#InTheShed
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Where Do Songs Come From?
The following is in no way an indictment of Kenny Garrett. And full disclaimer: I don’t know Mr. Garrett and have no way of verifying any connection between what follows. It’s merely an observation. But if you’ve ever feared…
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Why Active Listening Is Important (& How You Can Do It Better)
There is a big difference between hearing and listening. An even bigger difference between listening and listening actively. In the 2 videos below I’m going to show you several ways you can deepen your relationship to…
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29 Things Michael Brecker Wants You to Know (Including the Importance of Guitars, Playing Drums, Transcribing and Dancing in Bathing Suits)
This 1984 clinic at The University of North Texas wraps up our Michael Brecker series on #InTheShed. Everyone who knew Brecker would tell you how genuinely humble and down-to-earth he was, and you really get…
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Michael Brecker’s EWI Solo on “In A Sentimental Mood” – Live in Tokyo
Michael Brecker month continues this week on #InTheShed and no series on Brecker would be complete without a does of EWI. http://youtu.be/MkyTk5OmVaU Holy crap and thank you YouTubes! I flipped my s*#& when I heard…
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2 Michael Brecker Solos I Can’t Live Without
May is Michael Brecker month here on #InTheShed and these are two of my favorite Michael Brecker solos from one of my favorite Brecker albums, Out of The Loop. 1. Slang Solo ~3:40 Ever wondered…
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Michael Brecker Solo Saxophone Concert
What more inspiration might you need to shed? I mean, c’mon…have you ever heard intervals sound so musical?! This is the epitome of control, command and creativity on the horn. Brecker once told me that…