Guide…
2 months ago - 0 comments
Musser M75 Century vibraphone for sale
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Content type: Blog entry
Hi everyone,I'm selling my Musser M75 Century vibraphone and wanted to share the details here in case anyone in the community is interested—or knows someone who might be.The instrument is in good working condition, with recently tuned bars…
2 months ago - 0 comments
Gary Burton Interviewed on Improvising
Paul Kaminsky
Content type: Story
Just ran across this on YouTube. I think it is from about two years ago.https://youtu.be/giS91hv4NEcsi=7kT3i4HErcJfGcG7
2 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
Behn's 8 Part Beginners Course
tonymiceli
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Here is Behn's Beginner Course.
2 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
Two Five One Etude
tonymiceli
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Here's an etude of two five ones!  I wrote in the chords but not the upper partials. You look and write in the upper partials. Play the chords and then play the solo. Is this helpful?  The rhythm is a brazilian comping rhythm I…
2 years 3 months ago - 2 comments
Beginner's Series - Working On Time Pt. 8 by Behn Gillece
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? Working on Time Pt. 8 – Full Form Flow and Bridge ContrastIn Pt. 8, you’ll play through the entire form of Antônio Carlos Jobim’s Wave, applying developed comping ideas across all sections. The lesson focuses on maintaining time, dynamic…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
My First CD On Steeplechase
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I grew up buying Steeplechase records, Dextor Gordon, Jackie Mclean, Walt Dickerson and many others. Nils told me they have over 1,200 cds out. The cd comes out June 20th and it's Me, Paul Bollenback, Lee Smith and Byron Landham. I…
3 months ago - 2 comments
Thoughts On Playing Solo
tonymiceli
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What do you guys think? This is what I think and how i approach all this for better or worse!!!! I mention the Gary Burton Coffee Hang in this lesson. Here's the link to it. https://www.vibesworkshop.com/video-embed/gary-burton-…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Waltz New - My Two Cents
tonymiceli
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We had a Sunday coffee hang with Gary Burton which was so great! He is so full of knowledge and in many ways the best vibe player ever. He talked about playing solo and the need to play chords and melodies. He has a very pianist…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 2 comments
Walt Dickerson Photo
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I am on the cd label Steeplechase now and I have become buddies with the owner. We are having amazing talks about his recordings that go back to 1972. Lately it's been of Walt Dickerson. He sent me this picture of Walt from his solo…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 2 comments
Beginner's Series - Working On Time Pt. 7 by Behn Gillece
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? Working on Time Pt. 7 – Syncopation and Motion in Bossa CompingThis lesson introduces a new variation, a more syncopated approach to bossa nova comping over the A section of Wave. Designed to deepen rhythmic phrasing and hand…
2 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
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