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Victor Wooten's "The Music Lesson"

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Pacman

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#1
Are we really not talking about this, or did I just miss it?

This has to be one of the best, most inspiring books I've read! Concepts that will improve your musicality from day one. I literally felt like a better player after reading just a few chapters.

Not only is he a fantastic musician, he's a really good teacher.

My favorite quote: "Never give up the groove in order to find a note."



Anyone else read this?
 
#3
Dude - buy it! It'll be the best money you've spent in a while. After I started reading it, I bought two more copies for my office. I finished it last night, and am going to reread it starting today.
 
#6
I got it at his clinic around here at the beginning of the month. Only had the chance to start reading a few days ago though, it is really great. Victor and "Michael" blow my mind.
 
#11
I saw the ad in bass player for it. I coulda swore i read an interview w/a Vic about the book. Seems like a good read. The initial vibe that i'm getting is that it will be much more along the lines of Kenny Werner's 'Effortless Mastery' than any of the other bass books i own-E.g. Ray Brown, Michael Moore, Rufus Reid, et al.

Now Pacman vouches for it? I think i have to buy it now. :smug:
 
#14
I remember a chapter of this book being available on Wooten's site months ago. I'll likely pick up a copy in the near future, but I do recall reading that sample chapter and thinking that Victor seemed to be borrowing a bit from "Illusions" by Richard Bach. Not that I hated that book, but I'd hope that's not the case.
 
#15
I got to see the author talking about his book this weekend at UCLA's Festival of Books in between playing songs with a fine band that I believe he cobbled together for the event. His words were very inspiring, opinionated. I'll admit that I did not buy the book nor stand in line to get it autographed.

His words inspired me to play music better/more freely and naturally; his playing made me think I should sell all my gear.
 
#16
I'd like more details on the book if anyone is willing to share. I read the 1st chapter excerpt off his site a while back, and it was interesting but I honestly wasn't sure I'd want a whole book of the same. Perhaps I would change that opinion if I knew more.
 
#17
I picked it up at the merch table when Vic was here in Toronto. I fully agree with Pacmans feelings towards the book. After the first couple chapters I was wide eyed and my brain was all tingley. There are so many cool concepts he covers for both music and life.

Victor has a great approach teaching, it makes me want to check out the camp he runs.
 

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