Category: Education
Free Jazz Concerts Online
Posted by Mike Mckenna in Education Monday, 20 July 2009 10:06 No Comments
I came across the Smalls Jazz Club website recently and saw that they stream most of the concerts online for free. This is an incredible opportunity to check out the scene in NY, and keep up with all of the local talent. The shows range from jam sessions to the top NY players on [...]
Doodle Tonguing
In our studies as young trumpet players we have been taught the legit method of articulation. Tonguing and articulation is done by using the tip of the tongue to make a “ta” or “ti” sound. In order to articulate four eight notes we would use “ta ta ta ta” to get the sound we wanted. [...]
Imitation, Assimilation and Innovation
Posted by Mike Mckenna in Education Monday, 11 May 2009 09:15 No Comments
Clark Terry teaches an interesting approach to learning Jazz improvisation which is very effective, and beneficial to anyone studying Jazz. The method includes three steps: imitation, assimilation, and innovation. Basically the first step you imitate what you hear from other musicians, the second step you incorporate what you have heard into your own playing, and [...]
Writing New Jazz Standards
Posted by Mike Mckenna in Education Sunday, 10 May 2009 21:12 No Comments
If you are looking to learn some new tunes and see first hand examples of what it takes to write your own compositions you need to check out peltjazz.com. Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt has just posted on his website transcriptions to six of his compositions including three from his latest recording November. He also [...]