Wynton Marsalis
MASTER CLASS – JAZZ, contains Wynton working with a college jazz quintet. Includes in-depth discussions and demonstrations of all all aspects of the rhythm section as well as the front line horns. Also covers concepts of improvisation as well as playing in a group. Techniques of listening and interacting as a group are demonstrated and discussed. Cram packed with useful information for players and teachers who work with small groups and big bands. All serious jazz students and teachers should study this outstanding and informative DVD!
In this unique DVD, Wynton traces the history of the Trumpet from the early examples of a Conch Shell and Ram’s Horn, to today’s modern orchestral and jazz instruments. He explains how the construction of the Trumpet has changed over time, and demonstrates those changes by playing and talking about different historical instruments and their respective historical eras. In addition to this entertaining and interesting historical review, Wynton includes two bonus sections specifically for the trumpet player and musician. "Essential Tips for Getting Your Sound", and "From The Beginning", give the player unique insight from this excellent educator, Pulitzer Prize Winner, and superb musician to bring into your own sound every day ! These are programs that everyone interested in the Trumpet or how to play it should have in their collection!
MASTER CLASS – TRUMPET, contains three student performances of classical trumpet literature by Tartini, Aruturian and Hindemith. Wynton works with each student on interpretation and performance objectives. There is also an extended question and answer section that covers many areas of Trumpet playing in both the classical and Jazz styles.
Steve Wilkerson & Friends
Sax master Steve Wilkerson's DVD includes clinic segments on jazz vibrato, phrasing, obtaining a bigger sound, control and breathing techniques plus several full jazz concert recordings! An outstanding resource for any aspiring jazz saxophonist!! Exceptional!
Dave Frank
Berklee Professor Dave Frankexplains the basics of jazz inprovization with a DVD that will help any beginning improvisor, regardless of instrument. Especially clear and concise instructions make this a valuable teaching tool!
Jeff Porcaro & Friends
Famed Toto and Steely Dan drummer, Jeff Porcaro describes his approaches to straight time, triplet and shuffle feels and latin grooves along with a host of personal tips. Includes a Master Sessions booklet with fully notated examples from the DVD. Very Highly Recommended!
Larry Antonino, Electric Bass
DVD volume one includes finger techinique, positions and scales, harmonics and octaves, blues, funk and rock licks, how to tune and set up an amp, how to make a tight rhythm section and more. Includes a detailed booklet. 29 Minutes
Tommy Igoe, Drum Set
On this DVD drummer Tommy Igoe demonstrates 47 of todays most popular drum patterns. Includes performances with a rhythm track played by some of New York's top players. This unique feature lets the student hear what each groove sounds and feels like with real music played by real musicians, As a Special bonus, the DVD includes a free Groove Essentials Wall Poster, which contains fully-notated examples of every one of the 47 grooves on the DVD! THE BEST DRUM SET INSTRUCTION DVD EVER! 220 Minutes.
Joe Lovano
Develop your own voice with the practice techniques that have helped Joe Lovano on of the most respected improvisersof our time. This DVD is chock full of inventive techniques to make your improvised solos more musical. Designed for advanced players with a good background in improvising. A wonderful teaching tool! 59 minutes.
Danny Morris, Electric Bass
Learn how to lock into an airtight groove with Berklee professor and top bass player, Danny Morris. On this DVD, Morris breaks down the secrets of syncopation, rhythmic displacement, left-hand muting, and more. These practical lessoon will help you build your bass playing with more variety while still keeping the grooves in the pocket. 32 Minutes.
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