Victor wooten has been doing things on the bass that nobody dreamed of, and we bass players cant help but hunger for some insight into what inspires him and how he does it. Fivetime grammy winner, founding member of the supergroup bela fleck and the flecktones, a skilled naturalist and teacher, a published author, a magician and acrobat, has won every major award given to a bass guitarist. Victor lemonte wooten is an american bass guitarist, record producer, educator, and recipient of five grammy awards. From grammywinning musical icon and legendary bassist victor l. The lesson continues, which follows up on his 2008 novel the music lesson.
Victor wooten generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. He is also the author of the parable the music lesson. A vintage original we may not realize it as we listen to the soundtrack of our lives through tiny earbuds, but music and all that it encompasses is disappearing all around us. The music lesson is also a first person narration about a master teacher who appeared wootens house one day, oddly dressed, acting even. Victor wooten the lesson live studio session youtube.
Bass player extraordinarie victor wooten has much to share on the fluid grace of playing any instrument, since its a core teaching, a feeling, a groove, with some rational tips as well, and a gliding story thats almost musical in itself. Wooten comes the music lesson, an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes and feeling them. Victor wooten speakers bureau and booking agent info. Wooten is an american bass player, composer, producer, and fivetime grammy award winner, as well as an original member of the jazz and bluegrass band bela fleck and the flecktones. Wooten read or download 1400168171 the music lesson. Feb 02, 2021 by kevin johnson tuesday, february 2nd, 2021 bass phenom victor wooten has just published a new book called the spirit of music. I would comfortably say that a good 80% of what i know about music came from this tale.
The music lesson is a novel describing a series of encounters between the narrator a standin for wooten, or for the reader and several guru. Berklee college of music boston ma, evergreen state college, olympia wa and california state universitychico chico ca. He is also the author of the parable the music lesson a spiritual search for growth through music. Victor wooten publishes new book, the spirit of music. The music lesson audio book is read by 5time grammy award winner victor l. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. The music lesson by victor wooten peter spitzer music blog. Par nassus books and the nashville jazz workshop are delighted to welcome victor wooten, author of the spirit of music. I came across the book entirely by accident and after having read its first few pages didnt know if i felt quite compelled to keep at it. Sep 19, 2017 victor wooten 2016 commencement speaker for the university of vermont rubenstein school duration. Written by 5time grammy award winning musician victor l.
Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. This is a virtual event which will take place on the parnassus books facebook page. The music lesson is the inspiring story of a young bass player and the lessons he learns about life, music, and the life of music. Wooten comes the music lesson, the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Super bass solo technique victor wooten is recognized as one of the worlds greatest electric bassists. In this fablelike story three musicians from around the world are myst. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach. His first book, t he music lesson, published in 2006, is narrated by a young bass player at a creative impasse skilled, but easily frustrated, and more easily impressed. Highly recommended for musicians or as a gift to musicians 5 people found this helpful.
Come along as i reread victor wootens the music lesson and share some main ideas, stories, and. He is also the author of the parable more about victor l. The music lesson contains many of the lessons, ideas, and ways of thinking victor has become known for. Oct 12, 2010 bass guitarist victor wooten gives a music lesson bass guitarist and music teacher victor wooten has won five grammys and was named bass player magazines player of the year three years in a. Feb 12, 2021 his first book, the music lesson, published in 2006, is narrated by a young bass player at a creative impasse skilled, but easily frustrated, and more easily impressed. The music lesson is the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Born the youngest of five boys, he began learning to play music at the tender age of two. Oct 12, 2010 bass guitarist victor wooten gives a music lesson october 12, 2010 bass guitarist and music teacher victor wooten has won five grammys and was named bass player magazines player of the. The best book on music and its connection to the mystic laws of life that ive. I would like to emphasize that this is how i play the song, a. A politician is not allowed to get too emotional in public, so what he does is drop subtle hints that.
Here, as in his music, he surprises us and gives us more depth than we expected, more of himself than many would dare. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Wooten along with worldrenowned musicians michael kott, chuck rainey, regi wooten, steve bailey, jd blair, and others, including dorothy wooten as the voice of music. Victor wooten explains the importance of letting creativity flow through you, how beauty cant be proven, but exists nonetheless. Jan 01, 2009 the music lesson is my bedtime read these days.
Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference. This conversation will occur on friday, february 5, 2021 at 6. He started performing in nightclubs and theaters as the bassist with the family band at age five, and at age six, was on tour with his brothers opening shows for legendary soul artist curtis mayfield. It tells of the rather mystical and dreamlike journey world class bassist victor wooten has taken as a young man, while struggling to make a living as a musician. The book teaches lessons through its storytelling, which revolves around three musicians helping victor in music city. Dorothy wooten victor s mother as music and others the music lesson audiobook is beautifully scored by victor with special guests. Wooten victor the best of bass gtr book by various 3oct2003 sheet music. Read download the best of victor wooten pdf pdf book library. If you have ever wanted to get inside the mind of victor wooten, this is the book for you. Wooten whatever this evening will be in the virtual format it will be surely great but one can only imagine what a live and inperson occasion it would be to have fivetime grammy award winner, bass player, composer, and producer victor l. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. A spiritual search for growth through music, victor l.
Also check the official store vixmerch for handpicked bass gear. Be sure to keep up with the official site for any changes in the program. Join facebook to connect with yasar ozdemir and others you may know. Recently, i heard of the book the music lesson penguin putnam inc, 2008, written by victor wooten. Throughout this audiobook is new, original music written by victor wooten and a bonus performance by the original supergroup bela fleck and the flecktones. Victor wooten is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. A producer, songwriter, and solo touring artist, he is the only person to thrice be voted bassist of the year in bass player magazines. Bassist victor wooten performs the lesson on may 8, 2015 in the cpr performance studio.
If i stumbled upon the book i should at least have the patience to stay a while and listen, right. Grammy award winner victor wooten s inspiring parable of the importance of music and the threats that it faces in todays world. A spiritual search for growth through music penguin. A saxophonist working with just bass and drums usually has a lot of work to do, but s. A spiritual search for growth through music by bassist victor wooten is unique. Victor wooten and his cast of characters from the music lesson return to help him save music from disappearing. He shares his teaching philosophy and explains why learning music is like learning a language in his new book, the music lesson.
The lesson continues, in conversation with bela fleck. Victor surprises us again by writing this book as a novel. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the. The very real wooten family wisdom and magic is lovingly tucked between these pages. The music lesson paperback, audio book, or audio book.
Jul 26, 2020 quite a setup for victor wooten s story, the music lesson. This is similar to the books zen guitar and effortless mastery, except it focuses on a bass player instead of a guitar player. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Victor wooten publishes new book, the spirit of music no. From 2017 to 2019 he recorded as the bassist for the metal band nitro. It was during the years stationed in hawaii that the brothers began performing as a fivepiece band. Victor wooten s trio is a powerhouse outfit, even when its just a duo. I say story and it is a work of fiction, but this book is the most informative thing ive ever ran across while learning music. In this video i will try to show you a way to play the lesson by victor wooten. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notesand feeling them. The story the music lesson chronicles the story of a young bass player desperately in need of improving. He has been the bassist for bela fleck and the flecktones since the groups formation in 1988.
The book that is helping musicians around the world form a stronger connection with music. The music lesson, by victor wooten the practice of. Hes a bass player best known for his amazing work with banjo master yes, thats right, banjo master bela fleck. He has been the bassist for bela fleck and the flecktones since the groups formation in 1988 and a member of the band smv with two other bassists, stanley clarke and marcus miller. Included throughout is new, original music written by wooten and a bonus performance by the original bela fleck and the flecktones. Wooten is an american bass player, composer, producer, and fivetime grammy award winner, as well as an original member of the jazz and bluegrass. Mar 12, 2021 his first book, t he music lesson, published in 2006, is narrated by a young bass player at a creative impasse skilled, but easily frustrated, and more easily impressed. Soon after, the family packed up and moved on as military families often do. The music lesson goodreads meet your next favorite book. Victor lemonte wooten was born september 11, 1964 to military parents on an air force base outside of boise, idaho. This is the perfect way to experience the book that has been helping.
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