quick video here, but think about and practice this a little bit. 

check this out. Practice this way. Not that you will use it all the time, but you might use it a lot! 

this is my stuff. Those of you who have been on the site for a long time, have heard some of this before. 

It has to sound like the song when you solo. That means you know the changes or have AMAZING ears. 

Here's my take of  Tony's blues super pack transcription in Bb.

My mantra is 'Does it Sound LIKE THE SONG". If you remember that you have to make it sound like the song first and foremost then all your practicing is with that in mind. 

David is stellar vibraphonist that resides in Paris, France. He's really a special player. He did a few lessons for us!

This lesson talks about a unique way to pedal a bossa and play a solo. It's cool! And short. You will get it right away.

This is pretty cool. Roy had amazing chops esp in his early days! 

🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 12

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with blues melodies and combining them with chord voicings—moving toward a more complete, chord melody approach.

This week, we introduce a new tune:

👉 “Sonnymoon for Two”

This melody has a slightly different character than Bag’s Groove—it’s more rhythmically active and sits differently against the harmony.

In this version, you’ll notice:

🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 11

Last week, we started working with a real tune—“Bag’s Groove”—combining the melody with chord voicings in the spaces.

This week, we take that idea a step further.

👉 We move toward a more chord melody approach.

In this version, you’ll notice:

• Some melody notes are now harmonized with chords
• Additional voicings fill out the texture
• Certain harmonies are slightly modified for a fuller sound
• The line and harmony are more integrated

What do you think?