It was Saturday evening, my mobile phone rang with a SMS from my guitarist friend Bernard: "Turn on to France 2!" (French TV channel) So did I...
It was the French music awards evening "Les Victoires de la Musique", the overture tune. They had chosen to make a little medley in tribute to Michael Jackson, with a bunch of French musicians of the moment.
This is the official announcement of the University of Delaware Workshop with David Friedman and myself.
I found this on YouTube the other day. It's a nice piece, but I don't know the group.
Anyone know?
Listen to this. I've given examples before. This works perfectly on the vibes. Can you imagine playing a jazz ballad with this 'style' of playing?
There's so much to learn from Bach. He's figured it all out. So maybe the vibes are not like the guitar or the piano, they're like the violin!!!! :-)
The pdf's for this lesson are under the 'Check This Out Section'.
Barry was talking about preparing for a gig he might or might not do.
It hit me while I was practicing. Every one should spend time 'preparing' for a gig. Even if you don't have one, or feel like you're not good enough. Whatever!!!
When I post my solo pieces, I'm always preparing for my solo vibe CD. I might never make this cd, but I'm always preparing for it. That gives me a level that I have to achieve with each piece.
I fantasize about making a solo cd. So I'm always preparing for it. That means I'm practicing 'for real'.
My first real attempt at stride vibes, also a very early take. Any advice on independence would be awesome.
Thanks
P.S. I'm still working on the whole "Playing with your mouth closed" technique, I'm having a harder time with that than anything else.
There are a lot of potential solo gigs out there for vibes players at local eateries, cafes, street fairs, etc. Granted they don't pay much but it is a great opportunity to work on your repertoire and your solo chops.
Quite strange how a tune can fit with a mood...
I got this beautiful version of Summertime, once more thanks to Face Book... and felt like sharing it with you.
Thanks for "being with me"... through it.
- M
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