Jazz educator Vince Maggio has taught (and perhaps) terrified more contemporary jazz and pop keyboard stars than he hasn't, including none other than Bruce Hornsby. In this expanded version of the interview that appears in our July 2015 print issue, editor at large Jon Regen--who was once a student of Vince's--posts additional testimonials as to Maggio's influence and inspiration.
Polymetric Puzzles Exercises and Short Pieces for Piano and Keyboard Jeff Fineberg Available now
Polymetric Puzzles is a book containing performance challenges for keyboardists. This method uses a "puzzle" approach, where you are given segments of music that you transform into a completed piece. You will also learn how polymeters and polyrhythms can be applied to your playing.
The book begins with structured exercises and progresses to more free-form approaches to help build technique for experimentation, improvisation and composition.
ATH-M70x & ATH-R70x Flagship Studio Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now
Audio-Technica introduces two new studio pros: ATH-M70x closed-back monitor headphones and ATH-R70x open-back reference headphones. With 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response, both models offer extremely accurate audio reproduction.
Waldorf NAVE VST/AU/AAX Wavetable Synth for Mac and PC Distributed in the U.S.A. by MV Pro Audio Available Now
NAVE VST/AU/AAX is a DAW-centric version of Waldorf's critically-acclaimed iOS wavetable synthesizer. Boasting a rich graphic display and intuitive UI, NAVE VST brings Waldorf's highly sought-after wavetable sound engine, speech synthesis, and advanced spectral manipulation to the modern DAW environment. Includes over 500 presets showcasing the unique soundscapes possible with NAVE's deep but readily accessible feature set.