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Hey folks, I’ll be at the Atlanta Bass Gallery this Saturday, 4/6 giving a bass clinic and masterclass. We start at 1pm. Admission is FREE, so come join us! You might also end up leaving with a cool piece of bass related swag… 
Sponsored by D’Addario, Aguilar, Ibanez, and Creation Audio Labs.
Saturday, April 6th @ 1pm
The Atlanta Bass Gallery
4451 Atlanta Rd SE #124
Smyrna, GA30080
(404) 745-9924
I’ve just added some cool new lesson videos to the library at my bass instructional site, AdamNittiMusicEducation.com. Also, I will be hosting my **next live masterclass on Wednesday, February 20th at 7:30pm EST. For more info, click HERE.
BRAND NEW VIDEOS:
AHT103: Interval & Location Exercises, Part 3 – This lesson continues from where “Interval And Location Exercises, Part 2″ leaves off, introducing musical concepts and exercises incorporating all of the chromatic intervals played in 2 locations. Also introduces augmented intervals and the concept of enharmonic equivalents. This lesson also covers intervallic movements in both ascending and descending directions. Recommended for beginning level players interested in learning the neck better and becoming more familiar with basic music theory.
TEC232: Developing Hybrid Slap Techniques, Part 2: Incorporating Hammer-Ons - This lesson takes up where “Developing Hybrid Slap Techniques, Part 1: 2, 3, and 4 Note Combinations” leaves off. This lesson incorporates the addition of hammer-ons to the basic combinations for added flair and groove-building options. Also discusses the concept of ‘fretting hand leading’ in detail and also how it integrates into more complex lines. Recommended for intermediate to advanced level players wanting to expand their slap bass skills or expand their use of the slap hybrid concepts.
**MAS110: Part 1 of the Live Online Masterclass on February 7, 2013 - Topics discussed include: Concepts for getting strated with improvisation, including harmonization, modal theory, static chord improvisation, and key center analysis.
Session Breakdown:
0:00 – Improvisation relating to much more than soloing
5:50 – Static chord application
8:45 – Relating the major scale modes
13:15 – Intervallic construction
14:20 – The 2 main benefits of the modes
21:00 – Building modal fingerings from each scale degree
26:09 – Aligning your ideas to key signatures
28:15 – Modal/chordal relationships
33:40 – Extracting chord types from modes (Harmonization concept)
41:03 – “Default” modes for improvisation
43:04 – Dorian application demonstration
48:43 – Ionian application demonstration
**MAS111: Part 2 of the Live Online Masterclass on February 7, 2013
Session Breakdown:
0:00 – Enharmonic equivalents
3:52 – Software used for accompaniment
5:22 – Mixolydian application demonstration
8:30 – Working on intervallic recognition and awareness
11:25 – Understanding the functional perspective of the notes
16:45 – Locrian application demonstration
19:42 – How to develop good phrasing
21:45 – Making patterns more musical: Intervallic & sequencing exercises
30:00 – Improvisation over key centers
38:25 – Identifying key centers by looking ahead
39:58 – Playing through multiple key centers
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New bass instructional video website offers curriculum-based learning with interactive options for feedback and critique
Nashville, TN (December 9, 2012) – Internationally-acclaimed bassist/recording artist Adam Nitti today announced the official launch of AdamNittiMusicEducation.com, a bass educational website featuring a curriculum-based approach to learning through the use of HD video lessons and interactive features. A culmination of Nitti’s many years of experience as a performer, composer, and music educator, AdamNittiMusicEducation serves as the the new home for all of his online music educational efforts and study materials. Courses are offered in technique, applied harmony & theory, groove & timekeeping, improvisation, ear training, and style studies, with options for students to get individualized critique and feedback along the way.
“When I was crafting the vision for AdamNittiMusicEducation, I knew from the beginning that I wanted it to be much more than just a collection of various video lessons archived on a website. I wanted it to offer a true academy-like experience, where students could feel like they were being guided through carefully-planned and thought-out programs of study designed to help them become better, more well-rounded bass players and musicians,” says Nitti. “Our interactive features also offer a more personalized experience for students looking to receive feedback on their progress or further clarification of lesson content.”
AdamNittiMusicEducation.com features HD video lessons for all levels, from beginner to pro, from 4 to 6 string bass. The site is compatible with all mobile devices and browsers, and students can conveniently study from anywhere with a broadband connection. A choice of membership plans is offered to fit a variety of budgets and needs, including an interactive membership option that allows students to participate in live video masterclasses and obtain individualized critique from Nitti through the site’s “Feedback Forum.” For those looking for a little extra guidance to help them get started, a “Virtual Advisor” feature is available to all students to help direct their learning path based on their playing level and desired topics of study.
The incredibly comprehensive AdamNittiMusicEducation library includes an ever-expanding collection of HD video lessons, bonus video content, and exclusive concert and bass clinic footage. Also included are Nitti’s collection of 4-week intensive courses formerly taught at MusicDojo.com, an interactive music education website co-founded by Nitti and fellow bassist/music educator Len Sitnick in 2003. Nitti adds, “The site is truly dynamic in that it grows as the student grows. New material is constantly being added each month, and because all of the curriculum is web-based, it can continually be maintained, updated, and improved to enhance the learning experience. Regardless of whether a player is interested in serious daily study or just wants to have some fun picking up some new techniques, we have something for just about every bass player interested in learning something new.”
For more information visit: www.AdamNittiMusicEducation.com. Social media updates on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AdamNittiMusicEducation and on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/AdamNitti. For press inquiries, contact Adam Nitti at adam@adamnitti.com
Tickets: $10
We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting a private looping clinic with acclaimed electric and upright bassist/educator Brittany Frompovich on Wednesday, November 7th at 7pm at MusicDojo Nashville!
Brittany graduated Cum Laude from Bloomsburg University with a BA in applied double-bass and audio recording. Brittany performs with several area bands ranging from funk to Celtic and is the founder and head of the Virginia Bass Forum, an organization that hosts events to build bass community and assist bass players in improving their craft. She is also the founder of “Kids Jamming For Kids,” a yearly benefit concert raising donations for Guitars Not Guns and the Fredericksburg Food Bank. She is a productive writer, blogging for the Music Teacher’s Helper Blog site (a resource used by teachers internationally) and her own blog site at ladybassmusic.net. As a performer, she is called to perform gigs on both double bass and electric, covering a wide range of genres like orchestral music, Celtic rock, jazz, rock, and R&B. She has performed and given clinics recently at Musician’s Institute, Bass Break Live!, NAMM, The Bass Coalition’s Summer Workshop, BassUp!, The Alpha Music Bass Forum, The Rappahannock Music Summer Camp, Girls Rock RVA, The Virginia Bass Forum, house concerts, and other private events.
Seating is limited for this exclusive event, so be sure to reserve your space immediately! Tickets are available for $25 and will be available for pre-purchase only in order secure seating.
MusicDojo Nashville
1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F
Franklin, TN 37067
615.763.3865
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
What: Bass Improvisation, Vol. 1 – A 6 week course taught by Adam Nitti
When: This class meets weekly on Tuesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm, and runs from May 15, 2012 through June 19, 2012. ***Pre-registration required to attend. See payment/registration link below.
Location: MusicDojo Nashville, 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067
Course Description: Bass Improvisation Vol. 1:
A first level course for bass players interested in learning how to improvise over chord progressions, and tunes. These lessons focus on the relationships between scales, chords, and key centers, and provide a foundational approach for analyzing and playing over changes, utilizing components of jazz theory and harmony blended with other styles and approaches to phrasing. Major and minor scale-derived harmonic concepts and key components are utilized and put into practice through ‘hands-on’ improvisational exercises. Some common and traditional chord progressions are demonstrated and exercised. Also covers elementary tune analysis and improvising through key centers. Recommended for any player interested in learning how to improvise in any style.
Topics covered include:
Basic Ear Training
Relationships Between Scales and Chords
Intervallic Definitions
Modes of the Major Scale and Their Application
Harmonization of the Major Scale
Chord Forms and Arpeggio Forms
Harmonic Analysis
Improvising Over Static Chords, Key Centers, and Complete Tunes
Registration: $249.99
Space is very limited, so be sure to register soon! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
MusicDojo Nashville
musicdojo@adamnitti.com
(615) 763-3865
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
What: Walking Bass Vol. 1 - A 6 week masterclass taught by Adam Nitti
When: This class meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm, and runs from May 9th, 2012 through June 13th, 2012. ***Pre-registration required to attend. See registration/payment link below:
Location: MusicDojo Nashville, 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067
Course Description: Walking Bass Vol. 1:
An introduction to walking bass line performance and composition. Introduces the concepts of 2 feel and 4 feel basslines primarily in the jazz idiom. This course focuses on solid walking line construction through the use of chord tones and scale tones, and also presents concepts for developing solid phrasing and performance. Recommended for the beginning to intermediate jazz player or improviser.
Topics covered include:
as ’2 feel’ and ’4 feel’ walking lines
triads and 7th chords
chord tone permutations
walking line contour
turnarounds
harmonic analysis of tunes
foundational harmony and theory.
Registration: $249.99
Space is very limited, so be sure to register soon! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
MusicDojo Nashville
musicdojo@adamnitti.com
(615) 763-3865
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
What: Bass Improvisation, Vol. 1 – A 6 week course taught by Adam Nitti
When: This class meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm, and runs from September 21, 2011 through October 26, 2011. ***Pre-registration required to attend. See payment/registration link below.
Location: MusicDojo Nashville, 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067
Course Description: Bass Improvisation Vol. 1:
A first level course for bass players interested in learning how to improvise over chord progressions, and tunes. These lessons focus on the relationships between scales, chords, and key centers, and provide a foundational approach for analyzing and playing over changes, utilizing components of jazz theory and harmony blended with other styles and approaches to phrasing. Major and minor scale-derived harmonic concepts and key components are utilized and put into practice through ‘hands-on’ improvisational exercises. Some common and traditional chord progressions are demonstrated and exercised. Also covers elementary tune analysis and improvising through key centers. Recommended for any player interested in learning how to improvise in any style.
Topics covered include:
Basic Ear Training
Relationships Between Scales and Chords
Intervallic Definitions
Modes of the Major Scale and Their Application
Harmonization of the Major Scale
Chord Forms and Arpeggio Forms
Harmonic Analysis
Improvising Over Static Chords, Key Centers, and Complete Tunes
Registration: $249.99
Space is very limited, so be sure to register soon! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
MusicDojo Nashville
musicdojo@adamnitti.com
(615) 763-3865
PRESENTS:
Known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning super group, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Victor Wooten has won most every major award given to a bass guitarist. He was voted “Bassist of the Year” by Bass Player Magazine three times and is the only person to have won the award more than once. He is an innovator, composer, arranger, lecturer, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. He is also a skilled naturalist and teacher, a published author, a magician, husband and father of four, and a five-time Grammy award winner.
Victor will sharing his unique musical perspectives and experiences with us and will also be available to answer any questions you might have about bass playing, nature, and musicianship. Seating is VERY limited for this exclusive event, so be sure to reserve your space immediately! Tickets are available for $25 and will be available for pre-purchase only in order secure seating.
We are thrilled to announce that MusicDojo Nashville will be hosting our first-ever clinic event featuring bassist and music educator Anthony Wellington on Monday, April 4th at 7pm. Anthony holds the highly-coveted accompanying bassist chair in the Victor Wooten Band and his funk has permeated stages across the nation! In addition to his role as a touring bassist, Anthony has always held a passion for teaching, and his eagerness to share with and inspire his bass brethren led him to open Bassology, a private teaching studio located in Waldorf, MD. Anthony brings with him a wealth of knowledge and he is known for his ability to take complex concepts and make them easy to understand. Regardless of your experience level on the bass, you won’t want to miss this clinic if you are in the Nashville area!
Tickets are pre-sale only, and are available for purchase at here at AdamNitti.com. Click below to be taken to the ticket purchase link directly:
As an added bonus, Anthony will be offering a very limited number of private lesson times during the day on April 4th. Timeslot availability is first-come, first-serve. If you would like to reserve a lesson time with Anthony, email musicdojo@adamnitti.com and we will get back to you with payment info and available times.
Contact/Info:
MusicDojo Nashville
musicdojo@adamnitti.com
615-763-3865
We are proud to officially announce the opening of MusicDojo Nashville, Music City’s premier bass guitar academy and forum for musical development. Its name inspired by the online school, MusicDojo.com (currently home to my online interactive bass courses), MusicDojo Nashville provides an even more personalized educational experience aimed at sharing my vision for music education and establishing a musical identity. This new location now encapsulates all of my efforts to promote effective music education and additionally doubles as the headquarters for all of my music media projects and remote recording work.
We currently offer private, group, and webcam lessons for bass players custom-tailored to each student’s needs based on their skill level, experience, and personal goals. All levels and styles of players are welcome! We will also be hosting exclusive masterclasses from some of the finest players and clinicians in the world, covering such topics as performance, education, recording, composition, and production. Our inaugural clinic event takes place on April 4th and features the amazing Anthony Wellington, 2nd bassist for the Victor Wooten Band and founder of the Bassology bass school in Waldorf, MD.
New students are currently being accepted. For more information including rates, lesson times, and courses offered, please call 615.763.3865 or email musicdojo@adamnitti.com.
We are located at: 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067. Mail correspondence: P.O. Box 542, Franklin, TN 37065.
