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One of the things I find most inspiring about this site is the generosity with which everybody shares their knowledge, experience, ideas, opinions, and passion for this instrument we all love so much. Beyond the pure joy of hearing and seeing great performances from the "Pro's" and non-professionals alike, there is a real opportunity here to learn. You would normally have to pay a fortune for the lessons that are available to the members and subscribers of Vibesworkshop.com

Many know my story, but I'll post it here.

I grew up playing classical guitar. Then drums. Then as a teenager I really got into classical piano. But my piano teacher got weird, so I dropped piano. Dumb move now. I'd be working a lot more if is a good piano player!

I love her playing. I've posted Dafna's playing on the site before. I think this is fantastic.

Hey guys keep your eyes open for a used m55. I need one for the University of the Arts.

I'll take this down once I get one.

Ok, I think we've really worked hard on solo playing. I mean it's obvious some of us have and I assume some of you are working and not posting. Who knows though if you don't post. But I think those of us active on the site have gotten a lot out of all.

So let's start the Chops Festival. Etudes, exercises and more. Things that will help us build our technique.

Vibe hang at Chris' tonight (not streaming).

7pm-10pm - Myself, Behn Gillece and Randy Sutin will be performing

10pm-2am - Jam session for all instruments.

Pretty good, huh?

I have an idea. how about an Etude/Technique/Gear Festival?

Let's work only on chops, and let's gather information on gear. Instruments etc.

Maybe some of you guys could do interviews of manufacturers (Drew??).

If there was an instrument maker near you, I could cover you expenses to get there. Take photos and interview people.

Off the top of my head is Balter and vanderplas of course. There's another instrument maker in U.S., begins with a D. Just a single guy I think.

Stick makers? Tuners. What's the guys name in Chicago, Gilberto!

Larry Mckenna - Sax
Tony Miceli - Vibes
Kevin MacConnell - Bass
Dan Monaghan - Drums