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I'm very particular about the recording and sound. I'm a novice at best for working Logic Pro and final cut but I do know that if I don't control the ricocheting acoustic sounds flying around the room, I'll be frustrated from the start.

In the past, I built expensive baffles and they worked okay but were very difficult to build and even more difficult to move if I want to take them to a new residence or even just move them to a different spot. If you move, you simply fold them up or use them as padding for furniture (win/win).

Was just trying things during the intro!

My student Nathan is really coming along. He plays great and is I think 14. He's def on his way. We work hard and we do duets where he records accompaniment parts in Logic.
What do you think?

Just another upload from a recent gig and one of my favorite newly learned tunes.

If you haven't heard this. Set aside one hour and just get into it.
AND WEAR HEADPHONES AND/OR PLAY IT ON GOOD SPEAKERS.

I think it's a masterpiece. I am a Steve Reich fan.

I saw him in Buenos Aires in their Opera house that looks like a baseball stadium. 7 levels and it was sold out! It was an incredible concert.

Listen and let it happen with no expectations.

IMHO

Getting back on the solo vibes arranging grind (lessons on that coming soon). I'm also listening back and hearing how I slowed down on this one! Those block chords'll get you.

6 + 4 African Bell Perspectives

This video explores a contemporary treatment of a bell pattern from the country of Benin in West Africa. These drumset examples are adapted to playing the balafon, but can be applied to any instrument. The 2-bar pattern in 12/8 is built with the first bar in a “6” feel and the second in “4.” The alternation of 6 and 4 creates a profound shift in perspective as it is played by the musician and heard by the listener.

Download the attached file for notation and variations.

Hey everyone,

Just sharing another clip from my recent performances.