Marcus Roberts, lesson on the use of left & right hand in piano solos
In this video lesson Marcus Roberts discusses different approaches to piano solos by using left and right hand in various ways... Read More
The importance of Beat 2 and 4
In this video Jim Ketch explains the importance of beat 2 and 4 for staying in the pocket... Read More
Marcus Roberts, Lesson on piano solo techniques
Marcus Roberts shows phrasing concepts and techniques in a piano solo... Read More
Terell Stafford, wind instruments articulation in Jazz
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Gerald Clayton, The importance of practicing with and without your instrument
In this lesson, pianist Gerald Clayton discusses the importance of practicing without your instrument. If you're in the car listening to a recording, turn on that musicians ear to dissect what's happening.... Read More
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Gerald Clayton, Creating a solo
Gerald Clayton talks about musical expression being a synthesis of clarity and honesty, resulting from practice and singing what you play.... Read More
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Gerald Clayton, Using rhythm for practicing improvisation
Gerald Clayton explains and demonstrates the role of rhythm in improvisation.... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Jazz as a professional career
Jim Ketch talks about what it takes to become a professional musician.... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Approaching a composition for the first time
Jim Ketch talks about the first steps for learning a new tune.... Read More
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Jim Ketch, Oliver Nelson compositional style of Stolen Moments
Jim Ketch on Oliver Nelson's compositional style and "Stolen Moments."... Read More
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Leon Anderson, Drummer's warmup
Leon Anderson gives warm up exercises.... Read More
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Leon Anderson, Traditional grip for drummers
Leon Anderson explains the traditional grip.... Read More
Ted Nash, Practicing scales using different musical elements
Ted Nash uses the D melodic minor scale to demonstrate a technique for practicing patterns.... Read More
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Ted Nash, Improvising a solo on a blues using 3rds
Ted Nash explains and demonstrates improvisation exercises.... Read More
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Ted Nash, Finding inspiration to practice
Ted Nash shares his own experience about finding motivation.... Read More
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Marcus Printup, Creating emotions with your instrument
Marcus Printup uses "Happy Birthday" to demonstrate different ways to use your instrument to create emotion.... Read More
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Marcus Printup, Putting your soul in your instrument
Marcus Printup discusses techniques that will allow the student to be expressive.... Read More
Marcus Printup, Practice routines you never miss
Marcus Printup explains the importance of practicing long tones.... Read More
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Rodney Jordan, Creating a solo
Rodney Jordan discusses elements and tools needed to create a solo - from long notes and triads to gestures that will embellish the phrase.... Read More
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Wycliffe Gordon, Practicing the Trombone
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon discusses the key elements of practicing the trombone: developing a routine, writing it down, focusing on technical exercises, and utilizing alternate positions to make phrasing more efficient. ... Read More
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