The Road to Riffsville by Michael Close (Highly Recommended)

Available for PDF download now

Skill Level: Intermediate

The Road to Riffsville explores my latest insights on what I call “Jazzing,” which involves improvisation with a memorized deck. This concept was first introduced in Workers 5 back in 1996. Over the years, I’ve gathered new techniques and perspectives, leading me to discover more effective methods for achieving our objectives and clarifying the improvisation process.

CONTENTS:

• A Note to Newcomers
• Introduction
• Part One – The Problems
• Part Two – False Shuffle/Cut/Glimpse Possibilities
• Part Three – Estimation Techniques
• Part Four – The Riffing Session
• Part Five – Possible Revelations
• Part Six – What You Need in Your Toolbox
• Part Seven – True Improvisation with a Memdeck
• Afterword

This ebook comprises 28,000 words, accompanied by a hundred photographs and nineteen videos, presenting this groundbreaking information in a manner that rivals personal instruction.

Note: If you’re new to memdeck techniques, this ebook may not be suitable for you—though it will undoubtedly inspire you with the incredible possibilities of a memorized stack. The content is designed for intermediate performers with some experience in working with a memdeck and is stack-independent.

I’ve shared this material with a select group of friends, and their enthusiasm confirms my belief that The Road to Riffsville will transform your approach to memdeck magic.