DVD

Join Henry Leck and a choir made up of young male singers from the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indianapolis Youth Chorale. They explore the historical, physical, emotional, and individual musical perspective of the boy's changing voice as well as how the process affects the choral ensemble as a whole. This video offers choir directors, studio voice teachers and young singers the opportunity to examine the process of vocal maturation and how that process might be approached within the choral ensemble. Includes warmups and vocal exercises, ranges and guidelines for vocal classification, technical data, interviews with several young singers, and several excerpts of solo and choral repertoire in performance. Available: DVD.

Maria Martinez reveals her revolutionary studies for Brazilian rhythms in this DVD. Includes: lessons live band performances hand percussion demonstrations Bossa Nova, Samba, Partido, Atto, and Baiao styles 4/4 Bossa Nova, 2/2 Samba, plus 3/4 and 7/4 examples of both rhythmic phrases and studies, including coordination, improvisation, feel, and more. 57 minutes.

Breakthrough to Improv: The Secrets of Improvisation is intended for players of all instruments as a way to break through to the creative approach to playing music. Hosted by Berklee professor Dave Frank, author of Hal Leonard's popular Joy of Improv series, this DVD outlines a unique step-by-step series of practice points designed to guide you effortlessly into the process of improvisation. Whether you're a traditionally trained musician looking to break free from written music, an improviser looking to expand your creativity, or a music teacher looking for a way to begin teaching improvisation, Breakthrough to Improv is a must to help you discover the infinite flow of music within you! Includes a helpful booklet with musical examples and further instruction. Also available: 00320225 Video $19.95

This comprehensive method gives creative drummers of all levels the technical tools and musical insights they'll need to master the art of playing brushes. Jon presents a progressive series of techniques and exercises, then his cookin' trio demonstrates a wide variety of grooves and rhythm patterns. Covers jazz, blues, hip-hop, Afro-Latin, Brazilian and contemporary pop styles, plus insightful interviews. 57 minutes.