Hi Friends,

:hyper: IT’S HERE!!!:hyper:

My new "Walking Bass Module System, Volume 2: Scale Modules" DVD is now in stock and ready to ship!

The editing took a lot longer than we had anticipated, but I think you’ll agree that it was worth the wait. To order the DVD, just go to the "STORE" page on my website www.toddjohnsonmusic.com and follow the instructions. I will personally see to it that you get your DVD as soon as possible.

As most of you know, we filmed everything during the first week of January. I was still battling a nasty cold, but managed to get through filming despite being all jacked up on cold medicine. Thanks Thera-flu!! It’s amazing the DVD isn’t full of mistakes, but “praise the Lord”, we got through it in good shape.

I’m really excited about this DVD! A lot of thought and effort went into this project. I’m confident that Volume 2 will really help you to organize the fingerboard in addition to helping you add the “scale approach” to your walking bass arsenal.

Well, I’d better get back to work. I’ve got to start planning the next one!!

Well, I’d better get back to work. I’ve got to start planning the next one!!May I be the first to ask what type of video will the next one be?

May I be the first to ask what type of video will the next one be?

Honestly, I'm in the process of deciding. Possibly a "Fingerboard Harmony" series....or "Improv 101"....Reading.....6 string specific.....I honestly haven't made up my mind.

BUT.....I will let you all know as soon as I make up my mind.

I'm afraid to ask, but........any suggestions?!:help: ...;) ...:D

Honestly, I'm in the process of deciding. Possibly a "Fingerboard Harmony" series....or "Improv 101"....Reading.....6 string specific.....I honestly haven't made up my mind.

BUT.....I will let you all know as soon as I make up my mind.

I'm afraid to ask, but........any suggestions?!:help: ...;) ...:D

Absolutely. Fingerboard Harmony! I was hoping you'd say that one anyway!

Oh yea! I am very excited. Time to save up my allowance and get this. I have learned so much from the other DVDs you have out, Todd, and I'm still getting great instruction from them. I can't wait to add this new one to the practice schedule.

Hey Todd,

Greetings from Canada. Just picked up Volume 2 today from your homepage...can't wait!! I've also got your other 2 DVDs - great instructional resources.:)

Would I be a real pain if I asked if there will be video preview posted here or at the website?
:)

Would I be a real pain if I asked if there will be video preview posted here or at the website?
:)

Why don't you just order it so you can transcribe all of it.

Would I be a real pain if I asked if there will be video preview posted here or at the website?
:)

Hi Frank,

You're not being a pain at all.....well, not too much! Ha! ;) :D

Forgive me for making excuses, but we've worked like crazy just trying to get the DVD finished. We managed to do so and get it manufactured...PTL!!:hyper: .... We had hoped to have a video "preview/commercial" type of thing for it, but we just haven't been able to coordinate my schedule with my editors. (I've been a gigging machine in addition to being gone to Texas the last week or so.)

But....

I'm home now and my editors schedule is opening up. We're planning on working this weekend...so hopefully we'll "git 'er done" in the near future (hopefully this weekend). Believe me...it's in my best interest to get this done....Anyway....

Sorry for the excuses....All I can do is: Do my best with the energy God gives me every day...

So please believe me when I say: " I will get a "preview" up ASAP.

Thanks to all of you for your support, encouragement and patience.

Boy that was fast my copy showed up today. Gettin' ready to pop it in the DVD player right now. :hyper:

Hi Friends,

Well, I finally got a little preview video done and uploaded to my YouTube channel....:hyper:

Go to http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=toddjohnsonmusic and check it out.

Todd - your preview reeled me in. :)

About to order ...

Todd - your preview reeled me in. :)

About to order ...

Cool!!!!!!!!!!

I'd hoped that would seal the deal....Ha!:D

Time for some praise for Todd. I ordered the DVD on Saturday, and it's already in my hand.

Thanks, Todd.

Just mailed in my order today--it's going to be a good year for woodshedding. :)

Just mailed in my order today--it's going to be a good year for woodshedding. :)

SmittyG....You're the man!!!

I'm really enjoying this DVD. Unlike other videos in the wild that are nothing more than an unorganized stream of Stuff, this DVD is an extremely well organized and very effective way to begin building a Walking vocabulary. It has plenty of info and plenty of examples. And then it's all illustrated super effectively with 4 transcriptions. Transcriptions that actually illustrate the material covered.

Excellent, effective, fun video.

I'm really enjoying this DVD. Unlike other videos in the wild that are nothing more than an unorganized stream of Stuff, this DVD is an extremely well organized and very effective way to begin building a Walking vocabulary. It has plenty of info and plenty of examples. And then it's all illustrated super effectively with 4 transcriptions. Transcriptions that actually illustrate the material covered.

Excellent, effective, fun video.

Thanks Frank!!

I'm glad it's working for you.....Yessss!!!:hyper:

(I love it when a plan comes together...)

Ok, Todd, how about giving us a word on how this second Walking DVD fits in the overall Todd Johnson University curriculum plan. :)

Does this Complete the story, or is it DVD 2 of X?

I just opened my copy of Volume 2. It makes a lot of sense.

Thanks for the quick delivery of our "lesson".

My DVD arrived today an I have a different impression from others mentioned above. I give this DVD a grade of D, no higher than a C. Todd's earlier DVDs were clear, well organized, and well supported by supplemental handouts. This DVD feels haphazard and thrown together. His first references to handout material ask the viewer to look at the Scale Approach Modules - Ascending, but the onscreen example actually is exercise 1 of the II-V-I Major handout. Doesn't help that some of the handout material is dated 1998 and not 2007. Moreover, you have to separately download PDFs for each handout instead of pulling them down in one batch. That's a huge time waster. The material itself is confusing and does not lend a clear direction of where Todd wants to take you. The 4+2 system feels cumbersome, but maybe that's because I already am familiar with the modal scales. Doesn't help that Todd is constanting taunting viewers with comments like, "Ah, you know how to do this!" which is pedantic and hardly supportive in nature -- especially when it's unclear what point he's trying to make.

All told, this is a very disappointing product and is not recommended. The first 2 DVDs, however, are excellent - you can't go wrong with those. To be worth $40 bucks, this DVD needs more work.

My DVD arrived today an I have a different impression from others mentioned above. I give this DVD a grade of D, no higher than a C. Todd's earlier DVDs were clear, well organized, and well supported by supplemental handouts. This DVD feels haphazard and thrown together. His first references to handout material ask the viewer to look at the Scale Approach Modules - Ascending, but the onscreen example actually is exercise 1 of the II-V-I Major handout. Doesn't help that some of the handout material is dated 1998 and not 2007. Moreover, you have to separately download PDFs for each handout instead of pulling them down in one batch. That's a huge time waster. The material itself is confusing and does not lend a clear direction of where Todd wants to take you. The 4+2 system feels cumbersome, but maybe that's because I already am familiar with the modal scales. Doesn't help that Todd is constanting taunting viewers with comments like, "Ah, you know how to do this!" which is pedantic and hardly supportive in nature -- especially when it's unclear what point he's trying to make.

All told, this is a very disappointing product and is not recommended. The first 2 DVDs, however, are excellent - you can't go wrong with those. To be worth $40 bucks, this DVD needs more work.

Hi Ukiah Bass,

Sorry you feel this way…..I’m happy to refund your money. I’ve sent you a PM on how we can get you your money back.

But….respectfully….(and in a gentle tone)….I’d like to address your review:

His first references to handout material ask the viewer to look at the Scale Approach Modules - Ascending, but the onscreen example actually is exercise 1 of the II-V-I Major handout.

Actually, since I only play the first 2 measures of the Scale Approach Modules – Ascending example on the DVD…. we went ahead and put number 1 up on the screen. It’s really the same material. I didn’t….and don’t…expect this to be a stumbling block for anyone. Sorry if it messed you up.


Doesn't help that some of the handout material is dated 1998 and not 2007.

Honestly…(in a gentle tone)…the date on the handout is irrelevant. The information is good….and correct. Plus, I’ve been working…and re-working this stuff since well before 1998. Would everything be ok if I had changed all the dates to 2007??

Moreover, you have to separately download PDFs for each handout instead of pulling them down in one batch. That's a huge time waster.

Well, on this one I’m kind of damned if I do….and damned if I don’t. Ha! ;)

If I’d posted this as one big PDF file, then somebody’s going to complain because I didn’t separate the handouts. Make sense?? I’d be happy to offer both if you think it’s a deal breaker.

The material itself is confusing and does not lend a clear direction of where Todd wants to take you.

To me, this is a fair statement…..I’ll take that…… I may have presumed too much?? Fair enough…

Respectfully….I happen to disagree…… I thought I made it fairly clear (and the title states) that we’re going to “add some scales to our arsenal”. That’s the whole purpose for this DVD. In Volume 1 we got the “most” out of major and minor triads with some chromatics thrown in. As I thought I clearly stated in the first couple of chapters of Volume 2….We need to add scales to our walking bass lines to complete the picture. I also state that “walking lines are made up of Arpeggios, Scales and Chromatic approaches. Volume 2 clearly (IMHO) shows you how to add the scale approach (with chromatic elements) to your bass lines.
We tackle the 2 most used progressions in jazz in this DVD….the major and minor ii-v-i. I can understand how you could “wonder where I’m taking you”. There are a TON of examples of how to play over the ii-v-I’s. But I feel like it all comes together when it’s applied to the 4 tunes and the end of the DVD. Again, this is just my opinion….I respect yours. Fair enough.


BTW, this is NOT ALL there is to my walking method. There will definitely be a Volume 3. But, I feel like we REALLY have the biggest chunk of it figured out between Volume 1 and Volume 2.


The 4+2 system feels cumbersome, but maybe that's because I already am familiar with the modal scales.

The 4+2 system will feel cumbersome at first. It has to….it’s NEW information that you’re not used to. It takes some time to “get” this…but…IMHO this is “by far” the best system I know of for organizing the fingerboard….and keeping consistent fingerings connected to consistent sounds. I know of no better way to teach you to “play what you hear”.



Doesn't help that Todd is constantly taunting viewers with comments like, "Ah, you know how to do this!" which is pedantic and hardly supportive in nature -- especially when it's unclear what point he's trying to make.

This one I have to take a little personal….forgive me…

When I say "Ah, you know how to do this" I DO NOT mean it in a belittling, pedantic or taunting manner. I would NEVER do that…..not intentionally. My thinking was along the lines of “well, we’ve played these combinations numerous times already…I don’t want to “bore them with something they’re already getting”. But….if you took offense to that, then I sincerely apologize.

Plus, when have I ever NOT been supportive to anyone here on this forum???….or anywhere else for that matter??? (Sorry, didn’t mean to get my panties in a wad! Ha!;) )

All told, this is a very disappointing product and is not recommended.

Again, sorry you feel that way….


The first 2 DVDs, however, are excellent - you can't go wrong with those.

UkiahBass…. I thank you for your endorsement of my first 2 DVD’s. That’s definitely appreciated.

I realize we have a difference of opinion on Volume 2….I respect and value your opinion….Please accept my reply with the respectful and gentle tone that is intended…(well, except that one place where I got my panties in a wad! Ha!) I realize it's easy to miss someones tone or intent with email...

Anyway....there it is. Drop me a note and I'll refund your money ASAP.

Ok, Todd, how about giving us a word on how this second Walking DVD fits in the overall Todd Johnson University curriculum plan. :)

Does this Complete the story, or is it DVD 2 of X?

Well, there will definitely be a volume 3 at some point. Walking Bass is a very vast subject.

One thing I'm hoping to get going this summer is some "streaming" lessons that will accompany my DVD's.

Typically with students that study with me in person...I teach them the methodology....then we apply that method to several songs....then we learn some more methodology....then apply it to more songs.... Make sense??

It's my hope that these "streaming/downloadable" lessons will clear up most questions guys have....and...it should make it feel as close as possible to private lessons.

I hope this helps.

Cool.......:cool:

Well, there will definitely be a volume 3 at some point. Walking Bass is a very vast subject.

One thing I'm hoping to get going this summer is some "streaming" lessons that will accompany my DVD's.

Typically with students that study with me in person...I teach them the methodology....then we apply that method to several songs....then we learn some more methodology....then apply it to more songs.... Make sense??

It's my hope that these "streaming/downloadable" lessons will clear up most questions guys have....and...it should make it feel as close as possible to private lessons.

I hope this helps.

Cool.......:cool:

It helps a great deal. I'd love to see both of these.

And, again, I have looked at the DVD start to finish multiple times, and I think it is Excellent and Extremely Effective. Thank you for doing these DVDs.

It helps a great deal. I'd love to see both of these.

And, again, I have looked at the DVD start to finish multiple times, and I think it is Excellent and Extremely Effective. Thank you for doing these DVDs.

Thanks Frank...I appreciate the kind words of support.

My DVD arrived today an I have a different impression from others mentioned above. I give this DVD a grade of D, no higher than a C. Todd's earlier DVDs were clear, well organized, and well supported by supplemental handouts. This DVD feels haphazard and thrown together. His first references to handout material ask the viewer to look at the Scale Approach Modules - Ascending, but the onscreen example actually is exercise 1 of the II-V-I Major handout. Doesn't help that some of the handout material is dated 1998 and not 2007. Moreover, you have to separately download PDFs for each handout instead of pulling them down in one batch. That's a huge time waster. The material itself is confusing and does not lend a clear direction of where Todd wants to take you. The 4+2 system feels cumbersome, but maybe that's because I already am familiar with the modal scales. Doesn't help that Todd is constanting taunting viewers with comments like, "Ah, you know how to do this!" which is pedantic and hardly supportive in nature -- especially when it's unclear what point he's trying to make.

All told, this is a very disappointing product and is not recommended. The first 2 DVDs, however, are excellent - you can't go wrong with those. To be worth $40 bucks, this DVD needs more work.I can't disagree with you enough on this. I think this is Todd's best DVD to date. Having said that, the material is "heavier" than the others, and as such presents a potential for confusion. I think Todd does a good job of saying how you should never progress to the next section without having internalized what it is you just did.

To me, "internalizing" means several things. First, getting the notes under my fingers by simply being able to play/execute the line. Second, understanding what each of those notes are, Bflat, C, D, Eflat, whatever. Third, understanding those notes in relation to the chord, and finally in relation to the scale. Using the 4+2 fingerings system is not something unique to Todd's teaching. Many teachers espouse this method, so I don't think your complaint here is well founded as it would apply to the mass populace. It's an excellent way to get familiar with all the note choices in a particular part of the neck.

Todd, I think the DVD is excellent. The production seems to be a step above the others. I like how one section flows right into the next, without jumping back to the intro menu as in Volume 1. And the back drop is cool also! Looks like you're sitting outside on the deck at some downtown bistro about to do a little combo gig!

I think everyone that gets the video and feels intimidated or confused should just give it some time. Sometimes the learning comes from doing first, and then understanding second. I can attest that many times I've seen teachers try to insist that you understand first, and it just prolongs the student's success. I'm glad Todd is taking the former approach a little here, and not the latter.

Just my 2 cents.

Let's face it - there aren't a ton of effective instructional videos out there. Many are poorly done Streams Of Stuff that really don't teach the student Anything.

Then, specific to the world of Walking: there are many books, but very few videos. If there are many out there, they have done a good job of hiding from me. :)

Since I have yet to find a teacher in the area worth studying with, I get all my education from materials like this. Suffice to say - I have Lots of materials. Name a book or video, and it's very likely I have either looked at it carefully or actually own it. So, I'm going to qualify myself as being a legitimate judge of materials.

Todd's DVD is solid gold. It has these attributes:

- Obviously based on years of experience, not just performing, but teaching

- Extremely well sectioned and sequenced

- Full of examples. [Lots of DVDs illlustrate a concept with a half baked, single example, triggering many "what was that?" responses in the viewer. Not this.]

- It Teaches. It's not just giving you a line to play/mimic. It's giving you a Vocabulary so that you can Speak the language of Walking yourself.

- It wraps the whole bundle up with 4 significant examples from Jazz Standards. Illustrating what was just taught. No, not with
a blowfest that is beyond the grasp of the student, but with practical, attainable playing illustrating exactly what was just taught.

Truly, it can't get much better than what is in this DVD.
If you can't learn from that DVD, you might want to put the bass down and take up something else.
:)

:cool:
:bassist:

Let's face it - there aren't a ton of effective instructional videos out there. Many are poorly done Streams Of Stuff that really don't teach the student Anything.

Then, specific to the world of Walking: there are many books, but very few videos. If there are many out there, they have done a good job of hiding from me. :)

Since I have yet to find a teacher in the area worth studying with, I get all my education from materials like this. Suffice to say - I have Lots of materials. Name a book or video, and it's very likely I have either looked at it carefully or actually own it. So, I'm going to qualify myself as being a legitimate judge of materials.

Todd's DVD is solid gold. It has these attributes:

- Obviously based on years of experience, not just performing, but teaching

- Extremely well sectioned and sequenced

- Full of examples. [Lots of DVDs illlustrate a concept with a half baked, single example, triggering many "what was that?" responses in the viewer. Not this.]

- It Teaches. It's not just giving you a line to play/mimic. It's giving you a Vocabulary so that you can Speak the language of Walking yourself.

- It wraps the whole bundle up with 4 significant examples from Jazz Standards. Illustrating what was just taught. No, not with
a blowfest that is beyond the grasp of the student, but with practical, attainable playing illustrating exactly what was just taught.

Truly, it can't get much better than what is in this DVD.
If you can't learn from that DVD, you might want to put the bass down and take up something else.
:)

:cool:
:bassist:

Hi Frank,

Thanks for the words of support. I greatly appreciate it!!!

My DVD arrived today an I have a different impression from others mentioned above. I give this DVD a grade of D, no higher than a C. Todd's earlier DVDs were clear, well organized, and well supported by supplemental handouts. This DVD feels haphazard and thrown together. His first references to handout material ask the viewer to look at the Scale Approach Modules - Ascending, but the onscreen example actually is exercise 1 of the II-V-I Major handout. Doesn't help that some of the handout material is dated 1998 and not 2007. Moreover, you have to separately download PDFs for each handout instead of pulling them down in one batch. That's a huge time waster. The material itself is confusing and does not lend a clear direction of where Todd wants to take you. The 4+2 system feels cumbersome, but maybe that's because I already am familiar with the modal scales. Doesn't help that Todd is constanting taunting viewers with comments like, "Ah, you know how to do this!" which is pedantic and hardly supportive in nature -- especially when it's unclear what point he's trying to make.

All told, this is a very disappointing product and is not recommended. The first 2 DVDs, however, are excellent - you can't go wrong with those. To be worth $40 bucks, this DVD needs more work.

While Todd has answered these himself, I just decided to add another third person point of view on this. I have just watched the DVD from start to finish which means I think I have a firm grasp on your point of view: If all you do is watch the DVD straight through, your reaction makes perfect sense. However, the DVD was NEVER intended to be watched straight through. Or, at least, not as part of the real training process.

Todd starts the DVD off with several statements that tell the student pointedly that they will need to master each new bit of information before moving on to the next. I don't know about you, but I have over 25 years playing bass and I can't master squat just by watching someone else do it. I have to actually practice it--a lot. If you have practiced each piece to the point that it is, as Todd says to do, "internalized", then, by time you reach the comments of "you get this" and "this is easy" and so forth, those comments will be quite appropriate and encouraging.

For the some of your other remarks, here are my thoughts:

The add-on material isn't bundled together: Yeah, I guess Todd could offer a bundled version along with the separate parts but, since some folks might not have the greatest download speeds, I wouldn't recommend getting rid of the individual files. However, calling the effort to download them all (took me about 10 minutes) a "waste" when, in theory, you bought this product to invest many, many, many hours of time as part of your bass education is absolutely inane.

The 4+2 system feels cumbersome because you already know some other way: If you didn't want to learn Todd's way, why did you buy his DVD? Whose method did you think he was going to show you? I already know another way as well but, for my 40 bucks, I don't need Todd to show me what I already know, I need him to show me what I don't know--which is exactly what he does. And, as I said before, I go into this expecting that I will have to invest some serious time and energy to learn and internalize (I really like that word) this new method/information.

Todd references the wrong handout/example compared to what was on the screen: OK, technically, you busted Todd on this one. However, if you take a look at both sheets, the parts that Todd was talking about at that moment, the Cm7 and F7 measures, are EXACTLY the same on both sheets. And, again, if you are taking your time going through the material, it takes mere seconds to figure this out. (At least, that is all it took me--and I wasn't taking my time and doing the lessons.)

The handouts are dated from 1998: HUH?!? I have no clue why that would matter to anyone.

But, hey, that's just my take on it. We are all entitled to our own opinions. While I will save off on doing a full review until I actually put in some training time on the material, I have seen enough in this first watching to know the material is indeed, as with Todd's other DVDs, very well organized and presented and that I am going to have many productive months getting this material internalized [very cool word].

...

So, what do you Really think about the word Internalize?

:)

[Excellent comments.]

So, what do you Really think about the word Internalize?

:)

[Excellent comments.]

Oooooooooooooohhhhhh......I like it!:cool:

I just internalized lunch, does that count?

I just internalized lunch, does that count?

Yes.....ABSOLUTELY!!!;)

Todd,

I've enjoyed volume 2 very much. It's excellent work. I am, however, a little confused about how to organize my thoughts to fall in line with the organization of the DVD. This may be a fault of my thinking, which was that I could use the technique I used in volume 1 and apply it volume 2. Said technique was for me to apply all of the modules to whatever tune I was working on. This is helping me learn how to make choices when I'm creating walking basslines. When I apply this technique to volume 2, I'm not sure which module to apply to the tune in what order. ARRRGH! Frustration! (OK. I'm close to normal again.) I wonder if you might be able to suggest a technique for applying volume 2 to a tune that has changes like this.

Bb Eb Bb Bb
Eb Ddim Bb Bb
F7 F7 Bb Bb

Maybe you might also suggest a way to use vol 2 with rhythm changes.

Thanks, Todd.
Sherrett

Todd,

I've enjoyed volume 2 very much. It's excellent work. I am, however, a little confused about how to organize my thoughts to fall in line with the organization of the DVD. This may be a fault of my thinking, which was that I could use the technique I used in volume 1 and apply it volume 2. Said technique was for me to apply all of the modules to whatever tune I was working on. This is helping me learn how to make choices when I'm creating walking basslines. When I apply this technique to volume 2, I'm not sure which module to apply to the tune in what order. ARRRGH! Frustration! (OK. I'm close to normal again.) I wonder if you might be able to suggest a technique for applying volume 2 to a tune that has changes like this.

Bb Eb Bb Bb
Eb Ddim Bb Bb
F7 F7 Bb Bb

Maybe you might also suggest a way to use vol 2 with rhythm changes.

Thanks, Todd.
Sherrett

Hi Sherrett,

There is no specific order to apply to the scale modules. It's totally up to you....the freedom can be a little paralyzing. I feel your pain. But, the solution is extremely easy....(IMHO)!!

Try this....tell yourself I'm going to ASCEND or go UP for a measure and then DESCEND or go down for a measure.

Your DESCENDING SCALE MODULE will be 8765.....

Your ASCENDING SCALE MODULE(S) will be the chromatic tones.
(123ct for minor......1ct23 for major)

Try applying that to your progression....if you paint yourself into a corner, then you might have to ASCEND or DESCEND for another measure....OR....you can always insert 1235....or insert a TRIAD MODULE from Volume 1. Make sense??

(I would also recommend the tunes on the DVD....take the blank PDF's to whatever tune you like...print them out....and write out at least 3 choruses....then practice improvising your lines. Also play some mental games with this...have fun with it....try going up for 2 measures, then down 1 measure and vice versa....OR...Try "All the things" and start at the bottom of the bass...start on a low F and see how long you can keep ascending until you run out of ideas or you run out of real estate. Try it.... Have fun with it!!:hyper: ...)

Please do your best to not let this make you crazy!!;) Remeber...it's supposed to be FUN!!!

Also remember that the best walking lines are a combination of SCALE MODULES and TRIAD MODULES. So be sure to use both....

You also need to make sure you WRITE OUT your bass lines AS WELL as practice improvising them. To start off with, you might want to do an equal amount of both....then as you get better, your ability to improvise them will catch up (for the most part).

Well, that should get you "un-stuck"....I hope!!

Hey-o Todd,
I put an order in for the dvd just then and I'm excited to get it aswell! I started using your floating thumb technique last year and I have only positives to say about the clarity in which you explaining things (not to mention the technique itself!). I have so far developed my own tricky warm up exercises that have pushed me further down the rabbit hole.
Thanks again, I'll let you know what I think when I get it next week.
Cheers Rayle XoX

Hey-o Todd,
I put an order in for the dvd just then and I'm excited to get it aswell! I started using your floating thumb technique last year and I have only positives to say about the clarity in which you explaining things (not to mention the technique itself!). I have so far developed my own tricky warm up exercises that have pushed me further down the rabbit hole.
Thanks again, I'll let you know what I think when I get it next week.
Cheers Rayle XoX

Hi Rayle!!

Cool....I just received your order this morning and will put it in the mail to you in a couple of hours.

Please drop me a note when it arrives safely. Cool?? Cool...:cool:

Enjoy!!

Hey Todd!
Just got the dvd's in the mail today, they arrived safe, sound and intact! and thankyou for the Friday night jam too, very much appreciated indeed!
I've already started shedding' them, I'm just gonna try and get all the major ii-V-Is under my belt first before I risk overloading myself with the rest of the information and not taking any of it in.
Just on a side note is there any method that helps with memorising/internalising the #9 examples? is there an exercise that helps to develop my minds speed in bringing up the patterns?
Cheers Rayle

Hi Rayle,

Todd's off to Europe for 10 days, then he'll be on the East Coast for a week or so. I'm sure he'll check in when we gets a minute, but it might not be until he gets back later in March. Just letting you know it might take him a little while to respond here.

Take care,

Rob

Thats cool,
Thanks for the heads up!
Cheers Rayle XoX

Hey Todd!
Just got the dvd's in the mail today, they arrived safe, sound and intact! and thankyou for the Friday night jam too, very much appreciated indeed!
I've already started shedding' them, I'm just gonna try and get all the major ii-V-Is under my belt first before I risk overloading myself with the rest of the information and not taking any of it in.
Just on a side note is there any method that helps with memorising/internalising the #9 examples? is there an exercise that helps to develop my minds speed in bringing up the patterns?
Cheers Rayle

Hi Rayle,

Sorry I've been so slow in getting back to you. I've been in Europe and now I'm in New Hampshire. I won't be home until March 20th and internet access has been inconsistent for me....plus I left my laptop at home, so I'm having to borrow computers from friends to get on line.....ANYWAY......

The best way to memorize things it to simply play them 100 times. I know it sounds like a smart-mouthed answer, but it's really true. BE PATIENT. THIS STUFF TAKES TIME!!!! Cool?? Cool.....:cool:

Shoot me an email and let me know how things are working out for you. I'll get back to you as soon as I get home. OK??

Cool....I look forward to talking with you soon.

Just a word (or three) about Todd. If he puts out a video - BUY IT. I have been playing jazz piano/keyboards for 10 years. Then I got bored and picked up a bass. Of course, I bumped right into a walking problem. I knew jazz theory. I knew how to read music but I was still stumbling rather than walking. If there is a book on walking out there, I bought it and I still wasn't satisfied. Then I ordered Vol 1 and 2. Bang. I was a walking fool. I even tipped my hat to one side. I was just making it to complicated before.

You just can't go wrong with these videos or this man. Todd even personally called me on the phone to make sure my order was right.

Thanks Todd for everything. I stll prefer Chicken over an Elephant <smile> but I am enjoying the music food.

Can't wait for the 6 string chord method DVD.

Dr. Mike

This is very interesting - esp seeing how Todd interacts with everyone.

Thanks!

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This is very interesting - esp seeing how Todd interacts with everyone.

Thanks!

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Hi Wes,

Feel free to shoot me an email if you should have specific questions etc.

Try my personal email: todd@toddjohnsonmusic.com

This will get the fastest response.

I'm here to help......Cool??? Cool......

Done!

& thank you! Much appreciated! :)

Done!

& thank you! Much appreciated! :)

You got it Wes!!

After several months of using the Building Technique DVD and listening to Friday Night I am now moving on to the Walking Bass Module DVDs 1&2. The spider was killing me. I got it now. Can't wait to see them in the mail.

Thanx Todd... you are a blessing!
If you know Tom Ranier or Bruce Healey please tell them I think of them often. They are old school buddies in your neck of the woods. Both great musicians.