Hello all,

Just a quick lesson on ending ballads (or any tune, really). I demonstrate a few different options for the final chords on a ballad so you don't always have to end on 1 or the b2. Let me know if there are any questions!

Me playing the 4th etude under tempo

I did this a while ago. I probably hated it when I listened back. But time has a way of making us more objective about our past. 

But I think this is cool. I like how I keep time even though it's slow and spacey. 

Rubato and timeless is cool, but not as a crutch. That's what I think.

Reconnected to this vintage standard. Not an easy one to chorus on. 
Please feel free to leave your comment. 

Here's the link to the watch party. We discuss a bit at the end of the video.

Let's have a watch party on Feb. 13, 12pm East Coast Time. 

We can do it on the VibesWorkshop Facebook page. 

I'd like to watch the Milt Jackson interview together. Discuss it in the chat.

https://www.facebook.com/vibesworkshopOnFB

Thanks to Barry K! 

I love hearing Milt talk about playing with 4 mallets! And saying because of his speed he can do the same things as four mallet players!

Interesting! 

Not putting them down or complaining, however their description of a marimba is funny. Wait till the end! 

My quartet has its first performance since I moved to Colorado tomorrow night. The set runs from 7-8:15 pm (Mountain time).

It will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook at the links below. I have also posted the event's description. Hope you can tune in!

Here is a song from my book - Vibraphone Virtuosity: Advanced Progressive Etudes. I hope you enjoy

my vibraphone solo, Etude No 35, taken directly from my book!