Berklee Improv Class - Applying the improvisational concept of Four Note Groupings over John Coltrane's Giant Steps. In my 39th year of teaching and it continues to be a pleasure teaching these talented and motivated musicians. I feel fortunate to be able to pass on the information as well as learn and grow along with the students.

I recently had to change the felt damper strip on my M55. Over the years it had packed down pretty hard, making it less effective and even causing buzzing sounds when it made contact with some of the bars.

Something from the laboratory...see what u think!
Steve

I would like to invite musicians and non musicians around Philadelphia to come to my graduate recital, 23rd of November 7:30 pm at Caplan recital hall (211 S Broad St 17th Fl Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107).

Thank you
Dimitrios

This etude combines the shout to this tune, along with a few chords intertwined. Enjoy!

Here's a simple but effective idea of using 2 triads to make lines over a dominant harmony. Seems obvious, but I like the way it sounds.
-Tyler

Hey Guys,

Tony suggested me to upload a solo tune per week. so i'mtrying to do a regular thing here. (i call it Haukes TOTW. ;)).

This week i choosed Burt Bacharachs Alfie. - Its not a typical Jazz tune i guess, but i love it. its so beautiful.
i played it without improvisation, i just played the head twice and put it in different keys.

tell me what you think.

hauke

Please note that in the audio, I keep referring to the half diminished chord in measure 25 as "diminished", but I really meant and even played HALF diminished! Haha!