tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32318514133336585762009-03-08T00:54:41.022-08:00Todd Johnson MusicTodd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-43230132488166229572009-02-09T16:48:00.000-08:002009-02-09T17:23:44.401-08:00TJ3 @ Gallis Wednesday February 18, 2009<div style="text-align: left;"><pre style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="data input field-details readonly textarea pre-wrap" id="wi-descrip"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday February 18th 8 – 11 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The California Jazz Arts Society & Galli's Piano & Jazz Present:</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />The Todd Johnson Trio</span></span><br /><br />Come join Joe, Kendall and I at Gallis for another rompin' good time.<br />Reservations are highly recommended if you want a table up front.<br />See you there!!<br /><br />Galli's Piano & Jazz<br />6620 Carnelian<br />Alta Loma, CA, 91701<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gallis.net&sa=D&usg=AFQjCNEAAAEfXd-PBotPLKVZDzQVQb0FmYwIszeZrIln">www.gallis.net</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caljaz.org&sa=D&usg=AFQjCNEAAAEfXd-PBhXhPMuEpEbv-AOy5Tmexil-Ra-z">www.caljaz.org</a><br />(909) 941-1100<br /><br />Todd Johnson-6 string bass<br />Joe Bagg-Organ<br />Kendall Kay-drums<br /></pre></div>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-82300045622370814712009-02-09T15:27:00.000-08:002009-02-09T16:46:18.516-08:00Every Saturday in February!!<div class="data input field-text readonly text" id="wi-title"><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJ playing w/The Mark Stevens Trio Every Saturday in February</span><br /><br /></div><div class="field readonly" id="ff-when"><div class="data input field-dates readonly daterange" id="wi-when"><div class="field readonly" id="ff-when"><div class="data input field-dates readonly daterange" id="wi-when">6:00 - 10:00 p.m.<br />Sat Feb 14 – Sat Feb 14<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />I'm thrilled to be playing every Saturday in February at the Glendale Hilton. Come catch me with Jason Flatley on piano and Mark Stevens on drums. This is a wonderful and intimate setting with great food, great service and great music.<br /><br /></span><span id="hr-r-recur"></span></div></div> <pre style="display: none;" id="real-when">20090214/20090215</pre> <div class="field readonly auto-location" id="ff-where"><span class="extracontent" id="map_link"></span><div class="data input field-location readonly text" id="wi-where">Glendale Hilton 100<br />West Glenoaks Blvd.<br />Glendale, California 91202<span style="font-family: monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;font-size:130%;" >818-956-5466</span><span style="font-family: monospace;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></span></div></div> <input value="azY4aXRxdWpobXRkNzJwOGRhazA3dWNpMTBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" id="oncalendar" name="src" type="hidden"> <div class="field readonly" id="ff-descrip">We’ll be in the Lobby Jazz Bar from 6 – 10 p.m. <br />No cover<br />No minimum<br />Free validated parking.</div><span id="hr-r-recur"></span></div></div><pre style="display: none;" id="real-when">20090214/20090215</pre><div class="field readonly auto-location" id="ff-where"><br /></div><input value="azY4aXRxdWpobXRkNzJwOGRhazA3dWNpMTBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" id="oncalendar" name="src" type="hidden"><div class="field readonly" id="ff-descrip"><h3 class="label"><br /></h3><pre class="data input field-details readonly textarea pre-wrap" id="wi-descrip">.<br /></pre></div>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-65857448385583044602008-11-04T18:57:00.000-08:002008-11-04T18:58:07.266-08:00TJ3 @ Gallis TOMORROW NIGHT Nov. 5th!!!<span class="sideColumnTitle" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/04/ac59a1a57a/TJ3_photo.png" border="5" vspace="5" width="240" height="91" hspace="5" /><br /></span><b><span class="sideColumnTitle" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%;">Tomorrow Night!!</span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%;">Todd Johnson Trio<br /></span>Tuesday November 5, 2008</span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><br /><br />8:00 - 11:00 p.m.</b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Galli's Piano & Jazz<br />6620 Carnelian<br />Alta Loma, CA, 91701<br /></b></span><a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=6c218975eb&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=6c218975eb&e=3de12bf549"><span title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=6c218975eb&e=3de12bf549" style="font-size: medium;"><b title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=6c218975eb&e=3de12bf549">www.gallis.net</b></span></a><br /><br />Come and see my new trio featuring:<br /><b>Joe Bagg - Organ<br />Kendall Kay - Drums<br />Todd Johnson - 6-string bass</b><br />We're working up a bunch of <b>GREAT</b> new material for a CD in the spring.<br />Come join us for a great night of music!!Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-82893460822198132772008-11-04T18:56:00.000-08:002008-11-04T19:02:48.927-08:00TJ3 @ Steamers November 19!!<img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/04/85c528a051/TJ3_photo.png" border="5" vspace="5" width="240" height="91" hspace="5" /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><span class="sideColumnTitle" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%;">Friends - If there was ever a night I need your support it will be this night. I really need you all to come out and support my new group at Steamers.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b><br /></b><span style="font-size:medium;"><b>TJ3@Steamers <br />Wednesday November 19, 2008<br />8:00 p.m. - Midnight</b><br /><br /><b>Steamers Jazz Club<br />138 W. Commonwealth Ave.<br />Fullerton, CA 92832<br /><a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=5c9b18b928&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=5c9b18b928&e=3de12bf549">www.steamersjazz.com</a></b></span><br /><span class="sideColumnTitle" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 150%;font-family:Verdana;font-size:15;" ><br /></span>I'm thrilled to present my new trio to all my friends at Steamers in Fullerton!! It's going to be a great night of jazz, food and fun!! The band is comprised of:<br /><b>Joe Bagg on Organ<br />Kendall Kay on Drums<br />and me (Todd Johnson) on 6 string bass.<br /></b><br />We'll be playing a great mix of standards, originals, Latin and maybe even a little funk and boogaloo.<br /><b>NO COVER!!<br />RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED!!!</b><br /><hr /> </span>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-49407014311974394842008-11-04T18:55:00.000-08:002008-11-04T18:56:11.757-08:00TJ Solo @ Wine 661 Nov. 22nd<img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/04/cc51e6dc22/Wine_661_logo.bmp" border="5" vspace="5" width="200" height="129" hspace="5" /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br />TJ Solo@Wine 661 <br />Saturday November 22, 2008<br />8:00 -11:00 p.m.<br /><br />Wine 661<br />24268 Valencia Blvd.<br />Valencia, CA 91355<br />(661) 288-2980<br /><a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=3eca208871&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=3eca208871&e=3de12bf549">www.wine661.com</a></b></span><br /><br />Come join me for some great jazz, wine and appetizers at this great new wine bar in Valencia. We had a full house last time and everyone had a blast, so be sure to get there early.Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-68108865650057791542008-11-04T18:54:00.002-08:002008-11-04T18:55:20.211-08:00TJ Dvd's are going Worldwide w/Alfred Publishing!<span class="title" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(139, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; font-family: Georgia;">TJ Dvd's are going Worldwide w/Alfred Publishing!</span><br /><span class="subTitle" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia;">My 3 Dvd's hit stores worldwide starting this November!! </span><br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/04/8a0e963303/TJ_Walking_Vol_1.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="100" height="139" hspace="5" /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/04/ccbffb7b4c/TJ_Tech_cover.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="100" height="139" hspace="5" /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/04/fd9322edd0/TJ_Walking_Vol_2.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="100" height="139" hspace="5" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm thrilled to announce that my publisihing deal with <b>Alfred Music</b> has come to fruition!<br /><br />All 3 of my Instruction dvd's will be available as <i><b>book and dvd sets</b></i> .</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The dvd's will hit stores in the U.S. later this November and should be available in other countries by early 2009.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=e9b4be0641&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=e9b4be0641&e=3de12bf549"><span title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=e9b4be0641&e=3de12bf549" style="font-size: medium;"> www.toddjohnsonmusic.com</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> will have the </span></span><i><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">first available copies!! </span></span></b></i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Remember....I ship overseas,</b> so don't hesitate to order!<br /><br />Please feel free to contact me at<a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=c065cf1621&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=c065cf1621&e=3de12bf549"> todd@toddjohnsonmusic.com</a> if you should have questions.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/13fe8ee24d/wren_tj_manus_namm_07_0518.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="345" height="259" hspace="5" /></span></span>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-22409795203586274292008-11-04T18:54:00.001-08:002008-11-04T18:54:29.594-08:00TJ Filming in New Hampshire Nov. 7 -13<span class="title" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(139, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">TJ Filming in New Hampshire...</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/b82b15d51f/Stinnet_and_TJ_ISB.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="250" height="333" hspace="5" /><br /><br />I'm overjoyed and honored to be in New Hampshire next week working with my good friend Jim Stinnett!!! If you don't know Jim, be sure and check him out at <a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=b0568b3a94&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=b0568b3a94&e=3de12bf549">www.jimstinnett.com</a>. Jim is one of my all time favorite players and arguably <b><i>"the best teacher"</i></b> I've ever seen. We'll be working on my "Chord Melody" method for bass entitled "Fishin' for Grips" and will be releasing it as a Book and DVD set in late May or early June 2009.<br /></span>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-66127259100022925842008-11-04T18:53:00.001-08:002008-11-04T18:53:40.841-08:00A new CD...<span class="title" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(139, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; font-family: Georgia;">A New CD...</span><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/e085423b2c/Hunt_Jim_TJ_shot.bmp" border="5" vspace="5" width="300" height="200" hspace="5" /><br /><br />I'm also happy to announce that Jim Stinnett and I are also recording a cd with the great Joe Hunt on drums and Dino Govani on sax. This will also be available in late May or early June 2009.Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-63155716053212325312008-11-04T18:52:00.001-08:002008-11-04T18:53:04.564-08:00January 2009 Bass Workout<span class="title" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(139, 0, 0); line-height: 150%;font-family:Georgia;font-size:24;" ><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/8878ab3f0e/Bass_workout_logo.bmp" border="5" vspace="5" width="300" height="36" hspace="5" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/7afc0fdd91/tj_upright_NH.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="300" height="200" hspace="5" /><br />January Bass Workout...</span><br /><br />Also be sure to check out Jim's bass workout website <a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=c5e47be459&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=c5e47be459&e=3de12bf549">www.bassworkout.com</a> . These are <span style="font-weight: bold;">tremendsous</span><b>, life changing</b> workouts for those of you that are truly serious about realizing your potential.<b><i> I'm thrilled to be teaching at the January 2009 workout.</i></b> I hope to see you there!!<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/e515d31183/NH_group_shot_2.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="300" height="181" hspace="5" />Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-31749876337085038602008-11-04T18:51:00.000-08:002008-11-04T18:52:17.711-08:002009 New Hampshire Bass Fest<span class="title" style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(139, 0, 0); line-height: 150%; font-family: Georgia;"><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/19fbba20b5/NH_bassfest_logo.bmp" border="5" vspace="5" width="400" height="49" hspace="5" /><br /><img alt="" src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/11/05/d2280de0ad/TJ-Stinnett.jpg" border="5" vspace="5" width="400" height="267" hspace="5" /><br />New Hampshire Bass Fest...</span><br /><br />I'm also thrilled to let you know I'll be a<b> featured instructor</b> at the<b> New Hampshire Bass Fest June 24 - 27, 2009.</b> Go to <a title="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=d42cb73761&e=3de12bf549" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://toddjohnsonmusic.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0d23525bb1f875d60420be9a1&id=d42cb73761&e=3de12bf549">www.nhbassfest.com</a> to check out this <b>INCREDIBLE </b>event. This is easily <b>THE BEST BASS EVENT </b>I've ever been a part of. Don't miss it if you can help it.Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-33646357242361631242008-05-15T11:44:00.000-07:002008-05-15T11:47:43.948-07:00TJ @ Tokyo High End Bass ShowHigh-End Bass Guitar Show - Technical Live<br />June 14-15, 2008<br /> This is going to be an amazing event organized to take place in Tokyo Japan. Michael Manring and I will be playing live and conducting technical demonstrations on our favorite ZON guitars. The function will be held in the Shibuya Bass convention center. If you're interested in attending or will be in the area let me know! How cool would it be to meet in Tokyo!?!?!<br /><br />This promises to be a tremendous show for all bass enthusiasts. So don't miss it!!<br /><br />Presented by ZON and T. Kurosawa, and supported by Bass Magazine.<br /><br />Brief Agenda on Zon event:<br />Day 1:<br />High-end Bass Guitar Show<br />Joe Zon Clinic<br />Emerging Bass Contest (Qualifying)<br /><br />Day 2:<br />Joe Zon Clinic<br />Bass Contest Winner Announce<br />Zon Live Event with Michael Manring and Todd JohnsonTodd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-679352280682179182008-03-24T20:54:00.000-07:002008-03-24T20:55:41.896-07:00TJ at NEW HAMPSHIRE BASS FEST JUNE 25-28This is going to be one of the highlights of 2008....maybe of my life!! I get to hang for 4 days with Jim Stinnett, Rufus Reid, Steve Bailey, Michael Manring, Bruce Gertz, Dave Buda, Rob Gourlay....I've also heard that Rufus and I will be playing in some duo and trio situations!!! WOW!!<br /><br />You don't want to miss this one if you can help it!!!<br /><br />Here's an overview I "borrowed" from the NHBassfest website.<br /><br />The New Hampshire Bass Fest is a four-day celebration of the bottom end. Associate with and learn from World Class performers and teachers. Daily activities will include; Lecture/Demonstration, Lab Style Playing Classes, Master Classes, and Performances. Many luthiers, vendors, and manufactures will be on hand. Participants are invited to attend all events.<br /><br />NHBF is a unique combination of both Festival and School. Students at all levels of ability will have the opportunity to participate in playing classes. These Labs will focus on traditional and contemporary techniques in a variety of styles. Come to New Hampshire to recharge, refocus, and recommit to your musical goals.<br /><br />The New Hampshire Bass Fest will be held June 25 - 28, 2008<br />New Hampshire Bass Fest<br />Stinnett Music<br />145 North Rd.<br />Candia, NH 03034<br />603-483-8440<br />www.nhbassfest.com<br />jhstinnett@comcast.net<br /><br />Go to www.nhbassfest.com for all the details....or email Jim Stinnett at jhstinnett@comcast.net<br /><br />I hope to see you there!!!!!!!!Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-66629467446631821532008-03-24T20:52:00.000-07:002008-03-24T20:53:50.297-07:00TJ @ YOSEMITE GUITAR & BASS CAMPHey, if you ever wanted to come work on your walking and soloing with me, then I would like to recommend the Yosemite Guitar and Bass Workshop...May 26 - 29, 2008.<br /><br />Imagine...4 days in the mountains...No distractions, just jazz bass & guitar with Jazz guitar artists and educators Rich Severson, Steve Trovato and bass artist and educator Todd Johnson.<br /><br />Yosemite Guitar and Bass Workshop is located at:<br /><br />ECCO Conference Center<br />43803 Highway 41<br />Oakhurst, CA 93644<br /><br />Bass enrollment will be limited to around 12 guys...So, to reserve your spot for $100....go to http://www.guitarcollege.com/workshops2004.htm and register NOW!!<br /><br />For any questions you might have, call 888-621-1447 or email Rich@GuitarCollege.com<br /><br />Be sure to tell them I sent you!!Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-81969169292417227292008-03-24T20:47:00.000-07:002008-03-24T21:00:34.836-07:00TJ COMING TO DENVER AREAI'm pleased to announce on May 3, 2008 I'll be in Longmont, CO doing a day full of<br />Clinics and Concerts....then a day full of private lessons on May 4th. If that weren't enough, my good friend Trip Wamsley will be teaching and performing as well.<br /><br />Let me know if you can make it. I'd love to see you there!!<br /><br />Here's all the info.....<br /><br />The Mile High Bass Camp<br />Mojo's Music Academy<br />230 Primrose Ct<br />Longmont, CO 80501<br />303-776-3373<br />www.mojosmusicacademy.com<br /><br />Saturday May 3rd: 10am - 5pm Bass clinic and performance classes w/ evening concert.<br />Bring your bass and get hands on instruction. There's a Maximum of 20 students $90.00 a seat 10am - 5pm Bring your bass and get hands on instruction.<br /><br />Sunday May 4th: I'm offering private lessons for those that want an upclose and personal experience. Call Paul for lesson rates at 303-776-3373 and sign up while slots are still available.Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-74042712424538246562008-02-08T19:50:00.000-08:002008-02-08T19:56:20.431-08:00TJ "2" Workout in New Hampshire March 14 - 16, 2008<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I'm EXTREMELY excited to be the "featured" instructor again at "Jim Stinnett's Jazz Bass Workout March 14 - 16, 2008 in Candia New Hampshire (Candia is about 90 minutes north of Boston). Jim Stinnett is a "legendary" instructor at Berklee in Boston and arguably THE BEST teacher I've ever seen. I'll be teaching "6 string chord melody, chord voicings and repertoire" for 3 solid days.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The advance preparation of a list of jazz standards will be required. Students should have these songs memorized and ready to perform; melody, bass line, chords (guide-tones), and harmony line to the melody. No sheet music will be allowed. You will need to bring a bass strung with a high C. *Guitarists welcome.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Tuition: $435.00 (Does not include meals or lodging)</div><div>Class size is limited so.....Go to www.jimstinnett.com and check out all the details.<br /></div><div>I hope to see you there!! It's gonna be GREAT!!!!<br /></div>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-2643953291394531192008-02-08T19:23:00.000-08:002008-02-08T19:48:53.245-08:00TJ: Coming to the UK and France in March 2008<div>I'm so excited to finally be going to EUROPE!! I'm going to be doing some master classes in the UK and France. I have a few open dates, so if any of my friends in the UK or France have any ideas for a possible clinic, performance or get-together then let me know. It would be great to meet you all. You can reach me at todd@toddjohnsonmusic.com</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><div>Here's my current itinerary:</div><br /><div>-Friday February 29: Arrive London</div><br /><div>-Saturday March 1: Todd Johnson - Bass Masterclass - Cardiff, UK</div><br /><div>-Sunday March 2: Todd Johnson - Bass Masterclass - Cardiff, UK</div><br /><div>-Monday March 3: OFF</div><br /><div>-Tuesday March 4: OFF</div><br /><div>-Wednesday March 5: Todd Johnson - Master Class</div><br /><div>-Thursday March 6: OFF</div><br /><div>-Friday March 7: OFF / TRAVEL</div><br /><div>-Saturday March 8: Basscool in Lille, FRANCE</div><br /><div>-Sunday March 9: Fly to US east coast.</div><br /><div>*Check out my calendar for details</div><div>So, that's what I'll be up to. I hope to hear from my friends in the UK and France. Let me know if we can meet up if you get the chance.</div><div><br /></div></div><div> </div><div> </div>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-4378220208665776682008-02-08T19:17:00.000-08:002008-02-08T19:20:15.472-08:00Finished Filming WBL 3 DVD:<div>Speaking of Alfred videos,</div><div>I thought I'd let you all know that I just finished filming the "Walking Bass Line Module System - Volume 3" DVD last weekend. This DVD covers various subjects that will help you put the finishing touches on your walking lines. Subjects like: Rhythmic Articulations, Modal bass line, 2 beat style, Playing in 3, Transcribing, etc. So I've got one in the can....</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I should also let you know that I'm planning on doing an "Improvising" DVD for Alfred as well. My plan is to film sometime in July 2008. Look for both of these to have a late 2008 or early 2009 release date. I'll keep you posted as things develop.</div>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231851413333658576.post-21095709167251874262008-02-08T19:11:00.000-08:002008-02-08T19:16:51.480-08:00TJ Signs Alfred Publishing Deal:<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I'm thrilled to announce that I recently signed a deal with Alfred Publishing in December 2007. All 3 of my instruction DVD's premier at NAMM and will be released worldwide sometime in March 2008. Look for them to hit stores in early April. My DVD's will be part of the Alfred "Artists Series", so I'll be right next to Jaco, Victor and Pattitucci in the DVD displays at every Guitar Center and Sam Ash in the U.S.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Thanks to all of you for your support, encouragement and kind words. Look for more Alfred videos from me in late 2008 or early 2009!!</span></div>Todd Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711282731098731757noreply@blogger.com0