Jody Fisher: News

I just returned from Phoenix where George Benson and I recorded the first nineteen lessons for workshoplive.com. The lessons cover many aspects of George's style and also include his thoughts on various related topics. Each lesson consists of three or four different scenes. Over three year's we will produce 90 lessons in all.

Needless to say we really had fun during video shoots. The crew at Pure Touch Media was wonderful and did everything they could to make us feel comfortable.

You can subscribe to these lessons at www.workshoplive.com. Every two weeks you will receive two new George Benson lessons. This is due to begin in August 2008. We are all very excited about it.

You can view a couple of photos from the shoot here: http://www.jodyfisher.com/photos.html.

Hi All,

Well it's been pretty busy around here with students, two book projects, and getting ready for my summer of workshops and traveling.

In about two and a half weeks I'll be in Phoenix AZ, recording instructional videos with Mr. George Benson. I'm very excited about this project.

Mr. Benson has agreed to do a very large number of instructional video sessions at WorkshopLive.com.

I will be creating the content for these sessions over the next three years. In the videos, we will play together, talk a little, and teach viewers many of George's techniques, and ideas about playing, and practicing jazz guitar. The vids will be uploaded to WorkshopLive.com in coming months.

What I want to know is this.....

What would you ask George Benson if you had the chance. I have many questions already, of course, but I want to make sure that I ask questions that most players and students would be interested in. Technique? Practicing? Equipment? Career? Other advice?
Anything goes---
Send your questions to jodyfisher@jodyfisher.com

For all those interested, here is my schedule of workshops this summer. For additional info, go to www.guitarworkshop.com, or call 1-800-234-6479.

June 28--June 3, 2008--
Seattle, WA.
The National Guitar Workshop presents, "Jazz Skills" with Jody Fisher.

July 5--10, 2008--
Nashville, TN.
The National Guitar Workshop presents, "The Art of Solo Guitar" with Jody Fisher.

July 12--17, 2008
Chicago, Il.
The National Guitar Workshop presents, "Jazz Skills" with Jody Fisher.

August 3--8
New Milford, CT
The National Guitar Workshop presents, "Letting Go" with Jody Fisher.

August 10--15
New Milford, CT
The National Guitar Workshop presents, "The Jazz Summit".
I'll be teaching Chord Melody and
accompaniment styles.

Hope meet a lot you this summer!

Instructional Material by the Page!!

If you click on "Buy" and scroll down to the bottom of the page you will find some new instructional material. Because of many requests, I've decided to start selling my individual handouts by the page. These are handouts I use for private students, workshops and seminars. This is different material than is found in my books.

I have literally thousands of pages that I am in the process of converting to PDF files--obviously this will take some time. There are several handouts listed already and more will be added as time allows.

Just click on the link--it will take you to Lulu.com where you can pay and immediately download the file. Most pages are $1.25.
Enjoy!

Have a great month, and don't forget to send me all the George Benson questions you want!

Jody

This is just a quick little update--The next update will have some pretty big news regarding my recordings and a new way to obtain some of my teaching materials--one page at a time. I'm really excited about
this--check back in just a few days....

Here are three short videos of me playing at the Carruthers Guitar booth during the 2008 NAMM Show.
It's a little noisy--hey, it's the NAMM Show!
John Carruther's guitars are great and I serious doubt if anyone else has more skill when it comes to building and repairing guitars.

Here is "Easy Living"--



Baubles--



Angel Eyes--



As always, I had a great time meeting up with all my friends there (this was my 29th NAMM Show).

Nica's Dream.....

Hi All,

If you live in the Southern California area, you might want to catch the trio at Cafe Aroma three different times in December. Here are the details--

Thursday, December 6, 2007
6:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle
Idyllwild, CA 92549
www.cafearoma.org
(951) 659-5212

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums


Sunday, December 9, 2007
1:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle
Idyllwild, CA 92549
www.cafearoma.org
(951) 659-5212

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums

Monday, December 17, 2007
6:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle
Idyllwild, CA 92549
www.cafearoma.org
(951) 659-5212

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums

Hope to see you there!

Jody

While most of my gigs are private this time of year, here are two that are open to the public:

Saturday, November 17th
6:00
Java Lounge
54245 North Circle Dr., B1
Idyllwild, CA 92549
USA
(951) 659-JAVA (5282)

Jody Fisher--solo guitar


Wednesday, November 21
6:00
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-1162
www.farmartisanfoods.com

Jody Fisher-guitar
Baba Elefante-bass
James Nation-drums


Here are two of my free lessons uploaded by WorkshopLive.com--
Enjoy--

http://thepracticeroom.typepad.com/Licks11-9-07_4.pdf

http://thepracticeroom.typepad.com/TC11-09-07_4.pdf

Here is a video of Luis Bonfa playing on the old Perry Como show--enjoy.....




Interested in Lesson? Contact me here first: go2jody@mac.com



Check out my sites at,

www.jodyfisher.com

and

myspace.com/jodyfisherguitar

Here is a review of my newest book, "The Total Jazz Guitarist".......

Jody Fisher, The Total Jazz Guitarist
Book and CD, National Guitar Workshop/Alfred, www.alfred.com.
This instruction book is perfect for intermediate to early-advanced students who want to start playing jazz, and can be used as a supplement to lessons. Part 1 covers the chords, scales, and basic theory needed to get into jazz playing. In Part 2, a few well-known songs are taught in great detail, allowing readers to apply the concepts learned in Part 1.

The book starts small, teaching basics such as how to read notation, tab, and chord and scale diagrams. From there, it moves into the handful of open chords students need to know if they’re intent on playing jazz: major, minor, and sevenths. Next come the movable chord forms and fingerings for the pentatonic scales. In the rest of Part 1, students learn major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads, as well as inversions and extended chords. They also unlock the mysteries of the modes and altered scales. Finally, they learn the ii–V7–I progression and its paramount importance in jazz.

Part 2, titled Learning Tunes, is where it all comes together. Students learn three songs in depth: “I’m in the Mood for Love,” “Over the Rainbow,” and “Blue Moon.” Melodies are taught first, in tab and notation. Next, the author tackles the subject of chords for each song. He divides the fretboard into regions, and rather than offer a couple options for each chord, he provides numerous options for each chord type in each region of the fretboard. This treatment is very effective, and if students repeat the songs, selecting different chords each time, they should come away with a much greater understanding of how to choose and apply different chords in a jazz context.

The Total Jazz Guitarist does an excellent job of teaching jazz basics in a logical, methodical fashion. Students who work diligently from cover to cover will not only learn to play some jazz, they’ll have a true understanding of how jazz works.
—Jason Garoian
Guitar Teacher Magazine

The two masters playing "Lush Life".
Doesn't get better than this.....

My good friend Sharon Ray, bassist extraordinaire just sent me this...
Pretty cool.....



Here are the players:

Rodrigo Reichel - Violine
Stefan Pintev - Violine
Jan Larsen - Viola
Vytas Sondeckis - Cello
Frank Skriptschinski - Bass

I'm spending lots of time at home at the moment working on a new 2-book (with CD) series. There is no title yet, but if you have been working in my last book, "The Total Jazz Guitarist", you'll find these next two books a continuation. More standards and jazz tunes are torn apart and analyzed from all angles. Ideas for playing the melody, comping, improvising, and chord melody arranging are what these books are all about.

Inland Empire Performances!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
6:00 pm
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-1162
www.farmartisanfoods.com

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
James Nation--drums

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
6:00 pm
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-1162
www.farmartisanfoods.com

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
James Nation--drums

Monday, December 31, 2007
Time: TBA
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-1162
www.farmartisanfoods.com

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
James Nation--drums

See you There!

Here"s a great Les Paul and Mary Ford video--enjoy!



Have a good month!

Jody

Hi All,

Well, another summer clinic tour has ended and I find myself back home along with a lot of great memories of people, music, and wonderful experiences.

Since I've been home I've had quite a few gigs--thanks to Baba Elefante, Steve Dixon, Jeff Stover, Paul Carman, and Katarina New for co-creating some memorable music with me--dang, these folks play well.........

Two weekends ago I had the opportunity to spend a day at the "Jazz in the Pines" festival, here in Idyllwild. What a great event! Don't go another year without attending this event--info: http://www.idyllwildjazz.com/

I'm currently working on a two-book series. If you've been enjoying my last book, "The Total Jazz Guitarist", you'll probably want to look into these next two books.

Like the "Total Guitarist" this next series will look at numerous standards and jazz tunes and tear them apart harmonically, melodically, and rhythmically. With each song you'll find examples of chord melody, single line playing, comping arrangements, and tons of ideas for improvising. Many arranging ideas are included as well.

I'm entering the time of year when a lot of my gigs and performances are private affairs, but here is a list of some upcoming gigs are are open to the public--hope to see you at some of these........

Friday, September 7, 2007
Solo Jazz Guitar with Jody Fisher
Caine Learning Center
54385 Pine Crest Ave
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 859-0152
www.idyllwildconferenceroom.com/index.html

Wednesday September 19, 2007
Jazz Trio with:
Jody Fisher-guitar
Baba Elefante-bass
Scott Ickes-drums
Galli's
6620 Carnelian Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91701
909-941-1100
http://www.gallis.net/

Wednesday, Sept 26, 2007
Jazz Trio with:
Jody Fisher-guitar
Baba Elefante-bass
James Nation-drums
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-1100

All my engagements are listed on my sites:
www.jodyfisher.com
www.myspace.com/jodyfisherguitar

Students are starting to sign up for September and October lessons. Contact me now for your time slot. Most students take one 2-hour lesson per month--if you are interested make first contact here: go2jody@mac.com, or jodyfisher@jodyfisher.com.

Here is a really cool video that shows how the first vinyl records were made. This video has some great Duke Ellington footage as well--enjoy.



Once again, thanks for all the support!

Jody

Hi All,

Just a few comments and announcements before I hit the road this summer.

First, I'd like to thank Tony Palkovic for inviting me on his radio show on KSPC 88.7 in Claremont, CA.
He interviewed me for an hour and I did some live solo playing as well. The show airs on Tuesday, June 26 from
noon to 1:00 pm Pacific time. You can also hear it in streaming audio at www.kspc.org.
Check it out--

My decision to make my CDs available in plain paperboard sleeves, sans artwork has really paid off. I can now sell my CDs for just $5.00. Needless to say I'm receiving orders every day--thanks to you all. Watch for new CDs coming out often starting in the fall when I get back from all my summer traveling.

Don't forget to check out my new MySpace page at www.myspace.com/jodyfisherguitar. You can listen to, or even buy individual tracks there as well as view a few videos--and hey, let's be friends......

Here are some new gigs coming up in August:

Wednesday, August 15, 2007
6:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-5212
www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-guitar
Baba Elefante-bass
Steve Dixon-drums


Monday, August 20, 2007
6:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-5212
www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-guitar
Baba Elefante-bass
Steve Dixon-drums


Sunday, August 26, 2007
Last night of the Jazz in the Pines Festival
6:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-5212
www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-guitar
Paul Carman-sax
Baba Elefante-bass
Steve Dixon-drums


Thursday, August 30, 2007
6:00
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-5212
www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-guitar
Baba Elefante-bass
Steve Dixon-drums

There are quite a few new links at my website: www.jodyfisher.com--

Ok--now, dig this...
Three of my favorite musicians--
state of the art...really,



I'll try to do a few updates from the road this summer--thanks again for all your support!

Jody
www.jodyfisher.com
www.myspace.com/jodyfisherguitar

I have a new page at MySpace--
www.myspace.com/jodyfisherguitar

Check it out! The My Spacepage is an informal overview of my activities. This site (www.jodyfisher.com) is where you'll find the details....

New CD Prices!

From this point on, all of my CDs will sell for $5.00....

There are two main reasons for this.

1. I want to run my business a little "greener". So, if I eliminate the plastic (jewel cases and shrink wrap), and all the extra paper products, I can let the actual music sell for five bucks. Isn't that what we all really want anyway?

2. Most people buy their music online and then dump it all on their mp3 players. Those folks that do buy CDs are storing their tunes on PCs and mp3 players too (and if they're not doing that now, they will be soon...).
So I think it's time for all the unnecessary packaging to go........

If you buy my music from www.jodyfisher.com, it's five bucks.
If you buy my music from CD Baby, it's five bucks.
If you buy my music from me at gigs, it's five bucks.

I like to keep it simple

Now, if you want to download songs from this site simply click on "buy" on the menu to the left (all the other books and CDs are still there--just scroll down), or go to my new MySpace page:

myspace.com/jodyfisherguitar.

All songs are 99 cents per download. The cool part of this is that I'll be uploading new music as quickly as I can write it. So check back often--you'll often find new things to listen to. Since this store feature is new, there are only a few tracks available--but not for long.

Of course, a lot of my recordings are available from iTunes and about 50 other download sites if you prefer, but you'll find the newest material right here.

2007 Summer Workshop and Seminar Schedule--

June 30--July 5, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 7--12, 2007
Jazz Skills
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 14--19, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Belmont College
San Francisco, CA

July 22--27, 2007
Jazz Skills
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

July 29--August 3, 2007
Letting Go
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

August 5--10, 2007
NGW Jazz Summit
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

If you have received a 2007 NGW brochure already, you will find that my Art of Solo Guitar seminar in San Francisco is not list--let me assure you that it IS definitely happpening.

You can get more info about these seminars by calling 1-800-234-6479 or going to www.guitarworkshop.com.

Gigs--

Here are some "open to the public" gigs coming up......

Sunday, May 27, 2007
Blue Fin Sushi
2:00-5:00
665 E. Foothill Blvd.
Claremont, CA. 91711
(909) 482-0300

Jody Fisher-Guitar
Baba Elefante-Bass
Scott Ickes-Drums

Friday, June 1, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-Guitar
Bill Saitta-Bass
Steve Dixon-Drums

Monday, June 4, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jazz Duo
Jody Fisher-Guitar
Bill Saitta-Bass

Friday, June 15, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-Guitar
Bill Saitta-Bass
Steve Dixon-Drums

Come by and support live jazz!

Jody

I just wanted to say that I had a great time playing at Galli's (www.gallis.net) in Rancho Cucamonga last Wednesday. The crowd was terrific and stayed all night--great place, and a great place to hear some live jazz!

Speaking of live jazz.....
Be sure to check out www.Lajazz.com when you want to find out where all the live jazz is happening in Southern California. It's an amazing site and a great resource for players and listeners alike.

Here are some my upcoming "open to the public" gigs:

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums


Thursday, May 3, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher/Baba Elefante Duo
Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--Bass

Friday, May 11, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher--guitar
Bill Saitta--bass
Steve Dixon-drums


Sunday, May 13, 2007
1:00-4:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums

Sunday, May 27, 2007
Blue Fin Sushi
2:00-5:00
665 E. Foothill Blvd.
Claremont, CA. 91711
(909) 482-0300

Jody Fisher-Guitar
Baba Elefante-Bass
Scott Ickes-Drums

Friday, June 1, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-Guitar
Bill Saitta-Bass
Steve Dixon-Drums

Monday, June 4, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jazz Duo
Jody Fisher-Guitar
Bill Saitta-Bass

Friday, June 15, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher-Guitar
Bill Saitta-Bass
Steve Dixon-Drums

Come by and support live jazz!

Jody

Hi All,

Well, here we are in April, and while quite a few of my gigs are private affairs over the next few months, there are several dates that are "open to the public".
(note: please read the blurb at the end concerning email--thanks)

I hope you can swing by and say "hi". These are some very cool venues......

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums


Thursday, May 3, 2007
6:00-9:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass


Sunday, May 13, 2007
1:00-4:00 pm
Cafe Aroma
54750 North Circle Dr.
Idyllwild, CA. 92549
(951) 659-5212
Http://www.cafearoma.org

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Steve Dixon--drums

Cafe Aroma has GREAT food and atmosphere, along with a wonderful art gallery as well. Be sure to check out their website listed above.

If you've never been to Idyllwild before, you are in for a treat. Idyllwild is a beautiful little town situated in the San Jacinto Mountains, over looking Palm Springs, CA. I call this place home.
Check it out here: http://www.idyllwild.com/

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Rancho Las Palmas Resort
Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
5:00--8:00
Spa Under the Stars
Come for a Spa treatment and listen to some solo jazz guitar

Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Galli's
8:00
6620 Carnelian St
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91701
United States
(909) 941-1100

Jody Fisher--Guitar
Baba Elefante--Bass
Scott Ickes--Drums

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Rancho Las Palmas Resort
Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
5:00--8:00
Spa Under the Stars
Come for a Spa treatment and listen to some solo jazz guitar

Thursday, April 26, 2007
9:00
The Press
129 Harvard
Claremont CA 91711
United States
(909) 625-4808
Jazz Trio
Jody Fisher-=Guitar
Baba Elefante--Bass
Scott ickes--Drums


My newest book, "The Total Jazz Guitarist" (Alfred Publishing/Workshop Arts) is now available directly through my site, www.jodyfisher.com.

The publisher's blurb:
This unique and wide-ranging method features exciting lessons for players at all levels of ability. You will find tons of chords, scales and other improvisational devices to use. This book will teach you how to create great sounding chord melodies, cool improvised solos, and other creative jazz techniques using actual standards and jazz tunes, such as I'm in the Mood for Love, Over the Rainbow, and Blue Moon. Standard notation and TAB. Book and CD..........$19.95

In my last newsletter I mentioned that I had just returned from Vancouver where I had a very cool studio date....
Well, it seems like everythings ends up on YouTube--these links will take you to video of our recording session--
The musicians are,
Mike Michalkow--Drums
Baba Elefante--Bass
Tilden Webb--Piano
Moi--Guitar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53psHyxFY-g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fg5uUU-HGM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pVV79WMxoto

Here is an additional video of some solo guitar work uploaded by http://www.workshoplive.com:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=476vNb6thyM


Anyone interested in private lessons should make first contact here:

go2jody@mac.com

Once again here are the dates for the summer seminars I'll be doing for the National Guitar Workshop this summer.

If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, you can receive info and an application by calling 1-800-234-6479, or by going to guitarworkshop.com.

If you have any questions about the classes themselves, you can find descriptions here on my site--just go to the bio page page and scroll down......
Of course you can always email me with questions as well.

June 30--July 5, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 7--12, 2007
Jazz Skills
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 14--19, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Belmont College
San Francisco, CA

July 22--27, 2007
Jazz Skills
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

July 29--August 3, 2007
Letting Go
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

August 5--10, 2007
NGW Jazz Summit
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

If you have received a 2007 NGW brochure already, you will find that my Art of Solo Guitar seminar in San Francisco is not list--let me assure you that it IS definitely happpening.

Note concerning email--

I have always tried to return all email, and believe me, I get quite a lot! Many of you are writing to comment on my books, videos, and recordings. I really appreciate hearing from all of you, and I mean it sincerely. You folks support me and I know who my friends are....

Lately, however, for some reason my website has been receiving 2000 to 4000 hits per day! This has generated an ENORMOUS amount of email. Try as I might, I just cannot guarantee an answer to everyone (hey, I need time to practice y'know....)
I don't feel great about this, but email has taken over my life at this point.
I will try to answer the emails I can....I hope you all understand......thanks.

Have a great month,

Jody

Hi All,

My newest book, "The Total Jazz Guitarist" (Alfred Publishing/Workshop Arts) is now available directly through my site, www.jodyfisher.com.

The publisher's blurb:
This unique and wide-ranging method features exciting lessons for players at all levels of ability. You will find tons of chords, scales and other improvisational devices to use. This book will teach you how to create great sounding chord melodies, cool improvised solos, and other creative jazz techniques using actual standards and jazz tunes, such as I'm in the Mood for Love, Over the Rainbow, and Blue Moon. Standard notation and TAB. Book and CD..........$19.95

I've been pretty busy playing a lot of private affairs lately but here are some of my upcoming "open-to-the-public" gigs--I hope to see you at some of them!

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA. 92373
(909) 792-1162
www.farmartisanfoods.com
6:00-9:00

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
James Nation--drums

Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Galli's
6620 Carnelian St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91701
(909) 941-1100
www.gallis.net
8:00

Jody Fisher--guitar
Baba Elefante--bass
Scott Ickes

I just returned home from Vancouver where I was recording an instructional drum video for amazing drummer Mike Michalkow--we had a great time for three days in an outstanding studio--
Check it out here: http://www.rockbeachrecording.com/

Be sure to click on the "gallery".

Once again here are the dates for the summer seminars I'll be doing for the National Guitar Workshop this summer.

If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, you can receive info and an application by calling 1-800-234-6479, or by going to guitarworkshop.com.

If you have any questions about the classes themselves, you can find descriptions here on my site--just go to the bio page page and scroll down......
Of course you can always email me with questions as well.

June 30--July 5, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 7--12, 2007
Jazz Skills
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 14--19, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Belmont College
San Francisco, CA

July 22--27, 2007
Jazz Skills
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

July 29--August 3, 2007
Letting Go
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

August 5--10, 2007
NGW Jazz Summit
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

If you have received a 2007 NGW brochure already, you will find that my Art of Solo Guitar seminar in San Francisco is not list--let me assure you that it IS definitely happpening.

Also, if you areinterested in private lessons with me, contact can be made here:

jodyfisher@jodyfisher.com

Thanks for the support!

Jody

Hi All,

Here are some upcoming events you may find interesting.....

Wednesday night, February 7, at the Farm Artisan Foods in Redlands, CA.

Jody Fisher--Guitar
Baba Elefante--Bass
James Nation--Drums

6:00-9:00 pm
The Farm Artisan Foods
22 E. State St
Redlands, CA. 92373
www.farmartisanfoods.com
(909) 792-1162

See you there.....

2007 Summer Clinic Schedule:

All of these clinics are sponsored by the National Guitar Workshop. If you are interested in attending any of these workshops, you can receive info and an application by calling 1-800-234-6479, or by going to guitarworkshop.com.

If you have any questions about the classes themselves, you can find descriptions here on my site--just go to the bio page page and scroll down......
Of course you can always email me with questions as well.

June 30--July 5, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 7--12, 2007
Jazz Skills
Loyola Marymount
Los Angeles, CA

July 14--19, 2007
The Art of Solo Guitar
Belmont College
San Francisco, CA

July 22--27, 2007
Jazz Skills
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

July 29--August 3, 2007
Letting Go
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

August 5--10, 2007
NGW Jazz Summit
The Canterbury School
New Milford, CT

Newest Book!
My new book "The Total Jazz Guitarist" has just been released at the Winter NAMM show. It is available now through all music stores and will be available from my website in a few weeks.
This book works through several standard songs showing examples of chord melody playing, inprovisation, and comping.

I have two more books coming out in 2008 that will be FULL of standards and jazz tunes. All the songs are analyzed completely and should give you lots of ideas for your own arrangements and improvised solos.

Once again I had a great time at the 2007 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. As always I reconnected with old friends and made several new ones as well.
Some of my time was spent playing at John Carruther's (Carruthers Guitars) booth. Many people sat in and I think we all had a good time. Special thanks to bassist Baba Elefante for playing with me two of the days.

If you are interested in lessons contact me at:
go2jody@mac.com

Once again, thanks for the all the support!

Jody Fisher

As many of you know, I am quite involved with WorkshopLive.com--a wonderful music education site that you really have to explore.

Here are a couple of new features that you may want to check out.

Workshop Live TV:
Various programs including a partial interview with moi...

http://thepracticeroom.typepad.com/WLTV_PODCAST1_MASTER_LO.mp4

Workshop Live Radio:
Listen to entire recordings by Tom Dempsey, Amanda Monico, Mark Dzuiba, and myself.

http://thepracticeroom.typepad.com/Radio_EP4_Jazz.mp3

Enjoy!

Jody

Last night's gig at the Farm Artisan Foods was really enjoyable on many levels.
As always, it was a pleasure working with bassist Baba Elefante and drummer James Nation. The place was filled with both familiar, and new faces who were obviously digging the sounds.

Roberto, the owner and chef is truly a culinary artist. He is commited to have having live music in his establishment on Wednesday nights. He wants the musicians to "do their thing" freely and creatively which makes this gig one of my favorites.


Here are some future dates when I'll be performing at the Farm Artisan Foods:

Wednesday, November 29
6:00--10:00

Wednesday, December 27
6:00--10:00

Sunday, December 31, (if you're looking for a more mellow New Years Eve....)

The address is:
22 E. State St.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 792-1162
www.farmartisanfoods.com

As always, CDs will be available at the gig.

Jody

I just wanted to say thanks to all the people who made last week's gig at the "The Performance Loft" in Redlands, CA. such a great success. I really had a great time. The "Loft" has a really great vibe--and it was a pleasure playing there. Thanks to Dr. Dan Murphy for the booking, the wonderful folks who run the place, and all the listeners who came out and supported us.
A very special thanks goes out to Dave kuhlmann for the great photos he took--what a great artist!
As always, thanks to drummer Steve Dixon and Bassist Bill Saitta for the
excepionally fine playing that night.

Be sure to check the calender for upcoming performance dates....

Jody