I just looked and we're at around 4500 posts. That's if i understand the software correctly. Actually I think it's over 5,000 posts. Man we have come a long way. Thanks to all of us and our love of the instrument and our dedication. I thank you guys for your support of the site.

We must be at about 600 lessons now, I think? Well definitely over 500.

Maybe we should tie in with our partners in the west? I think we could easily pull off an East Coast vibe summit. I could get us a place to play no sweat and get the band. We chip in for food and have a really nice hang.

What do you east coast people think??? I'm just going to need help organizing and setting it up.

Ideas??

So... Wow.

He is the man, huh?

soooo, tony and bill eavans are kind of similar in a way..
i watched just a video from tony talking about putting yourself in a box, and this interview of bill evans goes along with that idea. there's just so much to say about it, hopefully some people will have their own ideas on it.I think bill evans is one of the most interesting people to hear speak. it's pretty simple ideas, but said very well and clearly.

i'm looking into some camps/workshops to do over the summer and wondering if anyone has some ideas on where to look. i'm for sure doing the one in delaware. thanks for any help

in my lesson we talked about approaching practicing for a little, and tony reminded me of a bill evans quote.

"It's better to practice one tune for 24 hours than it is to practice 24 tunes in an hour."

I'm guessing he didn't mean literally to spend 24 straight hours on a tune, but i'm on break, and i've got some free time... we've been working on fried bananas in our lessons, and so in the next few days i'm going to pick a day to wake up at 8 or so, and practice fried bananas for 24 hours, with some breaks for food.

You and I by Rebel Bran and the Funky Orkestar

For those of you checking this out please enjoy!

hi people I do not know if you see that but it is interesting not?
it is a transcription solo of gary burton

amazing solo?
hi has a incredible fluidity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IqlTmUzcAE

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