Hi everyone! It's been a while since I posted here on Vibes Workshop. Just going through some old videos that I haven't posted and thought I would share - this is "In Your Own Sweet Way" (Dave Brubeck) recorded remotely with some fellow…
Last October, I posted about the experiences I was having at MorningStar Studios learning about recording vibes with ribbon mics and the surprisingly rich sound Glen was able to get with me sequestered in a vocal booth. Some things have…
Hi all! I'm fairly new to the vibraphone, and most recently picked up burton grip a couple of months ago; however, I have been playing percussion and four mallet marimba for a couple of years now (playing with Stevens Grip). My jury is one…
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There's a hard-copy magazine down here in Hilton Head called Local Life. It's a beautiful glossy monthly that is widely read. In the April issue there is an article on me by writer Carolyn Males. Carolyn went above and…
Just recorded this at home as preparation for our latest duo album. Martina Barta is a dream singer to play with. She listens, waits, takes the lead and sings in tune. Her voice has myriad colors that all fit well with the vibraphone.…
This improvisation is inspired by some of the grooves I explore on the African balafon (log xylophone) using 4 mallets. It’s all about freedom and energy, flow without measure, and getting to the “no mind.”
Alchemy appears on my 2017…
In this video we learn how to create angular & quartal Lines using pentatonics
-Download the attached Pfd to follow my thoughts
-For those of you who are beginner you may want to check out my new books called Easy Mallets:
EASY MALLETS…
Hey everyone, I thought I'd share a recent "project" of mine. (headphones recommended!). I hope this is an okay place to share this!
As some of you may know, I'm a big fan of progressive rock, and more recently, space/psychedelic rock. I'…
The producer I am working with to create soundtracks for his mini-series has become one of my favorite teachers. He is not a musician, nor does he even play an instrument formally. His relationship to music comes from his understanding…
If you are done with the exercises listed in the previous video dedicated to guide tones and solo solo playing then check those new challenging exercises.
Make sure to check the previous video called: The Art of Solo Playing cause it's an…