Peter Erskine is recognized throughout the world as one of the most creative and expressive drummers playing in any style of music. Live at JazzBaltica features the Peter Erskine Trio with pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson. Recorded in 1993 in Salzau, Germany, this program captures a brilliant group on an especially inspired night. Special DVD Features: bonus footage • a photo gallery • audio-only tracks from Peter's solo albums • and more. Running time: 75 minutes.
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Twelve-year-old Michelle Marin doesn't like her piano teacher. Monsieur Bizet is irritable, forgetful, aloof – distracted by a failing marriage and the rigors of composing his new opera. But as the composer begins to tell Michelle the story of the gypsy Carmen, her imagination is captured. For, just as in Bizet's opera, her soldier father is stationed in Seville...and she fears he will never return. Set in Paris in 1875, Bizet's Dream is the story of an unusual friendship between two people who share the ability to feel life deeply and a beautifully filmed testament to the power of music to set those feelings free. Formatted with English, Spanish and French languages. 53 minutes.
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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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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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Master teacher and performer John Timmins guides you through all the basics to play the trombone. Specifically designed for the very beginner, it covers: parts and assembly of the instrument, breathing and posture, essentials of producing a good tone, and care for your instrument. You'll also learn music reading with notes and rhythms and learn to play your very first melodies, right along with a great backup band. 22 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 two-disc set was recorded and filmed November 21, 2004 at the Center for Jewish History, New York City. Songs performed include: Sleeves • 'Round Midnight • Love Song • Prince Albert. Over 4 hours of footage.
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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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Trippin' on Christmas is an auto-looping visual light show for your TV! Mute the sound and pick the Christmas music that you want to play. Bonus visuals include a relaxing red & green full-screen lava lamp and a silky warm fireplace. 1 hour, 20 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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This unique DVD offers a variety of looping or straight countdown timing options. Choose from 60-45-30-20-15-10-5-4-3-2-1 minutes and also a 30-Second countdown. Use it as a workout timer, lesson clock, test timer and so much more! Adds a new, fun element to board games (see Music Triviology games) and card games, charades, Pictionary, poker and more. So simple to use! 120 minutes.
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On A Day in the Recording Studio, Mark Schulman shows you how to play and record state-of-the-art drum tracks. The DVD simply and humorously shows you the complete spectrum of recording drums in the studio: preparation of the equipment, tuning, microphone technique, digital recording, performance, editing, effects, studio construction, creating drum parts, Schulman's own quick system of charting songs, and great video footage. Nearly every studio drummer in Los Angeles records his/her own drum tracks in bedrooms, garages, and home studios. This DVD shows you how to do it and reduces your fear of getting started by giving you simple, entertaining, and inspiring instruction. You can start recording right away!
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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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VJ World Visuals – Go-Go Dancers is a fun, tempo-driven DVD. These nine talented professional go-go dancers will surely inject energy onto your screens! Each edited BPM auto-loop will fit the music mix you choose to play. These DVDs are seen in the world's best bars and nightclubs, used by DJ & VJ professionals around the globe. Get three DVDs and use different tempos on a variety of screens for a great effect. OK girls, let's dance! 1 hr., 40 min.
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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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Seriously, I need to know what to say to my girlfriend/boyfriend when, after we go to dubstep gig he/she says “so exactly what is an LFO?”
Sound Advice is an indispensable DVD for anyone looking for the inside track on sound design - from being able to tweak the presets with some confidence, to being able to create custom sound from scratch or apply a tailored and appropriate digital effect.
Running almost 9 hours the program explores every voice programming and effects parameter on the world-beating Yamaha Motif ES, offering unique insights into this rarely seen world at the hands of senior sound designer Dave Polich.
Although based around the Motif ES, Sound Advice translates seamlessly to any model in the Motif range (the 'Classic', Racks, MO series, or the Motif XS/XF) and indeed can be applied to any hardware or software synth platform made in the past ten years that employs waveforms and 'analog-style' filters, envelope generators, LFOs etc, along with the now customary basket of digital effects.
Impress your friends and yourself.
Key Scenes include: Creating simple voices from scratch, classic analog programming, filters and envelope generators, LFOS and DSP effect programming. Run time: 8 hours, 30 min.
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I could make a ton of money with my PA system if only I knew how it all worked.
Exploring Sound Reinforcement is produced by Keyfax NewMedia in conjunction with Yamaha Corporation of America and looks at all aspects of buying, assembling, and operating sound reinforcement systems.
Starting with the individual pieces of equipment, Exploring Sound Reinforcement looks at microphones, mixers, power amplifiers, loudspeakers, and effects, and explains the crucial features and options in logical 'signal-flow' style.
Whatever your role in music, from a teacher, to a student, to a band member, to a club owner, to a trainee sound engineer, Exploring Sound Reinforcement will guide you through the maze using simple terminology, and in great style.
Be heartened by the fact that nobody knows everything.
Key sections include: The equipment, putting it all together, setting up, soundcheck, monitoring, live applications and troubleshooting.
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Ever wondered how to get the same sound on your home studio projects that the pros get on your favorite CDs? Agonized over the right guitar sound? Pondered the perfect mic placement? Now, with Home Recording Magazine's 100 Recording Tips and Tricks, you can start getting the sound you've always wanted, while learning the secrets of pro recording engineers and producers. With either the DVD or video, you'll learn several strategies for turning your recording sessions into productive experiences that help you make the most of your music. Recorded at New York's Bass Hit Studios, where the music for HBO's hit series Oz is produced, and featuring the contributions of more than 10 recording engineers, producers and professional musicians, this title offers 100 useful tips and tricks for all sorts of recording studio activity, including: miking drums and other instruments • recording guitars • using computers • pre-production • tracking • mixing • post-production • and more. 36 minutes.
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Veteran audio engineer and instrumentalist Eric Van Landingham walks viewers through the full production of a metal track from basic rhythm tracks, lead and rhythm guitars, lead and backing vocals, all the way to the mixing and final mastering stage. This extensive video guide is the ideal rock and metal recording primer for musicians, producers and engineers at all levels.?Mixcraft Pro Studio 6 DAW users can see, hear, and manipulate the finished tracks with the included Mixcraft project file (Acoustica Mixcraft DAW software sold separately). The DVD also includes the music video of the finished track, “Dancing on the Edge of Obscurity.”
This exclusive video distills Eric's years of experience into a simple step-by-step guide for creating punchy, hard-hitting professional rock recordings with even the most modest recording gear. Though Mixcraft Master Class Rock and Metal focuses on recording using Acoustica's award-winning Mixcraft 6 DAW software, the techniques detailed are equally effective for any recording environment or software platform.
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Methods and Mechanics sheds new light on the playing and concepts of one of the most exciting drummers of our time. Built around note-for-note transcriptions by drummer/educator Brad Schlueter, the book also includes detailed commentary from both Todd and Brad about the concepts contained in Todd's playing. Included in this package are 8 songs, 5 breathtaking solos, and several of Todd's custom drum lessons (highlighting his approach to double bass drumming and hybrid rudiments on the kit). All of the songs and solos are included on the CD, as well as drumless play-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. This book serves as a complete package to analyze, practice, and understand some of the concepts employed by Todd with artists such as Styx, Brian Wilson, Jerry Goodman, Peter Cetera, Brian Culbertson, Spinal Tap, Michael Bolton, The Falling Wallendas, Eric Marienthal, and many others. The DVD is jam-packed with performances by Todd, instruction on hand and foot technique, quick tips, and much more!
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Get both volumes of Todd Sucherman's acclaimed DVDs in one convenient pack! Watch Todd perform and offer 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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Hosted by long-time Yamaha guru Dave Polich, •MOXF In 'N' Out• offers an exhaustive look at all the ways you can load and save your content – songs, patterns, arpeggios, voice and sample libraries and MIDI files – on the Yamaha MOXF. This 12-scene program focuses on opportunities offered by the MOXF's sample-saving Flashboard option. MOXF users in need of “the complete package” of support should also view •Discovering the Yamaha MOX•, which offers a complete look at MOX and whose main features are shared by the MOXF. 2 hours.
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An insider's look at music production techniques and processes on and with the Yamaha Motif. Filmed on the Motif XF but almost fully compatible with Motif XS and MOXF. Co-hosted by Motif guru Phil “Bad Mister” Clendennin, this feature length video covers all the recording features of the Motif including Pattern and Song recording, arpeggios, effects, how MIDI becomes audio, interaction with the leading DAWs and much more. A complete and indispensable guide to recording on the world's most popular keyboard workstation.
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This jam-packed CD/DVD pack features a standard audio CD of the original A&M recording of “The Age of Steam” as well as a DVD with over four hours of content, including: a master class • a documentary • a Dolby Digital stereo and surround sound mix of the original recordings • and interviews with several participants in that recording (Bob Brookmeyer, Roger Kellaway, Tom Scott and Stephan Goldman). The DVD also includes the sheet music for each composition on the recording, including the parts for each instrument, which can be printed out from a PC.
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This DVD offers easy-to-understand exercises and demonstrations that can be applied to all levels and styles. These include: breathing/blowing exercises • tone/pitch exercises • technique exercises • melody/phrasing exercises • fingering exercises • ear training exercises. Clear and detailed instruction is given both onscreen and in the accompanying 48-page booklet. 60 minutes.
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This sensational DVD covers topics including: forming your embouchure, warming up, three kinds of air, how and what to practice, singing through your horn, mutes, cleaning and much more. Also features interviews with Snooky Young, Maria Schneider, Wayne Bergeron, Ingrid Jensen and Bob Reeves, plus a tour of the Calicchio Trumpet Factory.
“This great teaching and learning tool should be in every trumpet player's library.”
– Doc Severinsen
“You'd better believe that everything in this fantastic video is purely the gospel!”
– Clark Terry
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Transform your TV with these three soothing visuals! Warm yourself with a selection of comforting fireplaces, give any room an aquatic vibe while enjoying the relaxing fish tank, or chill out to a full screen of lava bubbles in perpetual motion, made with real lava! 2 hours with auto-loop feature.
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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 two-disc set was recorded and filmed on November 14, 2004 at the Center for Jewish History, New York City. Songs performed include: Perdido • I Don't Wanna Be Kissed • Bye, Bye Blackbird • Mumbles. 4 hours, 32 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. 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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