Well, I will have to give some sort of short workshop at the WVC (World Vibes Congress) this year. I was going to take notes and keep a diary on my computer and thought I would do it here. So I'll blog here and you guys can give me your two cents.
Questions? Thoughts? What did you think? Let's talk about his book, here.
I have some things to say but I'll wait. How about some of you start. Gary will check in to answer questions and comment (I'm pretty sure).
Here’s what I got down with this etude. I think this one went really well, and I think there’s still things that I can improve with my balance (I definitely want to bring out my dynamics, and bringing up the melody to be clear over that bass line). Feel free to leave any thoughts and feedback on this piece and any advice is very welcome!!
Here’s what I got down this Tuesday for this Friedman Etude. There’s definitely some things I want to improve, like I definitely started to rush at parts that were giving me trouble which I gotta watch out for, and I think there’s times when I might hit lower on the instrument and had gotten the node. Otherwise, I think I did well capturing the correct notes in this recording. Any other advice for what I could improve, especially something that I might have missed, is much appreciated!!!
I have a concert in a few days. It's with The Philadelphia Mallet Quartet. That's me, Behn Gillece, Oliver Mayman and Morgan Walbridge. We are each going to play a solo tune in the middle of the concert. That's a little nerv racking!
When I do something like this I first work on the tune, then start recording it. I walk in my studio turn on Logic. I HAVE TO play the first version complete. Imagining I'm at the concert and walking on stage. I have to try and play with some nervs, if you know what I mean.
The procurement and bending of aluminum has become increasingly expensive in recent years. Therefore, I decided to make another folding frame for my M55 bar set, this time using mostly 3D-printed components.
Charlie is a great vibe player from California. This is a great cd with an allstar personnel.
Tony's broadcast from the museum at the Wells Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research was very interesting. Dr. Frank Kumor described the instruments, and he's really knowledgeable and dedicated to the museum's mission. I'd like to talk with the professor because I grew up six blocks from what was the Musser factory in La Grange Park, Illinois, and when I was a teenager, I got a personal tour from the president. I also got to pick up my M55 at the factory in 1986. I hope Tony will post the video.
Hey everyone,
I’m really looking forward to being part of the upcoming Steve Weiss Mallet Festival in late July and early August! It’s always great to connect with other players in person, and I’m especially excited to work with many of you face to face.
During the festival, I’ll be teaching concepts directly tied to the two video lesson series I’ve been sharing here on VibesWorkshop:
There is no such thing as a great musician without GREAT time.