We played a blues and passed the choruses around the room. Our goal was to not mess up the form or the time. We did pretty good. Just a couple of glitches!!!

I've been enjoying playing through this etude. First, I posted a slow and clear version, and then a faster version. I think the piece sounds better at a faster pace, because it gives the lines more cohesion. However, t's still a work in progress. I think if I play with it for another week or two it should feel a lot more comfortable and fluid.

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Hi Everyone,

At the Phila workshop a couple of weeks ago, Tony mentioned being a big fan of the book, "Peak."

I'm in the process of finishing that book up and as he had mentioned, it's loaded with some great information on what some of the world's thought leaders on "expertise" are learning and sharing with us.

Solo Vibraphone on "Angel Eyes" - I worked on solo playing a lot with Gary Burton when I was a studying with him in the 70s at Berklee. The lessons with Gary were mind opening and very challenging. I was very fortunate to be there at the school in the 70s studying with Gary and as well as so many other great teachers including Alan Dawson. Entering as a drummer and then switching to vibes (and piano) was a very good move for me. The lessons with Gary were split with vibes and piano. I'm still working at it after all these years and still love it.

Hey Everyone...I hope everyone's doing great.

During the week long workshop in Phila a couple of weeks ago, one of the teachers was dealing with some arm/elbow soreness. Clearly there was something going on that was most likely related to the shoulder, elbow, or arm/hand, that if nothing else, reflected a LOT of years of playing the instrument and the related wear and tear on the tissues, all of which is probably to be expected given how many years this player has been playing hard, and great!