MusicDojo’s new Masterclass Series begins on July 27th with Adam Nitti’s Bass Improvisation Vol. 1 6-Week Masterclass!
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 July 27, 2011 through August 31, 2011. ***Pre-registration required to attend. See pmt/registration link below.
Location: MusicDojo Nashville, 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067
***As an added bonus, registration includes free admission to a private Victor Wooten bass clinic being hosted at MusicDojo Nashville on Wednesday, August 17th!
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
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
I’ll be performing with an incredible trio this Friday, April 15th at Stanford University. Performing with me will be the incredible Kirk Covington on drums (Allan Holdsworth, Scott Henderson Tribal Tech) and Mike Whittaker on keys (Warren Hill, Don Grusin, Eric Marienthal).
Friday, April 15
7:30pm
Robie Hall Auditorium
374 Santa Theresa Street
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-2070
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.
Adam Nitti Band LIVE!, featuring Mark Douthit, Scott Bernard, Mike Whittaker, and Marcus Finnie. Bassist Bernhard Lackner opens the evening at 8pm. Come on out and enjoy some great music!
www.douglascorner.com
(615) 298-1688
Tom Hemby Band Live! Featuring: Keith Carlock, Adam Nitti, Mike Whittaker, and Mark Douthit.
Thursday, January 27th
9pm
3rd & Lindsley
816 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN
I am thrilled to announce that I will be relocating all of my music operations to a new location in South Nashville in January. Dubbed “MusicDojo” (its name synonymous with our online music school, MusicDojo.com), this space will be the new headquarters for all of my music education, recording, and creative projects. More official details will be announced very soon, but for now I can tell you that we have some very exciting events planned there that will take place in the near future. Check AdamNitti.com often for all of the latest information and announcements regarding this exciting new endeavor!
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Aguilar Amplifiers
599 Broadway 7th Floor NYC, NY 10012
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Clinic at 7 pm – Free!
From the Official Aguilar Press Release:
AGUILAR AMPLIFICATION ANNOUNCES MASTER CLASS WITH ADAM NITTI AND PREVIEW OF THEIR NEW SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT AMP AND CABINETS
NEW YORK, NY — Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories for bassists is pleased to announce the continuation of their Artist Series Master Classes on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 with endorsing artist, Adam Nitti. The event will also mark the unveiling of Aguilar’s new super lightweight amplifier, the Tone Hammer 500.
This event is free to the public and will be held at Aguilar’s New York City showroom. Attendees will tour the Aguilar factory and be able try out soon-to-be-released products such as the Tone Hammer 500 super lightweight amplifier and the recently announced super lightweight SL 112 cabinet. RSVP to info@aguilaramp.com by January 3rd, 2011. Space is limited!
I’m thrilled and honored to be subbing for bassist Norm Stockton on some dates with guitar virtuoso and CCM recording artist, Lincoln Brewster. We’ll be performing in Northern California and Columbus, Ohio the first 2 weekends of November. Lincoln is probably best known for his work as a singer/songwriter and worship leader, but before his successful solo career took flight he was a session player on the West Coast and even held the guitar chair for Steve Perry for a while in the mid-90′s. While I’m in California with Lincoln, I’ll also be doing a free bass clinic at Bayside Church in Roseville. On November 9th, I’ll be doing a bass clinic during the day and a concert later that night at The Foundry in Nashville. With me this time around will be Mike Whittaker, Derico Watson, Mark Douthit, and Tom Hemby. I’m also going to be performing again with the Tom Hemby Band at the end of November in Nashville with Keith Carlock on drums. If you are close to the Nashville area and haven’t seen either of these configurations perform yet, please consider joining us for a couple great nights of jazz, funk, and fusion! Finally, looking farther ahead I am currently finalizing details for a small Northeastern U.S. bass clinic run in December, sponsored by Aguilar Amplification and D’Addario Strings. Final details will be announced very soon in my next E-Newsletter, so be sure to sign up to be on the email list!
-Adam
Friday, 11/5 (w/Lincoln Brewster) – Turlock, CA
This is a free concert with Lincoln Brewster, benefiting “Prodigal Sons & Daughters.”
Showtime: 7pm
Monte Vista Chapel
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
www.montevistachapel.org
Saturday, 11/6 (Bass Clinic) – Roseville, CA
Adam Nitti Bass Clinic, sponsored by D’Addario strings
Clinic starts at 6:45pm
Bayside Church
8191 Sierra College Boulevard
Roseville, California 95661
www.baysideonline.com/
Tuesday, 11/9 – (Bass Clinic & Concert) – Nashville, TN
Adam Nitti Bass Clinic and Concert, sponsored by D’Addario strings
Bass Clinic starts at 1pm, Concert starts at 7pm
featuring: Mike Whittaker (keys), Derico Watson (drums), Mark Douthit (sax), and Tom Hemby (guitar). There will be a question and answer session following the show.
The Foundry
1419 Clinton St
Nashville, TN 37203
www.foundryevents.com
Friday, 11/12 (w/Lincoln Brewster) – Columbus, OH
Lincoln Brewster Live at the Ohio Youth Convention
Showtime: 7:30pm
Columbus Convention Center
400 North High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Hall C
Ohio Youth Convention
Saturday, 11/13 (w/Lincoln Brewster) – Columbus, OH
Lincoln Brewster Live at the Ohio Youth Convention
Showtime: 2:00pm
Columbus Convention Center
400 North High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Hall C
Ohio Youth Convention
Tuesday, 11/30 (w/Tom Hemby Band) – Nashville, TN
The Tom Hemby Band Live, featuring: Mike Whittaker (keys), Keith Carlock (drums), Mark Douthit (sax), and Adam Nitti (bass).
Showtime: 7pm
3rd & Lindsley
816 3rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210-2016
www.3rdandlindsley.com
