My mantra is 'Does it Sound LIKE THE SONG". If you remember that you have to make it sound like the song first and foremost then all your practicing is with that in mind. 

David is stellar vibraphonist that resides in Paris, France. He's really a special player. He did a few lessons for us!

This lesson talks about a unique way to pedal a bossa and play a solo. It's cool! And short. You will get it right away.

This is pretty cool. Roy had amazing chops esp in his early days! 

🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 12

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with blues melodies and combining them with chord voicings—moving toward a more complete, chord melody approach.

This week, we introduce a new tune:

👉 “Sonnymoon for Two”

This melody has a slightly different character than Bag’s Groove—it’s more rhythmically active and sits differently against the harmony.

In this version, you’ll notice:

🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 11

Last week, we started working with a real tune—“Bag’s Groove”—combining the melody with chord voicings in the spaces.

This week, we take that idea a step further.

👉 We move toward a more chord melody approach.

In this version, you’ll notice:

• Some melody notes are now harmonized with chords
• Additional voicings fill out the texture
• Certain harmonies are slightly modified for a fuller sound
• The line and harmony are more integrated