GROUNDATION ONE ROCK ALBUM: music videos and behind the Scenes videos I’m so honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Harrison Stafford and all the musicians in Groundation to produce the May 2022 album ONE ROCK. My contribution included writing the string trio arrangements, writing a number of horn arrangements, playing just about […]...
Check out this brief video explaining this new One Shot lesson on it’s way to the site, from the road with Groundation. https://youtu.be/fuifZSXxkCE...
Welcome to the Art of Reggae Organ Course 1. The Hammond organ helped to define the sound of roots reggae music as it was developed in the mid 1960’s in Jamaica. The organ has a vast range of expression and is used in three main roles, 1) as a melodic instrument playing melodies and lead […]...
Welcome to the Art of Reggae Organ Course 1. The Hammond organ helped to define the sound of roots reggae music as it was developed in the mid 1960’s in Jamaica. The organ has a vast range of expression and is used in three main roles, 1) as a melodic instrument playing melodies and lead […]...
reggae piano playing. One of the most important and inspiring aspects of reggae music is its love affair with relatively simple, repetitive rhythms, played in layers and communally with other musicians. It is first and foremost meant to move both the musician and the listener on a physical (dancing) and spiritual level. Our primary goal […]...
Welcome to the Art of Reggae Piano Course 2: The role of the Piano in Reggae Music. This course focuses on RHYTHM reggae piano playing. One of the most important and inspiring aspects of reggae music is its love affair with relatively simple, repetitive rhythms, played in layers and communally with other musicians. It is […]...
Welcome to the PREVIEW of the Art of Reggae beginning level theory course. This course is for beginning level players who have a little experience on the piano, however, because it focuses on theory it can be helpful to players and singers of all levels. By the end of this course, you’ll be playing REGGAE! […]...
Check out this open rehearsal with Matt’s BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC BOB MARLEY ENSEMBLE. He’s been teaching this class for nearly 20 years. It’s always a massive vibe with 13 talented students from across the globe!Monday, April 4th, 20227:30 – 8:30pm David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston St, Boston Live Stream :Livestream.com/berklee...
