Jazz Improv with students THIS PAGE IS A SORT OF “IMPROV of the WEEK” with certain students. It may look like I’m taking a hiatus on improv BUT my focus of late is to start having students transcribe solos. Some as young as 6th grade. Why not? Check out solo transcriptions at this LINK on my…
A “shout” out to Dalton Hayse on piano performing for the SCSBOA high school honor band 2018!!
Congratulations to: Matthew Michalek on his performances for the SCSBOA High School Jazz Honor Band 2018!! Matthew was the featured soloist on a Bob Mintzer composition. Won a full scholarship to the Stanford Jazz Workshop! Check out his video on Youtube at: PERFORMANCES: Friday, Jan 26 – 7pm Saturday, Jan 27 – 9:00am. Anaheim Convention Center…
WINTER BREAK LVUSD: December 16 to January 2, 2018 CVUSD: December 23 to January 8, 2018 MY LESSON CANCELLATION SCHEDULE: There will be NO LESSONS from: Friday, Dec 22, 2017 to Tuesday, January 2, 2018 LESSONS WILL RESUME on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 for those wanting lessons. Will send out daily emails – PLEASE confirm or cancel.
Congratulations to Westlake High School Studio Jazz Ensemble & Director, Brian Peter Invitation to perform at the 2017 Midwest Clinic in Chicago! My music students present and former: Tyler Kuecks, alto & soprano Eric Kim, alto & flute Justin Surmani, tenor & flute More info – click here The WHS Jazz program performs for the homeless?at…