Randy Gardner: Good Vibrations, Masterclass for Brass Players
What others are saying about "Good Vibrations"
Randy Gardner has written one of the most significant books on brass pedagogy of the 21st Century! Good Vibrations: Masterclasses for Brass Players will be a reference guide for many decades to all brass players. The book not only give us basics, articulations, tone, dynamics, endurance, range suggestions but the “how to” practice these most important skills to develop our brass playing and our students and the next generation of brass players. I give my highest and most enthusiastic endorsement of Good Vibrations: Masterclasses for Brass Players. I can’t wait to have this book in my practice room and studio.
-Gail Williams
Respected worldwide as a musician and pedagogue, Randy Gardner inspires both the performer and the teacher to think critically and delve deeper into their music making approach. This book outlines a beautifully designed, proven highly successful method of teaching and learning that will help any musician take greater control over their learning, and optimize their progress and performance.
-Jennifer Montone
This book is chock full of insightful perceptions, practical "how-to-do-it" advice, and relevant, specific applications of the principles of technique and musicianship to the brass repertoire. Professor Gardner offers insightful discussion of the fundamentals of brass technique, a patient, logical, structured approach to practicing, the dutiful assimilation of new principles, and the assessment of structured, measured progress, all dispensed with inspired encouragement supplemented with homespun jocularity. This is an invaluable resource for all levels and ages of brass practitioners--beginners to professionals. Congratulations to Mr. Gardner on this splendid addition to the canon of brass playing and brass teaching. We are all the fortunate beneficiaries of his astute observations and cogent advice.
-W. Peter Kurau
Randy Gardner has published a highly interesting book, addressing (almost) everything a serious brass player needs to know about efficient practicing and good performing. Good Vibrations is full of sound advice and constructive suggestions. Impressive and recommendable!
-Frøydis Ree Wekre