How to Transcribe, and the Benefits of Doing it (Part 1)
Transcribing has already been proven as one of the most important process of music learning, not just in jazz but in any other music. It enables you to learn the secrets and all those killer chops the musician you admire is doing in any particular part of a song. It is also a good training…
The Unfortunate Musician
Musicians being mostly vain in nature, are those who would least withstand criticism from peers, however constructive it may be. Frequently creating illogical excuses, in a futile effort of preserving pride. Countless times have I heard excuses from fellow musicians, like “If my family is rich enough to send me to a music school, I would…
How to Play Summertime, Funky Groovy Style…
Summertime, one of the most played jazz number of the century. A jazz musician who hasn’t heard of this song, is like a classical musician who has never heard of Fur Elise. Here is me and my band mates doing our version of this song, the funky way…. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uokb7AJQYag] Ok, for those of you who…
Michel Camilo From Within Transcription
I couldn’t forget the day I first saw this video a few years back, showing michel camilo and his band firing away on this song “from within”, in the ground breaking latin music documentary video Calle 54. It was a jaw dropping, feet tapping experience for me, and I am sure that goes for many musicians out there…
Joe Pass Reharmonization on Autumn Leaves Transcription
Learn Joe Pass’ amazing reharmonization techniques, with transcription of his version of Autumn Leaves.
Top Five Most Embarrasing Moments in Piano Performance
There will always be moments when you perform music professionally, moments when you just wish you could find a hole to bury your head into. Here’s a list of my own personal top five. . 5) This happened many many years ago when I first started performing solo piano in a hotel. A customer came…
Transcribe! A Brief Review
This post is a review on this piece of software that so many professional musicians have been talking about. Every musician knows that transcribing is a crucial step in the process of learning music, both improving your hearing and equipping you with knowledge on how the masters work. I of course have been transcribing for…
Top Five Funny Questions in Piano Playing
When piano playing is a big part of your life, you never know what kind of funny questions you might be asked everyday. You are, however, in the entertainment business. Here is my own top five funny questions that I’ve been asked throughout my piano playing life. 5) For those of you who don’t already…
Bill Evans Waltz for Debby Transcription
I needed a song to help me tried out this software called Transcribe! that everybody have been talking about, especially on the spectrum analysis feature in it. What better song is there than a classic Bill Evans number. Bill Evans is famous among pianist for his left hand comping. Countless studies have been made on…