by Gary Dates
Practicing doesn’t need to feel like a chore. One way to keep things fresh and motivate you to keep going is to actually write a piece of music specifically to practice whatever it is you’re currently working on.Watch Video
A great way to practice is by playing to tracks. You can work out whatever lick or pattern you are currently perfecting.Watch Video
This video breaks down how to count in Bonzo’s famous intro to Led Zeppelin’s “Rock & Roll.” It doesn’t start on ONE!Watch Video
This is from a performance at The Count Basie Theater when we opened for Tower of Power back in 2007.Watch Video
This is a tune from a project I’m involved with called “Ice9”. Watch Video