Trombone Improvisation Savvy
This is how best to use the music tracks within each of my books
Today, I am laying the groundwork for a new video that I think will be my best. One of the assets within each of my books that I feel us underutilized is the musical drones. I’m not certain as to HOW underutilized, but I have this feeling… The video will lay out in my typical…
Read MoreSlowing the difficulty curve of Trombone Improvisation Savvy
I received an email the other day from a very earnest guy working his way through Trombone Improvisation Savvy. His main question was, “The book quickly becomes advanced—that is, the book progresses faster than my ear! I probably could use more steps. It makes me think that I probably should go back and take some…
Read MoreHow to easily access the sound files for Trombone Improvisation Savvy
I’ve received a few questions on accessing the sound files located on Soundcloud. I probably didn’t do as good a job explaining them on page 8 of the book. So, I’ve created a short video showing you how to find the playlists and the soundfiles within them. I’ve also demonstrated how to “like” the playlists…
Read MoreHow do I get the audio files for Trombone Improvisation Savvy?
A few people have started to ask this question. I dedicated a full page in the book to answering it, but it may need more clarification. To be fair, at this time, no one has received their book to read that page. Early orders are being shipped. Nonetheless, here’s the answer to “where are the…
Read MoreThe hardware and software of an improvisation method
Even though Trombone Improvisation Savvy is officially published, I’ve continued to work on the audio files. I like practicing trombone with the book’s music files and as I do, I hear things needing improvement. So I open up Logic and tweak. For some songs, adding new instruments/sounds transforms the piece into better music for play-along.…
Read MoreFun musical backdrops
Over the past couple months, I’ve been focused on writing Trombone Improvisation Savvy and I’m happy to report that it is finished. I’m in the process of proofing it and plan to make it available within the next week. I’ve sent out advanced copies to a few trombone players for suggestions and testimonials and have…
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