The self-titled second EP
Batting Cages - Crossed Me
The new release from Batting Cages, produced by yours truly.
Batting Cages - Feel So Good
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Vince Tampio - The Nook →
Jimmy Cobb drum solo on "Two Bass Hit"
Here's a transcription of Jimmy Cobb trading 8s at the top of this recording.
Grady Hoss & The Sidewinders - Bloodbuzz Ohio
Dig the new single from Grady and the Sidewinders. From the new EP release, coming in 2018!
Grady Hoss and the Sidewinders are following up their 2016 release of "Over & Out" with a new release coming this fall. Here's a sneak peak at the 5 song EP.
Omnitale - Illicium
The new album from Composer/Performer Zachary Guy-Frank, this project is an evolution of his former solo project, Pterofractyl.
Brittany Opperman - Leavin' This Small Town
Recommended Reading: Hanon's Virtuoso Pianist
An essential reference for piano students and professionals for decades, The Virtuoso Pianist is more commonly known as "The Hanon Book." Its popularity is well warranted, as it serves as an excellent method for building strength and dexterity on the keyboard.
These exercises should be employed as a regular part of any player's practice routine, regardless of ability level. While the notation and fingerings can appear challenging to the beginner, the method is designed to gradually introduce comfort and mobility around the piano. To help break down the first two exercises into a less daunting form of notation, I've created a worksheet called Hanon Simplified, which is available on the Reference page
Recommended Reading: Faber Piano Adventures
Recommended Reading: Faber's First Piano Adventures
In sorting through the dearth of publications for beginner piano, Faber's series has become my most often used.
My First Piano Adventure offers a fun, step-by-step method for introducing young beginners to the piano. With traditional songs, classic compositions, and even some music history and theory, these books are a great way to get kids into the world of music.
Recommended Reading: George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control
For many drummers, Stick Control is the foundation of learning and the first book in their collection. Stone's method is simply and succinctly mapped out, and provides critical technical challenges for drummers of all ability levels.
I recently came across this great interview with the legendary Kenny Aronoff, who shares (among other things) a really usefull way to work Stick Control into your practice routine.
Latin Grooves: Bossa Nova
Latin Grooves: Afro-Cuban
Guitar Scales
Here's a few worksheets for learning scale patterns on the guitar. Each scale is notated with tablature, along with its parent chord.
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Playlist: Rock Basics II
Refer to the drum set patterns on the Rock Basics I worksheet; play along and have fun!
Playlist: Rock Basics I
Refer to the drum set patterns on the Rock Basics I worksheet; play along and have fun!
Pretty Eyes
Here's a lead sheet transcription I did for Horace Silver's tune "Pretty Eyes." Be sure to dig on the full record, entitled The Cape Verdean Blues.
Days of Power: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Featuring the song "Back to the Bottle" by Grady Hoss and the Sidewinders
Return to Grisly Manor
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of recording drums and percussion for the soundtrack to Fire Maple Games' new title, Return to Grisly Manor.
The game features an original score by David Decker of NeoSonic Productions, along with percussion parts composed and arranged by yours truly.
Return to Grisly Manor is now available for iOS and Android devices - and features a free version to give the first level a spin without commiting to the purchase.
