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Hi all,

The first person who can post a good version of any two of these four etudes receives a free 30 minute lesson with me (Behn). Please see the video for more details and the etudes are attached. Hope to see some folks posting!

The Art and Science of Musical Practice

Due Assignments

• Post yourself playing the melody and then chords to Blue Bossa - Unacompanied - Memorized - in time - demonstrate in class you have memorized the melody and chords
• Play the first 4 bars of Donna Lee - MEMORIZED
• Post Friedman #3 and 4 - Post either 3 or 4
• Talk about the Arrival of Victor Feldman
  • Which tune is the fastest tempo on the album
  • Scott Lafaro played with another great piano player. Who?
  • What was tragic about Scott Lafaro?
  • Which tracks does Victor play on piano?

Warren Wolf has a shirt that says, 'No One Cares, Practice'. 

I think that's a power message for students. It's your turn! 

Your turn to solve the same problems as Gary Burton, Mike Manieri, Milt Jackson and all the rest of the great vibe players.

Hey everyone,

Here's a little lesson on the augmented scale. Let me know if there are any questions! Part 2 coming soon.

Check out the attached PDF!

Can you play this and make it sound good?