DVD

Martinez reveals her revolutionary studies for Afro-Cuban rhythms, coordination, improvisation, and feel in this DVD. Includes: lessons and live band performances hand percussion demonstrations Mambo, Nanigo, Songo, and Mozambique styles cowbell and ride cymbal variations studies to develop left-foot clave ostinatos, rhythm studies, improvising, and more! 48 minutes. Also Available: Book/CD Pack (00695328/$14.95)

Associate editor of Guitar World, Andy Aledort discusses and demonstrates the unique guitar solos of this blues giant! Features lessons and tips on re-creating the Albert King style through an in-depth analysis of 8 tunes: Angel of Mercy Blues Power Born Under a Bad Sign Crosscut Saw I Wanna Get Funky I'll Play the Blues for You Laundromat Blues Oh Pretty Woman. 79 minutes.

Get ready to start pickin' with the best in the business with country guitarist Albert Lee on this DVD. Learn an exciting assortment of Albert's most popular country guitar techniques like slick chicken pickin', flowing double stops, speedy scale runs, open-tuning tricks, tasty steel guitar effects, colorful pick hand pulls, and much much more. 45 minutes.

Now on DVD, the full-length matching video to one of his albums. This video includes full performances of all seven songs from Alien Love Secrets. The performance features Steve's power trio of Robbie Harrington on bass, Chris Frazier on drums, and of course Steve himself on guitar. This unique performance video format allows you a special view into both Steve's guitar playing, as well as the creative musical mood and aura of each song. Featured songs include: Juice Die To Live and the grand finale power guitar ballad Tender Surrender. 40 minutes.

Ten of the most prominent bass guitarists since the inception of electric bass present the bass as a solo instrument and demonstrate their techniques. In this insightful hour-long DVD, each artist presents techniques for performing improvisational solos to help you create your own unique sound and develop your own style. Step into an in-depth and up-close session with these in demand bass players for a view of the bass as a melodic, rhythmic and alluring solo instrument. Artists include: Nathan East, Larry Graham, James Jamerson, Abe Laboriel, Byron Miller, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Neil Stubenhaus, and Verdine White.