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Gregori Hofmann Trio ”An Offering” AVAILABLE NOW!

Gregori Hofmann Trio ”An Offering” AVAILABLE NOW!

Here is the debut album ”An Offering” from The Gregori Hofmann Trio in its entireity. This album is dedicated to all those who have influenced us musically and in our lives. It is on Youtube right now for free and it will be on iTunes and Spotify in a few weeks, released on my new [...]

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Double Bass Lesson No.3: F Major and Bb Major in half position

Double Bass Lesson No.3: F Major and Bb Major in half position

In this lesson we learn the F Major and Bb Major scales in half position and I talk about making scale practice musical

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Double Bass Lesson No.2: Left Hand Technique

Double Bass Lesson No.2: Left Hand Technique

In this lesson we carry on where we left off with more open string exercises as well as looking at left hand technique

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Double Bass Lesson No.1: Right hand and open strings

Double Bass Lesson No.1: Right hand and open strings

Here is the first lesson in the Double Bass series. In the first lesson we are focusing on right hand technique and getting a good solid time and swing feel when playing open strings.

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Ask Greg Anything!

Ask Greg Anything!

The first question in the Ask Greg Anything Section comes from Vian. Hey Greg I’m trying to train my ears to recognize root movements because it’s often hard for me to know where I am in a tune if I’m not counting all the time. I know bassists are especially good at this so please [...]

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Marcus Foster Live at Dingwalls, London

Marcus Foster Live at Dingwalls, London

Here are a few videos of the Sold Out Gig at Dingwalls in London with Marcus Foster. It is an honour to play with someone who’s music speaks to me so so much. Hope you enjoy the vids and thanks to whoever was there that put these up on youtube!     YOU SEND ME [...]

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just letting it rain: the ramblings of a mad man

just letting it rain: the ramblings of a mad man

the music biznazz guys have not only effed up the music industry but also ruined music itself by glorifying porn stars and barbie dolls and passing them off as ”musicians” Now we have youngsters coming up who want to be the next Lady Gaga, Jessie J, N Dubz or whatever other BULLSSHIIII there is out [...]

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A preview of the Debut Album ”An Offering” from The Gregori Hofmann Experiment

A preview of the Debut Album ”An Offering” from The Gregori Hofmann Experiment

An Offering to me is more than just a gift It’s a thank you letter to all the inspirational people I’ve encountered in my life. Family,wife, friends, the people of South Africa who are vibrant and passionate . The ocean and the surroundings I grew up living in. A country with such an amazing history. [...]

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”One thought can produce a million vibrations” Concept #3

”One thought can produce a million vibrations” Concept #3

‘’One thought can produce a million vibrations’’ Concept #3 ‘Practice Reading Music EVERYDAY’’ Sometimes you have to ask yourself. What separates a real musician and someone who does music as a hobby? I would say if you asked a lot of guys you would find that the ability to read music is high up on [...]

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”One thought can produce a million vibrations” Concept #1

”One thought can produce a million vibrations” Concept #1

  ‘ One thought can produce a million vibrations’ #1   My posts have been few and far between as of late as I have been super busy recording my first album as a leader. More on that later.   I have decided to upload my thoughts on practicing that I stumble upon during my [...]

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