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The Business of Lyrics
tpvibes
Content type: Blog entry
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the modern business of writing song lyrics. See http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487041649045754218135164517…. Tom P.
14 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
A Tune-A-Month Group
goldwing
Content type: Blog entry
At the Delaware Workshop the first week in August, a number of the participants decided that they'd like to put into action some of the things they learned. To do this, it was suggested that a group of us work on a "tune a month" concept.…
14 years 10 months ago - 39 comments
$425 off of any controller at Alternate Mode (Includes the Mallet Kat)
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I busted Mario's chops all through the workshop in Delaware for a good discount for anyone who came to the workshop. Mario finally agreed to $425 dollars off the price! I begged him to extend that to ALL VW members and he agreed. So if…
14 years 10 months ago - 3 comments
Hail to Harvey!!!
DrBobM55
Content type: Blog entry
Professor Price was an outstanding host. It was no small feat to commandeer an entire building and arrange for so many instruments. He was behind the scenes, but every time I saw him he looked liked he had just ran a mile or two. He…
14 years 10 months ago - 4 comments
Bettina Dreams of the Garden of Elves by Julius Heise
David Friedman
Content type: Video Upload
Check out David Friedman's new piece 'Bettina Dreams of the Garden of Elves'. It's an epic piece and we'll be selling it Feb. 1, 2010 in our new store www.store.jazzimprovonline.com. And especially check out David's student Julius Heise.…
13 years 6 months ago - 4 comments
David Friedman Checking Out the Mallet Kat with Mario From Alternate Mode
tonymiceli
Content type: Story
14 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - David Friedman Teaching
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
What a thrill. To be in a room with 19 vibraphones AND David Friedman!
14 years 10 months ago - 3 comments
This Sums the Summer Up!
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
This was a great way to sum up the summer!
14 years 10 months ago - 4 comments
My Report to the U.S. Embassy (Work In Progress)
johndaly
Content type: Story
This is a report for the U.S. Embassy documenting our recent workshop in Ireland. The workshop was an 8 day workshop, being split up in 2 parts. The first part being with vibe players from all over Europe, including Ireland, Iceland,…
14 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
Working out a composition by Mike Pinto
mikepinto
Content type: Audio Player
Hey Guys, I thought i'd post this example of one of the ways I work out a composition. With this method I use a synth on my computer to record the different sections and get a vibe. I then continually tweak it until I feel like its a…
14 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
voicings! (solo playing nd w/ bassist)
ntvito
Content type: Forum topic
we talked for a while about voicings at the delaware workshop which was great. but i'm wondering everyone's approach on voicings when your playing solo and in a duo with a bass player. do you guys keep the root out for the most part when…
14 years 10 months ago - 9 comments
Could the Ultimate Light Frame Be Here (news from Angelo)
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Here's my latest email from 92 year old vibe player Angelo. Man did he just design the ultimate frame? I think video is coming! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi, Tony! Haven't heard…
13 years 5 months ago - 10 comments
The Summer of Good Vibes 2010
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I had in mind a 'Summer of Good Vibes' much different from the one that happened. But this one was pretty cool, thanks to Stephen Hambright, Harvey Price, John Daly, the one and only David Friedman, Marie Noelle and all the vibes workshop…
14 years 10 months ago - 4 comments
What I learned in Delaware
DrBobM55
Content type: Blog entry
What I learned at the workshop.... 1. Mallets made with tie died yarn are magic. 2. Perfect 4th intervals are nomads and are useful just about anywhere. 3. If you play the #9 + b13 + b9 of a dominant 7th chord it makes two perfect 4ths.…
14 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - Joe Veltri Playing with Diane Monroe
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Upload
Joe Veltri was totally brave when I asked who wanted to play duo with violinist Diane Monroe at the 2010 Univ. of Delaware workshop. He volunteered. I think he does a good job for a difficult task. I pick it up in the middle of the tune. '…
14 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - What Did Nathaniel Learn (and Dr. Bob is immature)
tonymiceli
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14 years 10 months ago - 4 comments
The Delaware Workshop was Awesome
goldwing
Content type: Forum topic
Tony: The Delaware workshop was sensational. I got sooo much out of it and I'm sooo pumped up about playing. This"total immersion" kind of workshop is really the best way to learn things. I am sooo F-in tired for all the hours I put in…
14 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
Bobby & Stefon tonight
Steve Shapiro
Content type: Images
Hey vibists.. check out this show I caught tonight: double bill with Bobby Hutcherson & Stefon Harris Blackout at Caramoor Jazz festival. It was interesting to see these guys play back-to-back (they did not jam together). Bobby is…
14 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
Chaka Khan .... Chaka Chaka Khan
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Not vibe related, but any cats my age will go OH YEAH.
14 years 10 months ago - 6 comments
Question to Gary
arturo serra
Content type: Blog entry
hi dear gary i hope you read this i was reading in your web page you play a concerto for vibraphone, written for you as featured soloist. I´m interested to know something info about . there is recording ? musical form of the concerto,…
14 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - What Did Stephen Learn This Week
tonymiceli
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14 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - What Did Gilbran Learn This Week
tonymiceli
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14 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - What Did Toddc Learn This Week
tonymiceli
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14 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Milestones by David Friedman
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Upload
Check this out! What a treat to come home to this in my inbox. David Friedman playing Milestones. This is the old Milestones. Do you know the story? There are 2 Milestones and this one came first. The modal one that we all know came…
13 years 7 months ago - 8 comments
Delaware Workshop 2010 - Rehearsing Blue Boss For the Performance
tonymiceli
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What made this workshop special was to bring together people from all walks of the music world. Vicky the first woman in this vid is a show percussionist from Wisconson, the other is a drummer in Las Vegas. The older of the two males (Tim…
14 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
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