In this practice video I’m working on minor 7 b5 chords or half diminished chords. I’ve found that by just focusing on the 4 notes…
Read Full Blog PostLesson 102: Accenting Triplets
In this practice video I’m working on using hand drums (in this case books) to practice accenting the 2nd triplet. This is similar to Lesson…
Read Full Blog PostLesson 101: Lydian b13 Cycle 5
In this short lesson, I’m delving into the Lydian b13 scale (1, 9, 3, #11, 5, b13, maj7, 1), in real time, exploring its nuances…
Read Full Blog Post~New CD Release “Soliloquy”~
Our newest CD, “Soliloquy”, features ten original compositions performed by a wonderful group of Kansas City musicians. This ensemble has been together for just over…
Read Full Blog Post~Lesson 100: Triads
A continual study of triads helps to build an ever strengthening grasp of the underlying structure of both melody and harmony. Using this simple approach…
Read Full Blog PostNew Drones – Arco Bass
New Acoustic Arco Bass Drones: A Collaboration with Jeff Harshbarger I’m thrilled to announce the release of a new set of practice drones, created in…
Read Full Blog Post~Lesson 88: Bach Theme
In this lesson we’ll look at and play a theme from Bach’s Well Tempered Clavier Book 1; Fugue 10 in E minor. What I find…
Read Full Blog Post