
If someone wants to excel at any activity, it is necessary for them to observe the greatest practitioners of the craft. This is especially true of jazz. By immersing themselves in the language of the music, young players can greatly expand their vocabulary and understanding of the style.
Aug, 3rd, 2020
Learn how to use a fundamental part of the jazz language, enclosures, by referencing how Clifford Brown uses them in his solos.
May, 1st, 2020
If you’re like me, then there always seems to be a gap between the time you spend transcribing and your growth as an improviser.
May, 1st, 2020
A very common trend that I’m seeing from people these days is the claim that they practice for hours on end without results.
Apr, 30th, 2020
Improvisation is an essential skill in today’s musical landscape. Professional musicians of all kinds are often expected to improvise whether on a “classical”, “jazz”, or “commercial” gig.
Apr, 29th, 2020
Getting and keeping a regular gig as a sideman is a skill that presents a myriad of challenges. "Learn the music and you'll be fine" only goes so far.
Apr, 21st, 2020
In this season of school closures and social distancing, many educators have been tasked with converting their classrooms into an online format. Listening assignments are incredibly valuable and easy to implement in our new educational landscape.
Apr, 17th, 2020
What was the result the last time you searched for something music education-related on the web? If you’re like me and my confidants, the results were...less than fruitful.
Apr, 13th, 2020
"Chords" is from Kurt Rosenwinkel's album The Remedy recorded live at the Village Vanguard in New York City. This solo encompasses a variety of pentatonic scale applications paired with modal and melodic pairings over the form.
Feb, 20th, 2020