KORG ALL ACCESS: Jordan Rudess Guitar Center Workshop (1 of 3)

Legendary keyboardist Jordan Rudess recently took part in a series of special Guitar Center Workshop events at select Guitar Center locations throughout the Northeast. These intimate Workshops gave musicians and fans alike an up-close, interactive experience. In addition to some great playing and some wonderful insight into his process, Jordan provided fans with fantastic demonstrations of the Kronos Music Workstation, microPIANO and nanoSERIES 2 MIDI controllers. Check out this video of Jordan's March 12th stop at Guitar Center's Manhattan location.
For more information on Jordan Rudess and Dream Theater, head over to www.jordanrudes... and www.dreamtheate....
To learn more about Kronos, microPIANO and nanoSERIES2, check out www.korg.com.

[@snakedike]

Rudess is perhaps the reigning keyboard badass. But what amazes me most about him is the accessibility he grants to the industry and other other keyboard players. He is an old school class act.

[@collinclark653]

I could sit and listen to him play all day, everyday. I would change my mood to match what he did, just to make it look cool.

[@GoaWay4Sanity]

this is what drew me to KORG KARMA ...it has the power to produce lots of robust big huge sounds ........but a simple piano chord progression makes you sound and look professional. *SIMPLE IS ALWAYS SOUNDS BETTER*

[@itorres008]

Oh, yes he is!

[@ravallejo21]

to all apprentice in piano playing, first of all Jordan Rudess went to Julliar School of Music in New York, that's why he can play. lots of work and practice. you got to study hard, hannon, hertz, clementi, Czerny, beyer, and then you can get to Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, once you learn from those great composer, then you can play.

[@carouselambra4427]

The guy didn't just go to one of the most prestigious music schools, he went to Juilliard at only nine years old.

[@dylanaguilar6545]

Favorite keyboardsist right here . AMAZING

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

Anybody notice that Breaking All Illusions is not the album version? You can especially tell from the vocals and some drum parts. Possibly a demo they tracked in the studio?

[@kreiscrafter9805]

Wow! Funny to see you in that comment section Mr. Miller!

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

@@kreiscrafter9805 I'm a DT nut, so... xD

[@kreiscrafter9805]

@@MartinMillerGuitar Yes, me too. And I am also a big fan of you. I always slow down your solos to figure them out ;)

[@leonardovmusic]

That or a live version.

[@automan1223]

always a gift and a blessing to hear Jordan work his magic....... thank you.

[@ancienbelge]

I love what he's doing on "Breaking all illusions" (at 1h20m in). Wow... what a talent in every way --- playing technique, sound design, orchestration, meshing with his band, flawless handling of the most bizarre meter changes...He'd have been a good concert pianist, but instead he became the best f...ing rock keyboardist bar none.

[@KingLarsus]

How can one person be so great ... I am speechless :o

[@JazzmanOnly]

I'm glad we made a nice conversation. May God bless us to hear many remarkable individuals giving us inspiration and motivation to evolve our playing. Thank you for your time

[@Theseniorlist]

Jordan is an amazing mix of talented musician, product-guy, and technical wiz kid. Really cool to see him do these kind of clinics. Well done!

[@dustoff85]

I have 3 keyboard players who are my all time favorites. Jordan Rudess Jon Lord Rick Wakeman No order. But I must say Jordan Rudess absolutely blows me away. I was raised by a father who was a Classical Pianist, he had a Grand Piano that if my memory serves me correct was a Steinway. I have no idea whatever happened to the Grand. I started to get into keyboards seriously in the mid-1970s. I purchased a Hammond B3 with a Leslie 122 speaker cabinet and true story, I bought is from a very old man and wife in Torrance California. The B3 once bought NEVER left their living room, It was in absolute mint condition. They even had this old fella who was. aa B3 Master technician, be tuned the B3 up every 4 to 5 years and just b4 I bought the Organ. In 1980 I went back into the US Army and Warrant Officer Academy followed by Flight school to fly helicopters. I was actually pretty good but when we got orders to deploy to Germany I was forced to sell the B3. We were living in Central Texas, by Fort Hood. There was a black church 25 miles from my home and they knew that I owned a B3. The Pastor on schedule every 6 months or so would call me and ask If I was interested in selling my B3. I said No way. In 1985, like clockwork, the Pastor called and again asked if I would sell his Church my B3. His timing was spot on. I said sir if you want it, it's yours. I sold the B3 for exactly what I paid for it, $2800. He got a beautiful organ and we felt good because it was going to a Nice Church family. Next part here is really Kool, The Pastor brought a UHAUL truck to my home and along with his was his entire Choir and Keyboardist. These nice people for at least an hour sang along with the B3. The experience will never be forgotten.

[@forrestperkins6237]

Epic story thx for sharing

[@heliofaquioaquino6422]

Absurdly amazing! Jordan Rudess there will be someone who exceeds the limit of creativity as it is amazing! Magnificent!

[@richardockenden8669]

Jordan is a true master of his craft, awesome skills.

[@dhpstudios2009]

All this coming out of one instrument ! And i have it in my little studio.WOOOOW

[@1Daddoz1]

Jordan is absolutely brilliant...

[@Xitahh]

why is he so great? unbelievable

[@RetroPlus]

I love him, he's the finger master!

[@_reckless_]

That's what she said.

[@juanpedroromero1580]

The best of the HISTORY!!!!AMAZING

[@EZCreepin]

Ok, I will give you that Bach, Mozart, etc, helped shaped Jordan who he is, but unless you are subscribed to his official channel, you wouldnt know what he plays and what he doesnt. And unless you research extensively, you wouldnt know that he played strictly classic pieces for 10 years of his life. And im positive he still goes back to his roots and will play very difficult classical songs. Jordan Rudess is one of the best pianists to live, and no question the best keyboardist to live.

[@drums258]

no words, he is in another level, no doubt

[@1dabirdman68]

Wow! This guys some sort of evil genius!

[@rogierdancona8462]

sortof ?;'D

[@7sanctuz]

Evil!? He's friggin Holy dude!

[@cosmic_gate476]

Rudess is a wizard and Pettruci is Jesus.

[@SparkShredder]

I love both his playing and talking style...:)

[@ChrisHaspeck]

Seems to me that on KZbin - the better the player the more negative comments there are. Now here's a guy , who is totally in a class all by himself in so many ways. Virtuoso , Scholar and pretty much one of the masters (Bach Mozart Beethoven) Jordan Rudess is hands down one of the greatest musician of ALL TIME !! when he speaks any other 'musician' worth a salt should just be quiet and listen. If I had the chance to meet Bach or Mozart I would have been all ears. Thanks for this post !!

[@saarnoldbhm]

I can listen to Jordan Rudess and Rick Wakeman all day long! Very different styles, but both excellent keyboardists and great prog rockers! Also, from what I've seen, both are very nice guys too.

[@Cigarsnguitars]

I've always enjoyed Jordan Rudess as well as Derek Sherinian as keyboard players but one man that I've listened to for 30 years or so is Tony McAlpine. Awesome on keys and can hang with Steve Vai (he plays w/Vai on big tour stuff) on guitar. So many good players out there.

[@stringmanipulator]

Absolutely incredible musician !!

[@bumhollow]

Jordan Rudess: At nine, he entered the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College Division for classical piano training, but by his late teens he had grown increasingly interested in synthesizers and progressive rock music. Against the counsel of his parents and tutors, he turned away from classical piano and tried his hand as a solo progressive rock keyboardist.

[@fajarlesmana3107]

Master of Sounds🔥 LEGEND👑

[@gustkiller]

Awesome Breaking All Illusions Live Backtracking!

[@musicmahavir]

KING OF KEYBOARD

[@Kimhojung43200115]

Thanks a lot!

[@Edmund89sg]

classy musician, despite all the skills he has, he never lets it get to his head... awesome!

[@SuperNurbolat]

Jordan is the Coolest Player ever seen in the whole bloody world.

[@TimDaleMusic]

The way he's gazing so intently at his iPad, you have to wonder if he's secretly playing Guitar Hero :-)

[@kwz778terk]

Holy shit! That's just... that's just... ...AWSOME!

[@SB_70]

The best artist !

[@budjad]

amazing as always..

[@TheGilounet]

Really great demo as usual with Jordan! Kronos sounds so great.

[@uptioni]

Thanks alot bro.....

[@noobsmoke261]

Jordan Rudess - Ra, the first song he plays is called Screaming Head

[@Booger6995]

Awesome. Wish I could do this.

[@MrBrewww]

you're rally rally rally my idol jordan.,so humble god in human form

[@jordanking7711]

Apart from the sonic differences, the Set List and SST technology, for those of you that are wondering the UI is pretty much identical to the OASYS.

[@pwkpilot]

BEST keyboardist ever!!!!

[@Crimzin]

Jordan uses a Boss FS-5U (Actually 3 of them Set up around his rotating Keyboard Stand for access anywhere) You can pick them up online for about $30

[@necroyoli08]

the track is called Screaming Head from the Rythm of Time album

[@IvarFritjofHansen]

he is uniq this musician just to admire his skills. and use of soundshaping through a song really impressive use of korg kronos he twist out the ultimate of a korg kronos, listen and learn........

[@MattMitschke]

Awesome stuff!

[@noobsmoke261]

Yeah. He says he likes to use it because he comes from a Julliard background and it helps him concentrate and not get focused on things around him. Makes complete sense because if I had the money for that thing I'd buy it too. Reading Music while playing helps you stay WAY more relaxed than just memorizing it. (EVEN though he has it memorized, it still helps.)

[@Shreddfase]

To those debating J Rudess' sight reading and what not. Follow his personal channel JCRUDESS. Plenty of him improving more complicated things here with out sheet music. Proof in the pudding, He does both. Which makes him.. pretty well rounded.

[@mirandawrigth]

Jordan is the god of keyboard.

[@roniebullet]

HiHi, He can play and is with his skills one of the best. We can listen to him an knowing we are the best in listening to him and korg. And thats whre its all about!

[@Shreddfase]

Referance, you hit the nail on the head! haha That is also what I think he has it for. And if he went ahead and was the guy who wrote out his music in traditional form.... I'd like to look at my own music too... lol

[@myvideo848]

wow.. very good Keyboardist !!!

[@lucianokn74]

não dá pra dizer que o cara não é bom! o bicho tem uma super técnica, toca pra "cacete", e no mundo do rock e música progressiva ele manda muito bem. nem gostava tanto dele, mas com esse vídeo passei a gostar. manda ver jordan.

[@SB_70]

Bravo maestro !

[@tenebralon]

Just the best keyboardist in the world, his skills is just impossible

[@Shreddfase]

Lets not forget, that although he could play from memory, the sheet musi can also be used as a referance. Not a permanent set in stone thing that is the only concrete factor in how he is able to play these licks.

[@moterhead7]

I can see why people may think he sight reads; he looks at his music quite a bit. In my opinion (don't know if its true, but it makes sense) I think he just looks at it for reference (for example, what key he's in) and improvs solo's from that.

[@Isaac-Draper]

You know, he never sits down 'cause he doesn't have any knees! That's the secret to his powers.

[@7sanctuz]

I lol'd

[@dimplamen]

haha I've had a lot of fun with that wavestation patch, too :)

[@ILLKILLUMF]

Larga vida a Jordan Rudess y su arte cosmico y progresivo.

[@patettax]

Portugal. Obrigado por partilhares o que sabes com todos.

[@lolskix]

+uJvgador spaek english! nobody understands your obrigado - language!!!!

[@Ludvig-Pedersen]

The most epic beard in metal!

[@redrichochets]

aaaahhhhh so effin gooooood

[@JazzmanOnly]

I know about Chopin and Rach and I get chills every time I hear their playing or their compositions. I may be a jazz pianist but music(in general )taught me to respect good musicians despite their "musical enviroment". Most of the classical musicians only recognize Mozart,Beethoven,Chopin,etc.. When they hear about Peterson,Hancock,Ruddess,Steve Vai,etc they change their voice and they speak with contempt like they are a superior race of musicians xD You seem like one of them too...

[@goodvibrato]

lol that noise at 1:03:51 is someone's phone interfering with the speakers. Happens to me all the time. I can always tell when someone is calling me because right before the phone rings I hear that noise.

[@NousChristou]

I would really like to see him perform with a major symphony, like the Vienna Philharmonic etc. I mean just on the piano, though it would be nice to come back on stage and BE the symphony for the same audience! It would be too much.

[@urgr8t2c]

I agree 100% ... I like apples, oranges, blueberries etc. etc. I don't compare or rate them against each other I take them each of their own accord, on their own merit !!!

[@-musicon7216]

KING! jordan!!!King KORG!!

[@rik-keymusic160]

what the hell ? this is insane !!

[@antibulletdodger101]

OK, thank you.

[@rafaeljr.navera2788]

Jordan Rudess is really good... Watch Dream Theater's videos and see how he Performs. With regards to this video... I own a Korg Microstation today, previously i've owned a Roland keyboards and Yamaha MM6 synths/workstation(Motif Engine) but there's something missing in which i found only at Korg. This is Infinite Ideas and experimentation. KORG Team I Salute You.

[@noobsmoke261]

I have a Kurzweil so I'm just telling you so it's not a biased answer. But you can't really judge the sound over a video, if you play a Korg Kronos in real life, you'd realize how amazing and fresh it sounds. It's hard to explain but the piano sounds and basically every sound just sounds so fresh. But opinions are opinions.

[@Alex_Khouri]

"I'm not an academic person...." Hahahaha, na man, no way. Great dude though (obviously). One of the best keyboardists in history IMO.

[@alphasxsignal]

Im going to buy the Kronos X and its good know its been working so well for him I have looked at them all and the Kronos X is it for my new board and then I might a some others if needed.Maybe a V-synth GT for some vocal effects it does.

[@SamFisherBr]

That's why he randomly smiles sometimes.

[@badlywornshoes]

That song he plays, 'Ra' I think he called it, I'm fairly certain that was a demo song on my KORG Triton Pro X because I've definitely heard that song before someplace...

[@Aaronmac404]

Opening with "Talking Head" that's fucking awesome!!!

[@Foresir]

0:57:46 wow epic!

[@oriolvernet2221]

Gotta see him on january in Barcelona with DT

[@knyght-sp8ip]

i got the urge to play a fighting game for some reason....

[@j.g.195]

yea me to lets go killer Instinct. bring it on

[@burnthedead13]

Jerod Gamble tekken

[@netoaguiar9761]

all think i do with Lord. Lord bless korg team and Rudess.

[@larrbaII]

One reason i have a Korg JR is alsome, just a Krome EX will work for most people. Buy a stand that doesn't move, like a Z stand.

[@christopherhansonp7262]

WOW !!!

[@bspdelta77]

Ra from his solo album Rhythm of Time

[@4466svenjohnpetrucci]

the story about creating dark eternal night riffs is hilarious,he should be a stand up comedian...:D

[@Aaronmac404]

Jordan Rudess doesn't need sightreading. The dude has perfect pitch, he just needs to hear it once to play it.

[@joeyg7458]

Genius

[@antibulletdodger101]

Alright, thanks.

[@APOCALYPSENEWS]

The sound of the Cubase instalation 17:20 :)

[@AudioFreqx]

Screaming Head 1:05 Ra 16:51 The Dark Eternal Night 1:09:00 Breaking All Illusions 1:20:25

[@kaizze8777]

Wizard level 100, equipped weapon in both main hand and offhand - Keyboard + 88 keys Skill level MAX

[@ChristopherSarapin]

37 people don't appreciate Jordan Rudess.

[@whackoization]

+Chris Voriu Fucking monsters!

[@myadeba1]

suangaaaarrrrrrrrr jordan rudessss nomer wahidd

[@iqbalyanuar6919]

Wow...............

[@simranjeevsinghdhillon76]

I can Die for u man!!__U r ma idol :D __a lots of respect.

[@user-KORG]

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