Bradley Sowash
Teaching
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| For Teachers | |
| Focus On Jazz Learn to incorporate jazz into
studio piano teaching.
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It was a great workshop!! I thought that I would be worn out and would be bored after being there all day, but it was very, very good. He has really thought this through. It was great to have someone know how to approach all of this with people who read music. - M. (piano teacher) ...unique and pedagogically beneficial. - Wendy (piano teacher) I so much appreciated the absolutely top-quality job you did at your workshop... clear, logical, thorough, and I have retained with clarity many points you made without needing to look at the book or my notes. Bravo & carry on!!! - (piano teacher) |
| Presentations for Educational Music Organizations
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You did a great workshop. The best comment I
heard was "it was not a commercial and I learned lots of new things for my
students". - Deedy Neville, President, Burrage
Music Company You should know that your sessions this morning really created a stir. Many of us were intrigued about a whole other area of teaching. We appreciated the information that you presented us with humor, honesty, and clarity. You were extremely patient with us as we questioned you about the material. - Bob Vandall, OMTA district conference planner Thanks so much again for coming up to Bowling Green [Pedagogy Workshop] to give what was a most informative and interesting workshop + fabulous performance! All the best with your continued "bridging the gap." - Dr. Cyntha Benson, College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University I really enjoyed the presentation [MTNA Conference] you gave last Sunday. I still spend most of my stage time on classical literature, but the jazz experience has proven extremely rewarding, both personally and professionally. - Jason |
| Master Classes
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again, I really appreciate your time and vitality. My students and their
parents were amazed how you could bring something fresh and new to each student, meeting
them wherever they were technically and musically and moving them further along. -
Melissa (piano teacher) I have never seen someone deal with the elements of Jazz in such an instantly engaging and creative way. - Barry Oreck, Ph.D., Consultant in Arts and Gifted Education, NYC You are a master teacher, conveying your knowledge with sensitivity and patience. - Joanne Eubanks, Program Coordinator, Office of Arts Learning, Ohio Arts Council |
| For Students | |
| The Jazz Academy
Creative Chord Style I
Group Piano Lessons
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| Jazz Workshop
Meets at: Click for registration information
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Thanks
again for the awesome Winter Jazz Workshop. I had a great time playing
"Billie's Bounce. "I always enjoy playing jazz with other musicians. -
Jacob (age 14) Jazz was great this year. It was good to be able to play with different coaches and see different learning and musical styles. Your Jazz Workshop was, in fact, Jazzin! - Caleb (age 17) I think everyone enjoyed the jazz session last night. Lots of great information and the kids seemed to catch on. You have a terrific way of sharing the information step by step and making it all relate and be fun! - Cassie, (student parent) The concert was fabulous! Always amazes me what you get out of these musicians in such a short practice time. - Melanie (student parent)
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| Summer Jazz Improvisation & Theory Intensive
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Thank you so
much for the fantastic Summer Jazz Workshop. It was loads of fun (as always).
I hope Fall will be as epic. - Jake (piano student) I loved the jazz intensive. I enjoyed watching you work with the students and I picked up a lot of missing puzzle pieces to incorporate into my own teaching. - Christina (piano teacher) Just want to thank you for a great week. It was the first time my son, Scott, has done anything like it and he really enjoyed it. Concert today was just great. What a gift to be able to make music like that. - Carol B. (parent)Thank you for the years of Jazz, for the encouragement and advice. Maybe I have enjoyed Jazz because you can play and study, and practice, and still there is always room to improve, change and grow. At Jazz I am open-ended. Thank you for teaching me "an approach to making music." - Caleb (violinist, summer before college)
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McKenna is loving piano right now - probably the most I've seen. I truly believe that is in large part due to you - the acceptance of her goofy, fun loving, creative side, your love for the music and a great deal of fun while still learning tons. It is so fun to watch. Again thanks! - LD (parent) ...yesterday we had our rehearsal with the songs you and I worked on during my lesson. With your suggestions (and a lot of practice) I was able to play the songs with the right feel and not get all hung up on playing it note for note. Thanks for all your help. - Lisa (praise band musician) You have helped me develop my skills and encouraged me to fulfill a lifelong dream. I really could not put a price on that! - Don (adult student) ...everything I've written, I remember something you taught me. You're a damn good teacher, and I hope your students realize how crazygood you are. - Pam (pro singer/arranger) ...It was like he walked through the wardrobe door into Narnia and discovered a world he had only dreamt of before! Just your statement that "There's more than one way to play a song" was enough to intrigue him. - LC (parent) |
| Sacred Jazz Clinic | |
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I took many ideas away from your clinic and cant wait to use the music in the two books I purchased. - Mary Beth (church music dir.) |
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