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

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WALKING BASS VOL. 1: 5/9/12 – 6/13/12

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

KEITH CARLOCK & ADAM NITTI

Join us Thursday, January 26th at 7pm for an EXCLUSIVE RHYTHM SECTION MASTERCLASS, featuring Keith Carlock and Adam Nitti! Keith and Adam will be discussing such topics as drummer/bass player interaction, groove composition, musical identity, and improvisation. This is an exclusive event with VERY LIMITED seating, so be sure to reserve your space ASAP!

Thursday, January 26th @ 7pm
Tickets: $35 **Pre-purchase Only

Tickets now on sale! Click HERE to purchase.

Keith Carlock is one of the most celebrated drummers in music today. He was voted #1 Pop drummer, #1 Fusion drummer, and #1 Best All- Around drummer in Modern Drummer’s 2009 Readers Poll. His bio reads like a music industry Who’s Who, including such legendary credits as Steely Dan, John Mayer, Sting, James Taylor, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Oz Noy. Keith’s first instructional DVD, “Keith Carlock-The Big Picture” is now available on Hudson Music.

Nashville-based Adam Nitti balances his roles as a solo artist, sideman, and educator. He has toured and/or recorded with the Dave Weckl Band, Susan Tedeschi, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mike Stern, Heather Headley, Wayne Krantz, and T Lavitz, while also releasing four solo CDs, including his most recent, “Liminal”. As a Nashville session bassist he has played on three Grammy-winning albums to date, and is also a co- founder of MusicDojo.com.

MusicDojo Nashville – 1226 Lakeview Dr. Ste. F – Franklin, TN – 37067 615.763.3865

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

What: Technical Mastery, 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 November 30, 2011 through January 4, 2012. ***Pre-registration required to attend. See payment/registration link below.

Location: MusicDojo Nashville, 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067

Course Description: Technical Mastery Vol. 1:

A course dedicated to cleaning up and correcting bad habits while improving speed and dexterity for both the plucking and fretting hands. Applicable to all levels of players, this course will help to get you to the next level in your pursuit of technical excellence on the bass. Focuses on such topics as proper hand positions, improved muting techniques, economy of motion, and improved coordination. Also introduces basic slapping and tapping techniques for use in more feature-oriented settings. Recommended for any player looking to improve their technical dexterity, speed, endurance, and consistency.

Topics covered include:

Alternate plucking/picking
Fingering permutations
Intervallic approaches
Sequenced approaches
String skipping
Hybrid forms
Doubling/Tripling forms
Basic slap bass
Basic tapping

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

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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.

TICKETS: $15 (pre-purchase only)

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

Tickets: $25

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.