Pat Torpey, the solid hard-rock drummer from Mr. Big, explains the development of his style and techniques through four chapters of exercises, including a spectacular nine-minute drum solo. He also performs and discusses seven Mr. Big songs, explaining his secrets and tricks. Topics covered include paradiddles, grace notes, drum solos, hi-hat work, and basic and double-bass footwork. Features a special performance with Billy Sheehan on bass, and a printable lesson booklet on disc. 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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This four-hour, 2-DVD set includes 15 song performances with analysis and breakdowns, including the music of Styx and others. Todd also covers topics such as odd phrasing, hand exercises and applications, concepts for practice routines, and an extensive look at ghost notes. He also touches on several topics rarely covered on other drum DVDs, including career development ideas and concepts to navigate through life as a touring/working musician. Many other concepts and tips are also presented, along with several new drum solos.
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Learn the most popular altered tunings in metal guitar – Eb Standard, Drop-C#, Drop-D, D Standard, Drop-C, C Standard and B Standard – all while playing licks, riffs and chords in the styles of Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Godsmack, Slipknot, DevilDriver, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall and many others! 2 hr., 14 min.
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This DVD features the music and the life of the man who virtually invented the vibraphone as a jazz instrument, in an astounding career that spanned 73 years. It presents vintage film clips and rare photographs from the 1930s through the 1990s, combined with incisive commentary from contemporary mallet master Mike Mainieri; and award-winning percussionist Steve Smith. Joining Lionel Hampton throughout this singular musical journey are a number of other jazz legends, including Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Milt Buckner, Betty Carter and dozens of other jazz stars. 70 minutes.
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Jim Hall, the great jazz improviser, presents a jazz guitar master class for all guitarists. This DVD is unique because it not only provides a detailed approach to jazz improvisation by demonstrating techniques and musical theory, but it also allows students to find their own musical voices by showing possibilities based on Hall's musical experiences. This DVD is designed for the newcomer to jazz guitar. It covers the fundamentals and basic concepts essential for jazz improvisation. Hall's master class was taped in an informal setting, with conversations and performances by Hall and New York City jazz guitarist Satoshi Inoue. Topics covered include: approach to basic blues • discovering jazz guitar • sounds of jazz guitar • fingering and picking • dynamics • motive development • II-V-I progressions • finding your own voice. 57 minutes.
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Learn authentic blues harmonica styles and techniques from master bluesman Steve Guyger in this special instructional DVD. Steve shares many valuable playing secrets, concepts, and insights into the rich and timeless traditions of blues harp. Joined by celebrated Chicago blues guitarist Billy Flynn, the DVD also features plenty of inspiring and soulful performances. As an added bonus, guitar backing tracks are included so you can jam along! Topics covered include: harmonica history • harmonica basics • harmonica techniques • sound and tone • playing chords • blues progressions • using positions and keys • playing in a band • and more. 1 hr., 14 min.
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Features over 90 minutes of prog-rock video lessons from the world's best, including Carl Palmer, Gavin Harrison, Mike Portnoy, Neil Peart, Todd Sucherman, Gregg Bissonette and more.
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A highly educational DVD that goes beyond “licks” to help you push your abilities to the next level. Topics covered include blast beat concepts and workouts, extreme fill-ins, speed around the kit, odd time concepts, reading concepts, practicing systems, general tips, and warm-ups. Also includes double bass speed, control, balance, and expanded vocabulary. 5 hrs., 14 min.
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Includes all 6 educational and entertaining DVDs from the series in one convenient boxed set. Includes: Bach's Fight for Freedom, Bizet's Dream, Handel's Last Chance, Liszt's Rhapsody, Rossini's Ghost, and Strauss: The King of Three Quarter Time.
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Marsalis on Music is the young people's music series of our time. The series is hosted by Wynton Marsalis, the most popular and acclaimed jazz musician of his generation, as well as a distinguished classical performer. Helped by his jazz band and students from Tanglewood, led by Seiji Ozawa, Wynton puts a fresh spin on music and music appreciation. His inspired instruction, reinforced by superb performances and exciting graphics, not only teaches the fundamentals of music, but also makes learning fun. This pack features four episodes: Why Toes Tap, Listening for Clues, Sousa to Satchmo, Tackling the Monster. Approx. 4 hours.
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Just as the title suggests, this DVD focuses on the advanced topics of independence and polyrhythms, with challenging yet highly educational clips from Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information), Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheney), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), Derek Roddy (extreme metal master), Todd Sucherman (Styx), Randy Black (Annihilator, Primal Fear), Chris Coleman (Chaka Khan, New Kids on the Block), Thomas Lang (Stork, Gianna Nannini), John Riley (jazz legend), and Phil Maturano (Afro-Cuban expert). The program is hosted by Chris Pennie (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Coheed & Cambria), who brings his own expertise on these topics to bear as he introduces each artist. Bonus footage of Chris is also included.
Priced affordably and containing a wealth of previously released material from the Hudson Music catalog, the titles in the Ultimate Drum Lessons series have proven to be very popular with drummers. In response to customer comments, the clips on these new releases have been chosen specifically for their educational/instructional content (less concert performances and more actual lessons).
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Interest in hand drumming is on the rise, and this DVD will get beginning djembe players up and running with everything you need to know quickly, while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the djembe. It contains a brief historical overview, an introduction to basic use of the instrument, a complete approach to basic sound production techniques, and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer, but also a highly experienced educator, and his explanations are clear, concise, and fun. 1 hr., 12 min.
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Interest in hand drumming is on the rise, and this DVD will get beginning cajon players up and running with everything you need to know quickly, while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the cajon. It contains a brief historical overview, an introduction to basic use of the instrument, a complete approach to basic sound production techniques, and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer, but also a highly experienced educator, and his explanations are clear, concise, and fun.
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This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Trumpet Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the trumpet. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of trumpet music! 26 minutes.
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The chapel organist, Johann Sebastian Bach, is enraged. It's bad enough his boss, Duke Wilhelm, stifles his creativity. Now the bumbling fool has given him a servant he suspects is a spy! But soon, the temperamental composer recognizes a kindred soul in his new 10-year-old assistant, Frederick. For both know too well what's its like not to be able to follow your dream. Set in 1717, Bach's 32nd year, Bach's Fight for Freedom passionately argues that the only master you can serve faithfully is your own heart. Formatted with English, Spanish and French languages. 53 minutes.
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Keyboard magazine calls Chuck Leavell “one of the finest rock keyboardists of all time.” His work has been heard on the recordings of Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Train, The Indigo Girls, Blues Traveler and many others. In his first instructional DVD, Chuck starts out with the basics – stretching, finger exercises, octaves and scales – and then demonstrates techniques useful for playing blues, gospel and boogie woogie piano. Along the way, he breaks down Eric Clapton's “Alberta” and The Allman Brothers' “Statesboro Blues” and “Jessica.” Archival clips of Ray Charles, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Meade “Lux” Lewis, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band complement recollections of Chuck's early musical experiences and notable career highlights. This jam-packed DVD also includes a special section in which Chuck shares his thoughts about how to prepare for the recording studio. Whether you're a beginner or a pro at the piano, this DVD will provide you with tips to improve your playing! 125 minutes.
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Perfect for VJs, this autolooping DVD features jazz musicians and instruments: saxophones, trombones, clarinets, trumpets, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Jazzy dancers and constantly changing colorful backgrounds are captivating to the eye! Features the original sound of New Orleans' own N'awlins Gumbo Kings!
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Part of being an artist is being a teacher. Directly or indirectly, through their work or their words, artists teach. In this series of DVDs, some of the most important jazz artists are presented in a unique master class setting. They perform, they talk about their lives and work, students play for them and the comment and instruct those students. Students discuss their expectations before the class and their thoughts after the class. Viewers will observe learning taking place, and come to understand how great artists think, perform, and teach. We hope this series will inspire others to videotape and document artists as teachers and teachers as artists. This DVD was recorded and filmed October 9, 2005 at the Center for Jewish History, New York City. Songs performed include “Yes, There Is a C.O.T.A.,” “Goodbye, Mr. Evans,” and “What Is This Thing Called Shove.” 3 hours, 23 minutes.
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World-renowned music educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman has created a valuable resource for violinists, violists, and string teachers. This DVD provides a comprehensive overview of the issues that determine instrument position and support. Topics covered include: instrument position as determined by body-type as well as natural joint and muscle function • working with four planes for placement • individualizing your chin- and shoulder-rest to work more efficiently for you • creating supportive practice habits in a conducive environment • postural issues and their effect on instrument hold • reprogramming muscular habits • and more. 1 hour, 30 minutes.
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Learn and Master is an award-winning multi-media series, offering a comprehensive home learning system, progressing from beginner to advanced levels of skill and expertise. With professional instruction in an easy-to-use DVD-based format along with play-along CDs, an instruction book, and online support, this package will guide aspiring dancers every step of the way. Learn & Master Ballroom Dance is designed for those who want to learn ballroom dancing from the ground up. Imagine starting with the basics and progressing through intermediate and advanced levels of ballroom dance all with one easy-to-use program. Just follow along with the systematic exercises, complete them at your own pace and on your own time scheudle – and you'll become a well-rounded, highly skilled and versatile dancer! The set includes: 26 complete sessions on 13 instructional DVDs, 75+ page lesson book, six dance-along music CDs with corresponding styles, online support community, and more! Total running time 17.75 hours.
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Features over 90 minutes of double bass drumming lessons from the world's best, including Thomas Lang, Derek Roddy, Jason Bittner, Mike Portnoy, Steve Smith, Chris Adler, Simon Phillips and more.
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In this 2-DVD set with John Moyer of the multi-platinum selling band disturbed, he shares the bass techniques that have made him a key part of propelling the band into metal history! Learn how he uses his pick to attack the strings and create an aggressive sound and techniques like octaves and fifths, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. John teaches how he adds transition notes chromatically to make bass lines flow. He reveals his signature method for writing, syncopates bass lines and teaches you to combine simple and complex techniques to create a sound that “cuts” through. John created custom backing tracks for this program that you will use to apply what you learn. It's packed with techniques that every aspiring metal bassist must know!
Each Rock House product includes free lifetime membership to Rock House's online lesson support system. Enhance your learning experience, links with instructors, download backing tracks, access message boards, and much more. You'll connect with a community of musicians around the world learning to play music using The Rock House Method.
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This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Alto Sax Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the saxophone. Simply follow along with the songs as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of saxophone music! 25 minutes.
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Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist Mike Stern has been in the public eye (and ears) since he was a member of the Miles Davis Band in the early '80s. His prolific performances and recordings have earned him recognition as one of the best and most popular contemporary guitarists today. This, his first instructional DVD, includes four live performances by Mike and his band at the 55 Bar in New York City, the historical club in which Mike has played for over 15 years, accompanied by many great musicians, including Jaco Pastorius. Additionally, in an exclusive interview with New York-based jazz guitarist Satoshi Inoue, Stern offers his own analysis and explanation of each tune. The songs – a blues, a standard, a ballad, and a funk tune – were carefully selected by Mike himself in order to demonstrate every aspect of his guitar performance and techniques. He also gives insight into his background, influences and practice routines, and provides a thorough review of his gear configurations. Everything you need to know about this versatile guitar master! Includes lesson sheets. 1 hour, 6 minutes.
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Every instrument requires maintenance – including the voice! Presented by Mark Baxter, a renown vocal therapist with an international roster of clients, The Singer's Toolbox is jam-packed with essential information, exercises and tips for any style singer. No prior training's needed. Just slip this in your DVD player and learn: how your voice works – with clear examples and demos; four steps to keep your voice strong; performance tips; and how to repair vocal damage. 50 minutes.
Also available from Mark Baxter:
The Rock-N-Roll Singer's Survival Manual
00660176/$17.95
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Learn the essential techniques and secrets of traditional and modern salsa piano from Grammy Award®-winner Oscar Hernandez. This DVD includes: full band performances of Latin styles including Latin Jazz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, Bolero, and Danzon • tips on musicianship, practice and performance • an exclusive interview. 43 minutes.
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Learn the fundamentals of modern keyboard playing through the drills and examples on this DVD, designed to improve playing skills and teach basic concepts of theory. A booklet is also included which further illustrates basic music notation, scales, and harmony. Designed for the beginning to intermediate musician, this DVD will start the viewer on the way to becoming a serious player. The DVD covers: basic keyboard technique and exercises • basic musical terms, music notation and symbols • practice disciplines • ear training exercises • harmony. 1 hour, 14 minutes.
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Part of being an artist is being a teacher. Directly or indirectly, through their work or their words, artists teach. In this series of DVDs, some of the most important jazz artists are presented in a unique master class setting. They perform, they talk about their lives and work, students play for them and the comment and instruct those students. Students discuss their expectations before the class and their thoughts after the class. Viewers will observe learning taking place, and come to understand how great artists think, perform, and teach. We hope this series will inspire others to videotape and document artists as teachers and teachers as artists. Songs performed include: Along Came Betty • Blue 'n' Boogie • Cool Mean Joe (Killer Joe) • Whisper Not. Recorded and filmed April 25, 2005 at Loyola University, New Orleans. 2 hours, 46 minutes.
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Part of being an artist is being a teacher. Directly or indirectly, through their work or their words, artists teach. In this series of DVDs, some of the most important jazz artists are presented in a unique master class setting. They perform, they talk about their lives and work, students play for them and they comment and instruct those students. Students discuss their expectations before the class and their thoughts after the class. Viewers will observe learning taking place, and come to understand how great artists think, perform and teach. This DVD features a Gatemouth Brown performance recorded in September of 2004 at Loyola University in New Orleans, with a master class, as well as an interview at Gatemouth Brown's home with Loyola students. Running time: 2 hours, 1 minute.
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Here is the ultimate teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and on-screen ukulele notation so viewers can play all of the musical examples. Simply follow along with the music on screen as you watch and listen to the teacher! Covers: melodies, chords and songs; picking and strumming; playing tips and techniques; standard notation; and more! 1 hr., 15 min.
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