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WALTER BEASLEY

WALTER BEASLEY

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Walter Beasley presents Sax Meditations. A compilation of Relaxing, Meditating, and Soothing songs to calm you down and let your mind unwind.

Walter Beasley Presents: 14 steps to maximizing Your Performance


Chapter 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Chapter 2: Neck Strap Placement
Chapter 3: Sound/Flexibility
Chapter 4: Listening Transcribing
Chapter 5: Altissimo
Chapter 6: Articulation
Chapter 7: Vibrato Chapter 8: Mouthpiece Placement
Chapter 9: Long Tones
Chapter 10: Technique/Improvisation
Chapter 11: Imagery Playing/Spirit
Chapter 12: Discipline/Pacing
Chapter 13: Melodic Development
Chapter 14: Playing Within The Chord

14 Steps to Maximizing Your Performance (for Saxophonists) - Part 1


14 Steps to Maximizing Your Performance (for Saxophonists) - Part 2


14 Steps to Maximizing Your Performance (for Saxophonists) - Part 3


For More Products & Information on Walter Beasley please feel free to visit WalterBeasly.com
Walter Beasley's Performance Workshop March 4, 2007. Walter explores various topics as in improvisation, entrepenourship, historical connections while playing songs from his new record Ready for Love as well as For Her.
Walter Beasley brings you a lesson on the seemingly magical technique, Circular Breathing. By faithfully following Walter Beasley's special practice routine's you can add circular breathing to your playing repertoire.
For Jazz, Pop and R&B Vocalists. This DVD includes demonstrations by Walter and lessons with vocal students. Improve phrasing, develop personality and style in your delivery, and learn how to engage an audience. Rehearse techniques using a DVD Rom practice guide and bonus audio CD.
For beginning, intermediate and advanced improvisors, this DVD is the first of its kind. It will help you to make your improvisations soulful and concise. It also includes a play-along CD, complete scores, licks and printable scale reference pages.
Now available for download and on DVD! For alto, tenor and soprano saxophone. Optimize your sound, improve your pitch, get practical solutions for sound problems and unify registers.
Renowned artist and former classmate Branford Marsalis describes Walter Beasley as "an anomaly; a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."
La Nina (Ready For Love) Transcription (pdf)
Transcription of Willa Mae's Place, as performed at the March 4th, 2007 Workshop.
Transcription of Rhea's Song from the March 4th, 2007 Performance Workshop.
For More Transcriptions Visit www.WalterBeasley.com
Branford Marsalis discussing jazz and r&b improv., Sting, historical connections and musicianship.
Kevin Mahogany Discusses the value of sound with Walter Beasley. Get tips on developing and establishing a distinct sound and the importance of doing so.
Walter Beasley recently was a guest instructor for a gospel workshop. In a lesson with a student Walter covered vibrato, pacing and delivery. They used the gospel standard Jesus You're the Center of My Joy to examine different ways to use technique's involved in vocal performance and delivery.
Walter had the chance to interview one of his hero’s Ronnie Laws. In this interview they discuss Ronnie Laws career, philosophies on improv and songwriting.
Walter got the chance to sit down with Chuck Loeb and discuss his career as well as give some valuable career advice to fellow musicians. Chuck Loeb discusses his career influences, writing process and the future of the industry.
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Member Since: 1/10/2006
Band Website: WalterBeasley.com
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Forgiveness

Be Thankful Be Thankful Iowa version

Miss Minnie's Blues


New!! Walter Beasley SaxTalk Tonguing Exercise


New!! Road Interview With Walter Beasley


New!! Walter Beasley SaxTalk Pacing 2 George Duke Explanation


New!! Walter Beasley solo with George Duke


New!! Walter Beasley Rhea's Song


New!! Walter Beasley Jazz on the Green clip 2 live


New!! Walter Beasley tribute to Grover clip



Circular Breathing Made Easy

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Influences: Ghandi, Willa Mae Brothers, Mahdi, Walter Beasley Senior,Women, Burrell Morgan, Girls who left me because they thought I would never make it :) Ladies who picked me up when I was down, Women who stand by their men, My Band, Chris Lewis, Men who stand by their Women, Those who speak truth to power, Did I say women:),Mother, Sisters, Moes, Those who use power and influence to help those in need. Andy McGhee, Dean Earl, Bill Pierce, All who came before me and those who will come after. Women :) * Geroge Duke, Santana, Sam Cooke, Dionne Warick, Cannonball Adderly, Clifford Brown, Gato Barbieri, George Benson, P Funk, Brick, David Sanborn, Donny Hathaway, Michael Ruff, Perez Prado, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Laws, Crusaders, Pat Metheny, Aretha Franklin, Burt Bacharach, King Curtis, John Handy, Bobby Womack,Larry Woo, Will Reinhart, Ellis Hall, Mark Ledford, Derek Cannon, Jimmy Cannon. " The contents of my skin reflect the beauty of my character".
Sounds Like: "If there is an heir to Grover's throne, it's definitely found in Walter Beasley." Thomas R. Erdmann, Jazzreview.com
Record Label: Heads Up/ Affable Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Happiness is

Producers:James LLoyd, Phil Davis, Jon Roberts, Lynne Fiddmont, Derek Cannon, Sean Chase, new album on Heads up out in January. Full Sax Meditations album ( on my label) out in January. Nice vacation,...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:22:00 PST

This comes to me when tempted by dispair. Hope it helps

Be not dismayed. God will take care of You. I love this passage I know there is more but I like to be short and to the pointSoulfully yoursWB
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:49:00 PST

From my Handbook Performance insight for musicians

Natural talent and ability may open the door, but preparation, dedication, commitment, and study will keep you in the roomSoulfully yoursWB
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:52:00 PST

Just a Thought

Sometimes you just have to get away from the madness. The lessons of life present themselves in different ways and when you have stopped learning you must change your environment at least for a moment...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:51:00 PST

Brevity and Performance

It is important to understand that listening very carefully to people you love for an extended period of time is paramount to strenghtening any relationship. However nothing could be further from the ...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:04:00 PST

213,000 visitors to WalterBeasley.com in May

I just want to say how much I appreciate those who come to the site to learn, listen, and purchase. Over 213,000 people visited in May and I am forever grateful to you for your support and feedbackWal...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:55:00 PST

Looking and sounding good

As I write this on the beach during a break in recording I am reminded of how far I have come and how far I plan to go. Life is such a wonderful gift and as the tittle of a great book states " There a...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:44:00 PST

Scullers Boston

Man it is a joy to play at home. Let me first apologize for not playing Dont say Goodbye first set on Fri. We went over and the club was fussin. The crowds were great and I so appreciate the birthday ...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Wed, 28 May 2008 07:51:00 PST

My Tribute

Today marks my 46th year on this planet. I have met so many people and have had the best life anyone could have ever imagined. My blessings include 25 years in the music industry and 24 years in music...
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Sat, 24 May 2008 10:41:00 PST

Morning

This is the day that God has created for YOU. Rejoice and be glad :)
Posted by WALTER BEASLEY on Tue, 13 May 2008 05:41:00 PST