Victor Wooten: Groove Workshop
by Rob Wallis
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Actor: Anthony Wellington, Victor WootenDirector: Rob Wallis
Brand: Hudson Music
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); German (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 300 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 320804
Studio: Hudson Music
Product features:
- Special Features: Multi-Language- Featuring options for German and Spanish sub-titles!
- Running Time: 5 hours, 40 minutes
- Number of Discs: 2
Movie Reviews of Victor Wooten: Groove Workshop
Movie Review: Really outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
To get right to the core of it, Victor Wooten is one of those very rare artists who is both stunningly talented and able to teach his art in a clear, understandable, and non-intimidating way that nonetheless will challenge the best student in the room. The only comparison I can make is Ansel Adams in photography, who similarly created both photographic masterpieces and educational works of great clarity and insight.
The workshop is more about practical philosophy for bass than specific techniques. He won't teach you slap and pop or tapping, nor will he do much with scales or arpeggios, but he will get you thinking about translating your techniques into an expression of you as an artist. This video is about breaking through the mechanical parts of bass playing and conveying music and emotion, and as a bassist bogged down in playing mechanically, I really benefitted from this.
While mostly centered on jazz, any bass player who gets to improvise or play more complex stuff will benefit from this.
Most of the things Victor teaches I never heard before, certainly not from teachers. I am not saying that this is an alternative to lessons or a complete way all unto itself; I am saying that this is another level of thinking to add to your total approach to music, and a very good one at that.
Well done, Victor. Much, much better than the Entwistle and Jaco videos, which while fun are limited by the reality that those two greats were not teachers. Victor Wooten talks about communicating with the bass, but he also communicates with words and example really well.
Summary of Victor Wooten: Groove Workshop
In this nearly 5-hour, 2-disc DVD set, legendary bassist Victor Wooten redefines the essential elements of music and demonstrates how to apply them in fresh, musically relevant ways. Victor's open approach to playing bass will provide effective improvement to any musician's skills and as the students on the DVD show, many of the most important lessons can be learned very quickly. Also featured in the Groove Workshop DVD are several solo performances by Victor, as well as duets with bassist and educator Anthony Wellington. Chapters and tutorials include: notes, grooving, articulation/duration, dynamics, rhythm/tempo, tone, phrasing, space/rest, listening, and more.Similar DVD Movies
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