Hard Lessons

Starring:Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Fannie Belle Lebby, Ken Sagoes, Bill Henderson, Theresa Flores, Virginia Capers, Bridgette Hill, Akosua Busia, Gary Moody, James Bowman, Ray Buktenica, J.A. Preston, Alexander Byrd, Michael Matthews, Debra Artis, Edna Auguillard, Brent Jennings, Royce Wallace, Michael Milburn
Director: Eric Laneuville
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington masterfully portrays George McKenna, the determined new principal of a notorious Los Angeles High School. Life is full of hard lessons for McKenna, who risks it all by going head to head with the drug-infested, gang-run war zone, known as George Washington High. His personal relationship with Lynn Whitfield also gets tested in this relentless battle of how this tough principal fought the system to take this school back. Based on a true story.

Features:

Full Screen Version

2.0Dolby Stereo Surround

Interactive Menus

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Running Time:94 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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I, VI, II, V..................

Solo Jazz Guitar
Starring: Joe Pass
Manufacturer: Hot Licks
ProductGroup: DVD
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Joe Pass: The Blues Side Of Jazz
Jimmy Bruno: No Nonsense Jazz Guitar
Joe Pass Jazz Lines
George Benson: The Art of Jazz Guitar
Tuck Andress: Fingerstyle Mastery

ASIN: B000EBGENM
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Product Description

Joe Pass is one of jazz guitar's all-time masters. He demonstrates legendary techniques that will be of value to rock guitarists as well as jazz purists. Joe covers chord melody, chord substitutions, leading tones, chromatic chords, voice movements, and many more special excercises, all with the unique Joe Pass twist. A chance to study with a jazz guitar legend! DVD and Booklet.

Customer Reviews:

I, VI, II, V.........................2007-01-25

Mr. Pass really only speculates on that progression. Which, helps simplify things a bit. Bouncing around that concept; he illustrates substitutions, logical voicings, and some pretty stellar chromatic movements. For such an amazing guitarist, I was pleasantly surprised how he kept things "real". Not focusing so much on theoretical hoopla, but focusing more on getting the music in your head and your heart out through this specific medium. A comfort to see that you don't have to bury your head knee deep in the textbooks to come up with your own sophisticated lines and comps. Included tuning feature and chord dictionary a major plus, as well. A recommendation for anyone looking to GET INTO solo jazz concepts as well as group jazz improv!

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hard lessons
Generations of Generals
Worst than bad
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
Denzel Strikes Again!

Hard Lessons
Starring: Denzel Washington , Lynn Whitfield , Fannie Belle Lebby , Bill Henderson , and Theresa Flores
Director: Eric Laneuville
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
ProductGroup: DVD
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Product Description

Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington masterfully portrays George McKenna, the determined new principal of a notorious Los Angeles High School. Life is full of hard lessons for McKenna, who risks it all by going head to head with the drug-infested, gang-run war zone, known as George Washington High. His personal relationship with Lynn Whitfield also gets tested in this relentless battle of how this tough principal fought the system to take this school back. Based on a true story.

Features:

Full Screen Version

2.0Dolby Stereo Surround

Interactive Menus

System Requirements:

Running Time:94 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

hard lessons.......2007-05-12

VERY GOOD FILM.IT IS A GOD FILM TO WATCH FOR ANYONE, BUT A BRILLIANT FILM TO WATCH IF YOU LIKE TRUE STORIES.

Generations of Generals.......2006-05-15

I am one of many family members who in fact attended George Washington High School, now George Washington Preparatory High School. After reading the previous reviews of others, I can make this statement. You have to live an event to really appreciate art imitating life.
For most movie makers it can be difficult at best to recreate a story such as this about a person who took on odds, doubt & obstacles to give African American & Latino students a better shot at life, through eduaction.
Personally, I loved this movie. I first saw it during my Sophomore year in high school. I was on hiatus my fall semester attending another school, and was upset that I couldn't be back home. However, I was filled with pride knowing that my principal, & school's history was becoming a part of Americana. So to some this may have been a cheezy attempt. To me this made for TV film will go down in history that preceeded Lean On Me, Stand and Deliver an others, but all will chronical the struggles and triumphs that a few will self inflict to take on the inequalities our nation perpetuates on it's inner city youth.

Worst than bad.......2005-12-24

Being a teacher and Denzel Washington fan, I thought I might find some enjoyment and inspiration from a film purporting to illustrate the difficulties and solutions of the inner city high school experience. I experienced neither. Only frustration penetrated my senses as I wasted a couple of hours watching this film (after wasting ten bucks buying it)!

The story line might have worked, though I doubt it, if a few obvious needs had been mandated in the production and direction, like proper casting and a believable script. Worst of these offenses was the casting, as all of the "high school" students were at least twenty-five, and most older. Talk about suspension of disbelief! The same cast would have worked were they cast as the parents of the students! At times Denzel looked younger than the student he was mentoring. Indeed, it was preposterous.

I'm sure Mr. Washington looks upon this film as nothing more than a poor experience on the way to excellence, one of those setbacks we learn from to help us find our way.

Don't waste your time or money.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!.......2003-09-21

I REMEMBER THIS MOVIE A LONG TIME AGO!
DENZEL WAS JUST STARTING OUT, KIND OF!
THE STORY WAS HEART WARMING, BEFORE LEAN ON ME JOE CLARK!
WAS MR. MCKENNA!
I REMEMBER ONE KID FATHER DIDN'T WANT HIM TO GO TO SCHOOL!
THAT WAS AWFUL!
THIS MOVIE IS GREAT!*****

Denzel Strikes Again!.......1999-09-09

I seriously doubt Mr. Denzel Washington is able to give anything less than a performance of total conviction, as he proves once again to me here in one of his earliest leading roles. In a true-life portrayal of George McKenna, new principal to the trouble-torn George Washington Memorial High School, he is wholly convincing. The problems he encounters are not solely those caused by the students, but also the parents and indeed some of the teachers. His determination to turn things round stems from his passion that his pupils WILL graduate to college if they want to, and that this will never happen if they don't feel anyone cares about them. Despite resistance from some pupils and teachers,(not to mention ongoing gang warfare within the grounds), others rise to the occasion, both for themselves and for McKenna himself, such is the respect he gains. In the process of such diligence his once supportive girlfriend leaves him under the pressure of his split commitments, but as for the School, he succeeds. Seeing the graduating students really is a heartwarming moment! Having previously seen "187", it does make the violent scenes and troublesome pupils here look bland by comparison, but its hard to tell if this film was sanitised or "187" sensationalised. Regardless, its still well worth the watch, especially if you respect Denzel's work in later movies already.

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Joe Pass the Blues side of Jazz

Joe Pass: The Blues Side Of Jazz
Starring: Joe Pass
Manufacturer: Hot Licks / Music Sales Corp.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000E6FVUY
Release Date: 2006-01-31

Description

This follow-up to Joe's best-selling Solo Jazz Guitar explores the blues elements of jazz guitar. Joe covers bebop blues, new chord substitutions, pedal tones, jazz/blues improvisationand much more. As usual, Joe brings wit and style to his invaluable guitar lessons, taking you straight to the heart of the "blue" side of jazz guitar. DVD and Booklet

Customer Reviews:

Joe Pass the Blues side of Jazz.......2007-05-12

This is a great tool for the guitar player who's struggling with the transition from blues/rock style to jazz. Joe really helps guide us down the path we need to follow with this instructional and entertaining dvd.

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Great DVD
What a wunnerful wunnerful video!
Essential for learning brush technique

The Essence of Brushes
Starring: Ed Thigpen
Manufacturer: Warner Brothers Pub.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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The Sound of Brushes
The Art of Bop Drumming (with CD)
The Jazz Drummer's Workshop: Advanced Concepts for Musical Development
Brushworks: The New Language for Playing Brushes (Book & CD)
New Orleans Drumming

ASIN: B0002VEPN0
Release Date: 2004-08-17

Customer Reviews:

Great DVD.......2007-03-24

When I put this DVD on I found the performances alone are already worth the money. The great bassist Ron Carter plays on the video. I could listen to Ed Thigpen and Ron Carter all day.

I could get a basic beat in no time. The camera is set up so you can see exactly what Ed Thigpen is doing, all the time. Exercises are usefull and go straight to the point. Ron Carter's bass make them even more pleasant to listen to. Definitely recommend.

What a wunnerful wunnerful video!.......2004-12-02

I just watched the first half of this tonite. I had a basic beat going in no time. Then some accents, too. Yeah, maybe it is basic, but I tried a bit before this tape & it (timing) never really came together. Ed starts slow enough for you to follow, and you can watch it and play with the camera angles set just right. The band swings, and they are fun to play with after each lesson as well. If you want to get going on brushes, this is a must!

Essential for learning brush technique.......2004-10-10

If you want to learn brush technique from the master this video is an amazing learning resource as well as a way to peer into the mind of the one drummer who was cited by both Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa as the best in the world on brushes.

This is more than just a DVD - it comes with a booklet that further describes the techniques shown on the video (a transcribed play-along), and has some excellent music as well with accompaniment by Ron Carter on bass and Tony Purrone on guitar.

You can take this instructional video a step further by listening to Thigpen's performances on any Oscar Peterson Trio recording from 1958 through 1965. You'll learn all you need to know about brushwork from this DVD plus listening to Thigpen's recorded work.

Guitar Method: In the Style of Van Halen - The 50 Hottest Licks!

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Complete waste of money - rip off - don't buy
Best Teacher Anywhere!

Guitar Method: In the Style of Van Halen - The 50 Hottest Licks!
Starring: Curt Mitchell
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ASIN: B0000ZMH9W
Release Date: 2003-12-16

Customer Reviews:

Complete waste of money - rip off - don't buy .......2005-06-25

I feel like such a sucker for buying this. The DVD displays the tab (your TV is now a giant tab sheet) for each of the 50 riffs while listening to Curt(?) playing it first at normal speed and then a little slower. Wow! How revolutionary! Kind of like looking at the tab sheets and playing a CD.

Don't waste you money on this. No insight to EVH technique is revealed here. Curt Mitchell must have really needed money to go ahead with this. Don't give him any!!! The absolute worst piece of crap I've ever bought. Can you tell I'm disappointed with this?

If you still want it, I'll gladly sell you mine. Used only once!

Best Teacher Anywhere!.......2004-10-31

I am a slow learner and the way this was taught and shown was excellent! Each guitar lead lick was played slow then up to speed. And for someone like me to be able to learn this style of guitar technique was quite a feat let me tell ya. I have used others by this master teacher and he knows his stuff.

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Guitar Method: In the Syle of Tom Petty
Starring: Curt Mitchell
Manufacturer: Music. Video Prod.
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ASIN: B000EU1OR4
Release Date: 2006-03-02

Charlie Rose with John Gutfreund & Robert Litan; Newt Gingrich (April 6, 1998)

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Charlie Rose with John Gutfreund & Robert Litan; Newt Gingrich (April 6, 1998)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

First, John Gutfreund, who lead a prior branch of the Travelers' Group, and Robert Litan, director of economics at the Brookings Institution, express their surprise that a large merger was announced between financial service companies CitiGroup and Travelers' Group. They discuss why this merger was decided on and what it might mean for the future. Then, Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses the Republican hold on the legislative branch, the Contract With America, his fiscal and political policies, and his new book, Lessons Learned the Hard Way, A Personal Report.

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THIS IS SING ALONG KARAOKE
Had to give one star because there is no "0" star rating
Need info

Songxpress: Steppenwolf
Starring: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Warner Brothers Pub.
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Release Date: 2004-01-20

Customer Reviews:

THIS IS SING ALONG KARAOKE.......2005-05-25

SORRY FOLKS THIS is KARAOKE......no words .....you have to sing along and pretend you are JOHN! Musicians were't even born when these songs came out!

Had to give one star because there is no "0" star rating.......2005-03-20

Amazon.com I luv'ya.....but with all your wonderful technology can't you please...please list the song titles and performance years on this item. This complaint applies to many other items in the "worlds best and biggest" inventory. Please ..."be the best"!

Need info.......2004-09-21

Has anyone seen this? Is it from the late 60's/early 70's,or is it from the 90's.A song list would be helpful also. Thanks.

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Ted Nugent Instructional Guitar
Great American - Great American Rock and Roll

Ted Nugent: Instructional Guitar
Starring: Ted Nugent
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard
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Release Date: 2004-02-17

Customer Reviews:

Ted Nugent Instructional Guitar.......2007-01-11

A lot of great information on it, but also, a lot of Ted bragging about how great he is. He is a great guitarist, but he doesn't have to tell me over and over - I already know! Would of rather have had him demonstrate his licks and riffs at slower speeds. Would have been a more effective use of time on this DVD. Worth taking a look at.

Great American - Great American Rock and Roll.......2005-03-31

This instructional video was filmed in the 1990s, and doesn't follow the typical guitar lesson format. It isn't so much instruction as it is coaching. Ted gives a good bit of his philosophy and spirit here, but if you are looking for scales and chops you may want to move on to one of the many videos featuring a music school grad. If however you want insight into how a successful entertainer keeps his enthusiasm and energy long after many of his peers have crapped out and/or overdosed, then this is a must have.

Ted Nugent is more than qualified to talk about what works and what doesn't. To be fair, he does show how he plays many of his signature riffs. The downside to the video is Ted making way too many references to his other interests (hunting and conservation) for a typical garage rocker.

Are you a Ted Nugent fan? Do you play guitar? If yes and yes, pick up the video.