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Victor and Carter have known each other since childhood, however Victor's Yin Yang album (Compass Records) was the first project that they have ever done together. Hudson Music filmed two days of these incredible sessions. Viewers will get an inside look as two great songs, Zynergy and Resolution, are introduced, developed and recorded. Also featured is material from an additional shoot in a New York City recording studio. Over the course of this session, Carter and Victor discuss their approaches to both of the songs and isolate the bass and drums parts for each, covering topics such as playing in odd times, styles, musicianship, turnarounds and more. It's a fascinating process to watch the chemistry between players of this caliber. Special DVD Features: a new 50-minute master class by Victor discussing his Bass Camp, muting, economy of motion, finding your own voice, plus his brilliant solo from Bass Day 2001! A new, 35-minute interview with Carter behind a small drumset discussing the Everyday sessions: The Space Between (John Bonham influence), When the World Ends (Jeff Porcaro influence), and Fool to Think (Stuart Copeland influence), odd-times, warm-ups and more. Plus an extensive photo gallery. Over 90 minutes of new material! DVD Running Time: 177 minutes.

In this nearly five-hour, 2-disc set, legendary bassist Victor Wooten redefines the essential elements of music and demonstrates how to apply them in fresh, creative, musically relevant ways. Chapters and content include: notes grooving articulation/duration dynamics rhythm/tempo tone phrasing space/rest listening and more. Victor's open approach will provide effective improvement to any player's musical skills and, as the students on the DVD show, many of the most important lessons can be learned amazingly quickly. Also featured in Groove Workshop are several solo performances by Victor, as well as duets with bassist and educator Anthony Wellington.

Accompanied by guitar and drums, Victor presents a set that stretches from the serious thunder-funk of U Ain't Got No Groove to classic performances of Amazing Grace and Norwegian Wood. Oteil Burbridge joins him for the finale. Victor also discusses his thoughts about music as a language, the tradition of the electric bass, inspiration and practicing, and provides a brilliant 30-minute private lesson on technique. Special DVD Features: an additional 60-minute interview in which Victor discusses the techniques he is working on now influences (including Stanley Clarke, Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, Jaco, Curtis Mayfield and Prince) a multi-language feature to view the DVD in Spanish, German and Japanese a beautiful unaccompanied solo by Victor. 140 minutes.

Master metal drummer Jason Bittner's hardcore drumming is featured in this in-depth look into the awe-inspiring drumming of a modern drum hero. This DVD with the two-time Grammy nominee features a wealth of performance and instructional content aimed at aspiring young metal players but applicable to many styles, ages and ability levels. One of the highlights is Jason's presentation of his Double-Bass Crash Course. This step-by-step method for developing foot control, power, endurance and speed is explained and demonstrated in detail while foot cameras and split-screen shots augment the instructional material. 16th, Triplet, 32nd, Combo, Shuffle, Ruff and Blast Beat patterns are covered with all the examples and exercises included in an exclusive PDF eBook that can be printed and used for lessons and practice. Jason discusses his background, his influences and his approach to drumming and then employs specially selected performance tracks to illustrate specific drumming concepts, such as: the basic beats and fills of metal drumming; applying rudiments; hand and foot technique; developing both feet evenly; two-handed ride patterns; how to metalify jazz, funk, shuffles, slow blues, and world beats; soloing. Bonus content includes additional solo footage, Jason's complete warm-up/stretching routine, a live rehearsal video of Jason's band, a photo gallery and more. Running Time: 3 hours.

World-renowned music educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman has created a practice system for singers that focuses on muscular facility. This system can help develop a vibrating palette that communicates spirit, emotion, and viewpoint - all riding effortlessly on the breath. It is supported by science yet connected to individuality. By guiding the exercises in silence first, this approach can prevent the tension and misuse that often occur when the main impetus for the creation of musical sound is fueled by a brew of yearning and fear mixed with a fixation on the end product. Topics covered include: strengthening and aerobicizing the muscles of the tongue, lips, mouth, and breath support; balancing the non-dominant side of the mouth; as well as posture, vocal health, and the use of visualization.

Kendrick Amplifier President and Vintage Guitar magazine columnist Gerald Weber has overhauled and restored over 15,000 vintage tube guitar amps. This extensive DVD covers: basics of servicing and overhauling a tube guitar amp, what tools are needed, the wiring mistake made on 50% of all amps and how to correct it, the best way to straighten preamp tube pins, how to perform a cap job correctly, the different types of Silverface amps and how to convert each to Blackface, how to identify leads of an unknown transformer, how to make perfect chassis grounds, and much, much more! Nearly four hours.