I’ve been testing out my Creative Strings Project on local Suzuki groups and now I’ve made them available to the public. I invite you to peruse the sounds and videos of students performances here.
Read an interview about this project: Twinklestar Nov
Summer is the perfect time to learn or teach jazz piano. My That’s Jazz series offers step-by-step instruction in this great American art form.
1. Genius Model: Constantly refine your voice to develop a unique signature style designed for concert halls that that may win a Pulitzer Prize someday.
2. Craftsman: Take a practical approach by writing your sound into a variety of styles and settings and enjoy the fresh learning associated with each new project.
I’m the latter.
I’m teaching at these string camps this summer as a jazz/improvisation instructor.
Westerville, OH
Suzuki Music Columbus Summer Institute
June 11 – 16, 2012, 8:00 – 5:00
Columbus, OH
Creative Strings Workshop Youth Program
June 19-22, 2012, 1:00-5:00
Dear Colleagues,
I am the Chair of the Jazz/Pop track conference planning committee for the 2013 MTNA National Conference that will take place March 9-13 in Anaheim, California at the Disneyland Hotel.
The conference planning committee is now accepting jazz/pop session proposals for March 9 “Pedagogy Saturday.”
Things to keep in mind:
- While MTNA is working hard to expand their membership to include music teachers of all instruments, currently, only 12% of its members are non-pianists.
- Most members are private studio teachers rather than band/choral/orchestra directors though some do both and many teach group lessons.
- The majority of its members teach beginners using a “read-only” approach in their studios. Many are interested in non-classical styles but need to be encouraged in this approach to making music so practical teaching tips are more appreciated than theoretical or scholarly sessions more relevant to experienced improvisers.
Contact me for more information.
For February and Valentine’s Day, I’m offering my solo piano instrumental love song, “Far and Near” as a free download. This music is included on my “In the Moment” recording which you can sample here. Of course I’m also hoping you’ll like it so much that you peruse my website for similar arrangements but that’s up to you. To receive your copy, please fill in your email address below which signs you up for my quarterly (only 4 per year) e-newsletter. Each issue includes unsubscribe instructions I will NEVER share your email with anyone. Offer expired 2/29/2013. Enter your email to be notified of future offers and/or connect to me via social networks.
I wrote this collection in 2008 and forgot about it. I found it on a shelf in a recent cleaning of my studio and decided to make it available. I think of it as supplementary teaching materials though church musicians may find the latter two useful as well.
Led By: Bradley Sowash
Registration Fee: $120 general
Dates: Wednesdays, February 8 – April 4 (no class on March 21)
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2012
Age Recommendation:
Registrants will need to know how to read basic treble clef music notation and a bit of bass clef, know how to construct a C, F and G chord. Some previous piano study or completion of Creative Chord Style program is suggested.
More info
“I want to see music education become comprehensive so the next generation can enjoy more versatile creative music making.”
Read PDF —> Twinklestar Nov
