Outlet Books/DVDs - Music Production

Method books 1 and 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere. Each method book features full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform, three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning si...

The second in a series, Gold Star Performance Level 1, is a challengingcollection for the late-elementary pianist featuring changing moods,keys, and hand positions. Like the primer level book, this collectionmay be used as a “graduation book” to improve artistic, technical, andrhythmic skills before advancing to the next level. The long awaitedaddition to the Piano Adventures series features songs and pieces like:Bullfrog Blues •...

Book 3 concentrates more fully on music theory, exploring new concepts such as interval quality, chord function, cadences, and melody writing. History is correlated to the theory pages, teaching students the origins of the theoretical concepts they are learning. Students then use their newfound knowledge to compose and analyze music, and learn how it all relates to the history of music through the centuries. Students can be challenged further wit...

The book that started the Essential Elements Band Method features music history right in the book, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent letter, quizzes, and a rhythm-based sequence. Effective pedagogy, a logical sequence of skills, innovative parental communication tools, multicultural songs, duets and full band arrangements, and much more, create a method designed to help kids succeed.

A new jazz language tutor that teaches young players how to improvise in an ensemble setting while enjoying every minute. It is a sequential jazz improvisation method by acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Shelly Berg that utilizes a "call-and-response" approach: students listen to a jazz idea, imitate it until it is internalized, and then "try it on their own. Special challenge sections are provided for advanced students. In addit...

The Music Theory series is designed from the ground-up to explain the terminology and musical structures needed for modern applications. Level One is an introductory course which covers music notation, key signatures, basic scales, intervals, modes, diatonic relationships and 3-and 4-part chords. Level Two is an intermediate-level course covering larger chord forms, "definitive" chords in major and minor keys, substitutions, analysis of key cente...

At last the excitement of traditional folk fiddling can be experienced by your entire string orchestra! Written by two renowned educators, this fun and motivating collection of 16 cross-cultural fiddle tunes is presented in a unique format that makes it perfect for players of any level or age. Each tune includes a solo version, followed by a 3-part "arrangement" for group performance. Chord symbols, for improvisation additional instruments (guita...

This lovingly researched book is a musical, pictorial and historical narrative of the Old West, featuring 48 annotated songs that are authentic examples of the popular music of the era. Author Jim Bob Tinsley sings 11 of the most popular songs from the book on the accompanying CD. Winner of the Outstanding Western Music Award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center.

Series: Musicians Institute Press Video Series Publisher: Musicians Institute Press Medium: Video Composer: Dallan Beck Learn the essentials of digital home recording from popular Recording Institute of Technology instructor Dallan Beck. In this video, Dallan takes you step-by-step through the process of recording a complete song using a basic home studio. You'll learn: how signal flow works; the do's and don?ts of ?punching? in and out; ho...

The Solo Workout by Andrew D. Gordon can be used by any musician who wants to improve their improvisational skills in Blues, Rock & Funk styles. This product consists of 15, 3 minute rhythm tracks so that any musician can try out soloing ideas while playing along to drums, bass, guitar and keyboards. There are 4 Rock Groooves, 6 Funk Grooves and 5 Blues grooves played in different keys and tempos. The book shows the chord progressions used in...

Series: Artistpro Publisher: ArtistPro Format: BOOK W/CD Author : Bill Gibson It's as simple as this: If the vocal sounds good, the song sounds good. If the vocal sounds bad, the song will probably sound bad. This addition to the popular InstantPro series brings you an in-depth look at the delicate art and science of recording and mixing vocals for all styles of music. Sound Advice on Recording & Mixing Vocals will show you the spec...

Series: Artistpro Publisher: ArtistPro Format: BOOK W/CD Author : Bill Gibson Getting a great drum sound is a Holy Grail for many engineers, and this latest addition to the popular InstantPro series will give you the knowledge you need to record drums like a pro, in any situation! Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Drums is a budget-minded guide to getting the best drum recording. From simple setups with minimal mic coverage to a setup wi...