Practicing scales is a vital part of learning to play well on any wind instrument. But this site isn’t just about learning to play your sax or flute;
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Can YOU Learn With Online Lessons?
I wish I had $100 dollars for every time I've had the conversation: I'm playing out somewhere - at a gig at a jazz club, or playing in
Why You Need To OWN The Pentatonic Scale
We've all heard how important it is to practice our scales and chords. But there is one thing for sure: the pentatonic scale is foundational to improvisation. You
Why Every Wind Player Needs To Learn Piano
Not properly learning to play piano when I was a kid is one of those things my father told me I would regret someday. And it turns out
Pros Are Just Masters Of The Fundamentals
There is a bit of a step between bad and good. Learning the basics of something makes you better. The difference between good and great is perhaps a
Not All Practice Makes Perfect
In the "members section" of the site, I link to a video where I describe something called "muscle memory," and how, for good or for bad, when you
Muscle Memory And Improvisation
Some thoughts on muscle memory, and the importance of accuracy in practice. When you practice a physical motion with your body, the body tends to "remember" how to
The Power Of Focus In Instrumental Practice
Sometimes it can be overwhelming to try to figure out where to start down a road to getting to where you want to go. If you're floundering with
The Benefits Of Practicing Slowly
Rehearsing your instrument slowly has its own rewards.It's pretty much any sax player's wish that he or she could pick up the sax and play like greased lightening.
Ten Things I’ve Learned From Jamey Aabersold
If you've been playing jazz or blues for any length of time, you're probably familiar with Jamey Aebersold.Jamey is the father of the playalong CDFor those of you who don’t know