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Saturday/Sunday, May 4-5: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Canadian Rockies Bass Bash (Solo Performance and Bass Masterclass)
OCL Studios
Calgary, AB
(403) 437-1696
Cost: see website for registration info
www.canrockbassbash.com
Tuesday, May 7: Nashville, TN
with the Tom Hemby Band featuring Kirk Covington (Live Performance)
7pm
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 259-9891
www.3rdandlindsley.com
Thursday, May 9: Fort Wayne, IN
Live Recording Workshop Day 1 with the Tom Hemby Band featuring Keith Carlock
Sweetwater Sound
5501 US Hwy 30 West
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
info/registration: (800) 222-4700 ext. 1801
Saturday, May 11: Dover, DE
Bassbreak Live! (Solo Performance and Bass Clinic)
Earl Teat Music
3098 N Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 736-1937
Cost: see website for registration details and info
www.facebook.com/bassbreaklive
Sunday, May 12: Fort Wayne, IN
Live Recording Workshop Day 2 with the Tom Hemby Band featuring Keith Carlock
Sweetwater Sound
5501 US Hwy 30 West
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
info/registration: (800) 222-4700 ext. 1801
Friday, May 17: Nashville, TN
with Live From Ventura Boulevard (Live Performance)
7pm
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 259-9891
www.3rdandlindsley.com
Saturday, June 8: Nashville, TN
with Stan Lassiter and Kyle Jones (Live Performance)
7:30pm
World Music Center
7069 U.S. 70S
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 425-0256
cost: contact World Music for ticket info
www.worldmusicnashville.com
Friday, June 28: Nashville, TN
with Live From Ventura Boulevard (Live Performance)
9pm
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 259-9891
www.3rdandlindsley.com
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
** Indicates Premium Subscriber Access
My latest interview at Bass Frontiers magazine has just been posted online. Special thanks to Dave Fowler and Ty Campbell for putting this together!
Click HERE to check it out: Bass Frontiers Adam Nitti Interview 1/1/13
My friends at Bass Players United just posted an interview I did for them. Special thanks to Adam Phillips for having me!
Click HERE to read it: Bass Players United Adam Nitti interview, 12/30/12
PRESENTS:
BASSIST/SOLO ARTIST
BRYAN BELLER
Wednesday, October 26th @ 7pm
Tickets: $15 **Pre-purchase Only
Bryan Beller has maintained a frenetic, multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, writer and clinician for nearly twenty years, earning a reputation as a uniquely talented hired gun bassist for adventurous rock guitarists and singer/songwriters alike. He was Steve Vai’s choice for the 2009 live CD/DVD Where The Wild Things Are, and his new band The Aristocrats (with guitar phenom Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann) is one of the hottest new acts in rock/fusion today. Other recent touring work includes the “band” Dethklok, a tongue-in-cheek extreme metal band borne of the hit “Adult Swim” show Metalocalypse. He’s also been a musical partner of guitarist Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa) for over fifteen years and ten albums. On his own, Beller’s released three rock/jazz fusion solo albums to widespread acclaim, the latest of which is a live CD/DVD entitled, Wednesday Night Live. Bryan will be sharing his unique stories, shredding, and tonal secrets with us. You won’t want to miss!
MusicDojo Nashville – 1226 Lakeview Dr. 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 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:
BASSIST/SOLO ARTIST NORM STOCKTON
Bassist/solo artist/clinician Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Japan. He has been profiled in Bass Player magazine (12/95 & 2/10) and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today. Since 2006, he has been the touring and recording bassist with chart-topping worship artist (and former Steve Perry guitarist) Lincoln Brewster.
As a solo artist, he has released two instrumental projects that have garnered widespread acclaim from around the globe. His recently-released 2nd solo project, Tea In The Typhoon, features stellar guest artists John Patitucci, Gregg Bissonette, Lincoln Brewster, Michael Manring, Etienne Mbappe and more, and further affirms Norm’s reputation as a world-class bassist and composer.
Norm is also known internationally as a bass educator and clinician. His bass instructional DVD series, Grooving for Heaven (distributed by Alfred Publishing), has sold extensively in the United States and abroad. He has conducted master classes or is adjunct faculty at Biola University, The Los Angeles Music Academy, Tech Music School London, MusicDojo.com and more. He also serves as the bass columnist for Christian Musician magazine.
Norm will be performing some of his tunes and also sharing his educational perspectives and philosophy of musicianship in various settings. Seating is VERY limited for this exclusive event, so be sure to reserve your space immediately! Tickets are available for $15 and are available for pre-purchase only in order secure seating.
a new interview of mine has just been featured at notreble.com. this was during the last gerald veasley bass boot camp in wyomissing, pa. special thanks to corey and kevin from notreble. they have one of the best sites i’ve ever seen for bass-related news and events!
-adam
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.
The Trio MASSIVE, featuring Kirk Covington (drums: Allan Holdsworth, Tribal Tech, Zawinul) and Mike Whittaker (keys) will be performing during Summer NAMM at 3rd & Lindsley on Friday, July 22nd at 7pm. This will be a very special concert featuring unique arrangements of a collection of tunes from Adam Nitti’s last 3 CDs, as well as compositions from both Mike Whittaker and Kirk Covington. If you are in the Nashville area, we hope you will come and join us!
Nitti Trio. LIVE.
Friday, July 22nd
7pm
3rd & Lindsley
818 3rd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
