My favorite etude! I keep saying that about other ones, but I think this one’s actually my favorite.

Per Tony and Randall Sutin's recommendations I bought two, balanced Earthworks SR 25's (used). They worked great for a while but one of them developed a weird, random static while the other was just fine. I contacted Earthworks and told them about the problem to see how much a repair would be. Earthworks asked for serial numbers to see if they were still under warranty. I told them I bought them used. They said it didn't matter and the warranty was good for 15 years.

my first improvisation video ... I started studying with Tony and he suggested I post a video ... it is a start !

Just Sayin'.

I taught Dennis when he was at the Curtis Institute.

I could not believe how good his ears and his memory were. He could face the other way, I could play some 4 mallet stuff and he would come over and play it back. He was a freak.

I just saw this tonight. Dennis is something else!

Hope you can make it!

I've been listening to a lot of pianists and slow blues, trying to replicate the staccato stride kind of style. Here's "In a Sentimental Mood!"

Your imagination is only limited by what you know!

I love this quote and it sums up everything for me.

I know what it means to me, what does it mean to you?

Let's figure out the first class for I'll Remember April.

How about the 15th. 7pm EST, I could also do 8pm as well.

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Have been working on this tune for a few weeks and its a transcription of the sax and trumpet solos, managed to nail most of it except two bars of Charlie's solo where its a lot of notes at a very fast speed so forgive my attempt even though I put a lot of hours into this section in particular. I am playing drums as well just added a bass line. Anyway hope you like it and as always comments welcome.