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Minnesota/Midwest

Will you attend the Minnesota/Wisconsin GTG?

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#61
joegeezer said:
I hope there's a potty up there, for this crippled old fart. It takes me quite a while to get up and down stairs, one step at a time.
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Joe, we could just fire up an old Harley and let you get up and down that way ... I read that you know your way up and down pretty good on one of them ... :)
 
#70
Hey guys!

My name is Ian Allison and it looks like I'll be presenting on the 13th at Dave's. I'm excited - and very flattered to be asked. Thanks so much to Dwayne (IotaNet) for the invitation.

I guess I just wanted to introduce myself, talk about what I'm going to be presenting, and put it out there that if you guys have any feedback for me - about what I may want to include in the clinic, etc, I'm all ears.

I've been living and playing in Minneapolis, MN now for about 9 years. I do session work at several studios, play in a host of different projects that cover jazz, gospel, metal, and pop, and write jingles for two different music advertising agencies. Currently, I'm the chair of the bass department at a small private college in Minneapolis called North Central University (NCU). I've developed and am constantly revising a curriculum for my students that focuses on applied theory, timekeeping, stylistic breadth, reading, and ear training. Most recently I've been doing some freelance work for Lakland Basses - recording all of their instruments over multiple genres of music for their website. I also will be shooting a video for Lakland that will demonstrate their new pickup/preamp combo and compare it against the older Bart system and against a vintage Jazz bass, a vintage P bass, and a Stingray. This is going to happen in two weeks so I'll have a full report for everyone at Dave's!

For the presentation, I have several ideas that I wanted to run by everyone that plans to attend. I believe that all great playing is founded on some very basic elements of time and theory. With this in mind, I'd like to talk about my concept of grooving - which involves a discussion/demonstration of keeping a sense of a solid pulse through anything that you play, with whatever technique you use – drummer or no drummer! Stemming from this, I’d talk about ways to construct and execute the concept of “backbeat” in your grooves. Also, I’d like to discuss practicing theory – modes, arpeggios, etc. in a musical way and offer some ideas on how to combine the groove aspect with theoretical aspect of practicing and playing. Additionally, I would like to talk about doing session work, what’s expected of you as a session bassist, and how my experiences led me to the project I’m doing for Lakland.

So there you go guys! Let me know how this sounds to you and please feel free to make comments/suggestions about how we can make this a fun and successful get-together.

I can’t wait.

Thanks so much,

Ian Allison
 
#71
So Ian... How about pulling some strings with my NCU application? :D I kid. My old guitarist has been begging me to come up in the spring to do a jazz/blues trio.

Anyway...

As far as what you've said, it sounds like it should be a great presentation. I'm looking forward to this even more now. I've heard a lot of people rave about, well... you.
 
#74
Gents -

The Minnesota/Wisconsin GTG has been arranged and all systems are go!

Here are the details:

Minnesota/Wisconsin GTG
January 13, 2007 * 11 am - 3 pm
Dave's Guitar Shop
(On Dave's [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]Level)
1227 South 3rd Street
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Click Here for a map & directions​

For those who aren't familiar, A GTG is nothing more than a bunch of Talkbassers getting together (imagine that!) to hang out, check out each other's gear, do some playing, and generally have a good time.

You don't have to be any particular age (we got youngsters & oldsters), or any particular skill level. All you need is a desire to come and hang out for a while!

As a bonus, we wll have a clinic conducted by Ian Allison, Minneapolis-based Bass Instructor, composer, and all-around good guy! (He's my instructor and he can play his butt off!)

artiseasy said:
Hey guys!

My name is Ian Allison and it looks like I'll be presenting on the 13th at Dave's. I'm excited - and very flattered to be asked. Thanks so much to Dwayne (IotaNet) for the invitation.

I guess I just wanted to introduce myself, talk about what I'm going to be presenting, and put it out there that if you guys have any feedback for me - about what I may want to include in the clinic, etc, I'm all ears.

I've been living and playing in Minneapolis, MN now for about 9 years. I do session work at several studios, play in a host of different projects that cover jazz, gospel, metal, and pop, and write jingles for two different music advertising agencies. Currently, I'm the chair of the bass department at a small private college in Minneapolis called North Central University (NCU). I've developed and am constantly revising a curriculum for my students that focuses on applied theory, timekeeping, stylistic breadth, reading, and ear training.

Most recently I've been doing some freelance work for Lakland Basses - recording all of their instruments over multiple genres of music for their website. I also will be shooting a video for Lakland that will demonstrate their new pickup/preamp combo and compare it against the older Bart system and against a vintage Jazz bass, a vintage P bass, and a Stingray. This is going to happen in two weeks so I'll have a full report for everyone at Dave's!

For the presentation, I have several ideas that I wanted to run by everyone that plans to attend. I believe that all great playing is founded on some very basic elements of time and theory. With this in mind, I'd like to talk about my concept of grooving - which involves a discussion/demonstration of keeping a sense of a solid pulse through anything that you play, with whatever technique you use – drummer or no drummer! Stemming from this, I’d talk about ways to construct and execute the concept of “backbeat” in your grooves.

Also, I’d like to discuss practicing theory – modes, arpeggios, etc. in a musical way and offer some ideas on how to combine the groove aspect with theoretical aspect of practicing and playing. Additionally, I would like to talk about doing session work, what’s expected of you as a session bassist, and how my experiences led me to the project I’m doing for Lakland.

So there you go guys! Let me know how this sounds to you and please feel free to make comments/suggestions about how we can make this a fun and successful get-together.

I can’t wait.

Thanks so much,

Ian Allison
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If you like what you see, RSVP via the poll and mark your calendar!

Come check us out -- we look forward to seeing you there!
 
#80
I would be a definite ... hope to ... sorry I cant be more confirming, but my dad is supposed to have surgery for skin cancer sometime around mid Jan ... I wont know more until they set the actual appt and time ... thank you for asking, posting and organizing ... it sounds extremely informative ... tom
 

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