I'm sitting here practicing all these Parker tunes for an upcoming gig. I have dived back deep into Charlie Parker for the last month. It's amazing and practicing is so much fun.

I'm thinking about aim a lot. I'm trying to feel my arms and not only hear the hard passages but also feel where my arms are. Try playing Shaw 'Nuff on the vibes. This is very difficult. As difficult as playing Bach or some 20th century music. I really feel like Charlie Parker is the guy for all us vibe players to study on the vibes. Even if it's just for aim and phrasing.

He's great huh?

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This month, we’re working hard on Bye Bye Black Bird: tons of lessons as usual. Some of our "ex-subscribers" came back after a break: welcome back guys! Some more recent ones posted about their milestones and little victories! Two CDs released + Emil Richard’s Bio, not to talk about Tony’s "Jost Project" which succeeded thanks to some of you: lots of positive vibes all around!

Now remember to plan your summer with our workshops: http://www.vibesworkshop.com/2013summerworkshops

We all struggle with time. HA HA in both ways, time in music and time to practice.

Vibe hang this Saturday May 25th, 2013! 1pm-3pm

Featuring Behn Gillece, Randy Sutin, Tony Miceli.

Watch here.