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Hello John, When you transcribe solos or get ideas from recordings how do you determine the stickings that they used. You are very specific about stickings in your DVD chapter on creativity. Do you assume sticlings from experience? Thanks.
by SteveB (North Jersey)February 22, 2011 8:41 PM
hello, I was reading your introduction in joe morello's master studies 2 and reading about your experiences with morello and you mentioned that joe gave you excersises from stick control and precise tempos in which to practice them and i was wondering whether you can remember what the exercises were and the tempos were and if there is any other vital information I should be considering when practicing these exercises, I own your book "bop drumming" and I appreciate every bit of help and information in it and I'd like to say from one drummer to another drummer, that your work has influenced me very greatly and I appreciate all the help and dedication you have for helping the drumming community, one more thing i have to ask, what was it like playing with miles?
by Cody Thornton (norfolk, virginia)February 17, 2011 11:29 AM
dear mr. riley, i just ordered on amazon all your publications and can't wait to try them out (it is going to take 1 month before they arrive ). I wish you could come to Italy to do some clinics,are you planning any clinics/concerts in Italy ? Thank you and all the best Enrico
by enrico castiello (italy)February 16, 2011 8:43 AM
hey John , Nice to hear you play yesterday at the Falcon.here is the Marvin Smith beat that a told you I transcribed Enjoy, Jim Panaro/Users/macuser/Desktop/Marvin beat..pdf
by Jim Panaro (Sparrowbush New York)January 30, 2011 5:15 AM
Hi John, I've been a fan for many years. I'm currently working with my teacher, on the comping exercises you provide in The Art Of Bop Drumming. I have all of your books and your DVD and plan to work through each one. Of the many drumming weaknesses, I think the most glaring is strength and coordination in my left, particularly when using traditional grip. Can you suggest any books, CD's, DVD's or practice routines to help develop my left hand? Finally, my teacher mentioned that you were coming to the St. Louis area, with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, however, your itinerary does not include St. Louis. Do you have any plans to visit St. Louis anytime soon? Thanks, Bob McCracken
by Robert McCracken (St. Louis, MO)December 28, 2010 4:01 PM
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