Listen, follow with the music. Write the chords in. Write what they are exactly. Write What they look like. For example, IT IS A C7#9 #5. However it looks like a Bb-7b5. It's not, but it looks like that. Understand?
Then play it. I would…
I played with a trio yesterday and we played Autumn in New York, which is a tune I've always liked but don't play much. Afterward, the bassist and I were discussing some different changes, so I thought I would check out the MJQ from the…
Are there any vibe players on this site from Christchurch, New Zealand? If so, please contact me at PiperVibe@gmail.com or www.Facebook.com/PipersLoft
Thank you.
I forget to blog. I forget to talk about stuff. This is what helped me learn how to play the instrument. Talking and playing with people.
When I saw Tyler's post about blogging, I thought, OK that's what I needed. I loved doing a practice…
James Williams, who passed way too soon, was a wonderful pianist who left us some great recordings and compositions. He taught at Berklee during the years I was there, and I used to see him often performing in school concerts, clinics, and…
I'm in Ireland and did two very different gigs. The first one pissed me off for musical reasons.
I think of playing my instrument as partly a job. Meaning I have to be proficient at what I do and competent. I want to be great but first I…
I worked on this today with my student Ian Meiman. Smart student.
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Chinese translation for Chinese students.
練習調式Modes時，其實可以同時練習很多不同項目，包含棒法，踏板（止音），聽力，
練習時慢慢打，把每個音都止音止乾淨。…
Hi All,
I'll be doing a long tour mostly based in Belgium starting the last part of October into mid November. Just wanted to put out there that if anyone is interested in getting a lesson in person, I plan to have a little time to teach…
Hi everyone,
Tony and I discussed our new TOTMs. We thought it would be a good idea to include a ballad in this one, so we'll study You Don't Know What Love Is along with Green Dolphin Street.
I'm kicking off the new TOTMs with a dampening…
Hi Folks,
I realize there is a ton of data, technical info and lessons on the site. All very valuable!
I wanted to start a series of blogs/discussions about some of the less black and white aspects of music and vibes. These blogs are…
Aloha Vibesworkshop,
This is my first attempt for a video lesson, via my GoPro Hero aka the entry level gopro.
I have been coming to the vw since 2007 and remember one of the first lessons that tony put up with the vibes in front of the…
