Aug 27, 2020
Having clean looking charts is super helpful when arranging or composing music for other musicians. The easier it is to read, the more efficient rehearsing the music will be. If it’s a sight reading situation, the players will have the best chance at performing the chart correctly the first time. Here are 5 tips...
Aug 20, 2020
Being a good player is certainly one important aspect of being a professional musician and we should all strive to better our playing but that is just one piece of the puzzle. Many times, the reason someone is called for a gig has more to do with other professional traits than musical ability. The best player...
Aug 13, 2020
All of them. All the minor scales. But at the right time! There are quite a few different minor scales that are essential to know and they all have a different use. Context is key!
Aug 6, 2020
After teaching a course on building a musical solo at a jazz camp recently, I thought it would also make a great episode for the podcast. Some of the key elements of building a musical solo include melody, dynamics, phrasing, and more. Chops are fun but this episode is about making a musical statement when...