Links to Related Sites of Interest

MalletJazz.Com. An excellent educational site with lots of information about playing jazz on the vibes. Well organized online lessons with lots of visual examples. Highly recommended for all mallet students.

FlexiMusic Audio Editor. This site offers inexpensive music editing software. Their product line includes:

• FlexiMusic Wave Editor, an audio editor, MP3 editor, audio converter, and more.
• FlexiMusic Composer, a music composer and multi-track mixer.
• FlexiMusic Kids Composer, an easy and fun way to let kids make music.

Vibes Workshop. A new site with hundreds of articles, videos, audio clips, and lessons by many of the top vibes players in the world.

TheVibe.Net. One of the longest running websites dedicated to mallet percussion, and in particular, the vibraphone. The site's forum is very popular and has postings on every aspect of playing the vibes. Contributors to the forum include students and professionals alike.

CalTjader.Com. This site is dedicated to the late great Cal Tjader, a vibist who helped bring Latin Jazz to the American public. The site has a great online store where you'll find an excellent collection of Cal's finest recordings. There is also a forum where I'm sure you can dig up great little known facts about this legendary musician.

Marimba.Org is a music community specialized to the Marimba. It is for all of the marimba players, manufacturers, composers, and folks who simply love this instrument.

Guatemala Marimba Band on YouTube.com View an entertaining video clip of a traditional Guatemalan marimba band. The marimba was introduced to Cental America by African slaves. It gradually evolved into a large instrument played by 3 or 4 musicians, each playing in a specified register. The performance is a delight.

FallCreekMarimbas.Com First class repair and tuning for all mallet instruments. Purchase the highest quality marimbas, vibes, and glocks, as well as instrument cases and stands. Find used instruments for sale here. An excellent site.

Jon Metzger, Jazz Vibist "A star vibist" as he has been trumpted by JazzTimes, Jon Metzger has received international acclaim as a performer, clinician, and educator. Check out his newest publication The Art and Language of Jazz Vibes, Second Edition.

EdSaindon.Com Learn from the very best! Ed is an exceptional performer and educator. He has several recordings which have achieved high acclaim. He is a true innovator of vibraphone technique and musical approach.

Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music from KT Percussion. Includes over 40 pages of free materials.

Kathy Kelly, jazz vibist - Located in the Chicago area. Check out her site and her excellent CD "A Different Vibe".

Greg Latta's Marimba Page - Lots of general information on the marimba. Excellent collection of links to players, percussion clubs and organizations and manufacturers.

Percussion Music Online - A very extensive collection of sheet music for percussionists. Catalog includes pieces for mallet ensemble, snare drum, mixed chamber orchestra, drum set , timpani, world percussion, and more. Excellent site.

Salazar Fine Tuning - Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone and Orchestra Bells Tuning. Salazar Fine Tuning gives your Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone and Orchestra Bells the care and attention they deserve - Revitalizing sound and Restoring beauty.