Groovin' for Heaven, Volume 1 is a one-on-one clinic especially for the bass player seeking to establish that elusive solid foundation for their playing, with a focus upon the unique factors and considerations (musical and otherwise) encountered in contemporary worship. However,bassists at every level of experience will find their effectiveness enhanced through Norm’s casual yet intensive look at a multitude of topics including: * Warm-Ups for the Impatient * Proper Hand & Bass Positioning * Fingerboard Familiarity,Part 1 * Pre-Groove Studies (Rhythmic & Harmonic Primer) * A Fresh Approach: Diverse Styles * What’s Your Concept? * Practice... for Groove’s Sake * Effects * The Heart & Ministry
DVD Special Features * We Will Stand (Music Video) * Technique for Tone * Road Case (Travel Tips) Norm Stockton is a bassist/composer/clinician with experience in a wide array of musical settings. Profiled in Bass Player Magazine (12/95), his recording and/or performance credits include Steve Laury (Fattburger), Rob Mullins (The Crusaders), Dominique Di Piazza (John McLaughlin Trio) and Scott Wilkie. His solo debut, Pondering the Sushi, continues to garner positive press from major publications including Bass Player, Bass Frontiers & Jazziz. Norm serves as the bass columnist for Christian Musician Magazine, and travels throughout North America and Europe as both freelance bassist & clinician (MTD Basses,EBS Sweden, Maranatha! Music). The Grooving for Heaven video series has been distributed extensively in the United States and abroad.
