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appearance at the NPITYA in Dallas was spectacular! The evaluations from the teachers gave
you rave reviews on all of your sessions. Personally, I really enjoyed the evening
concert. My wife, Mona Rejino, was inspired by your sessions and playing as well... You
have much to offer teachers, especially those who dont play jazz and are somewhat
intimidated by the prospect of teaching it. - Richard Rejino Pender's Music
Co. What a delight to hear you last week! I didn't get a chance to tell you how much I enjoyed the concert; you were surrounded by adoring fans. It was an absolutely splendid evening. - Susan Geffen Managing Editor, Clavier Companion ...That we all gleaned new ideas and approaches to improvisation can be attested to by the accolades you received on the NPITYA Evaluation forms. All of the sessions were well received and appreciated by all the teachers. Your teaching is so meaningful and helpful... -- Dr. David A. Karp, Professor of Music, Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Thanks so much for humbling yourself to come to our group of plain old piano teachers. I KNOW that you are in great demand throughout the country. I am always so inspired when I sit in your seminars and I appreciate what you share that works so well in your studio. - S.B. I got some excellent ideas that I immediately began incorporating in my teaching this afternoon. - C. A. I especially like the way you make us all feel like we can really teach improv! - S. N. I really resonate with your message that improvising is part-and-parcel of what we musicians should be doing and teaching, because I've had to struggle to learn to improvise myself (having been taught the printed note is sacred!). It's about time improvising became commonplace instead of considered a special talent. - C.S. 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. ...unique and pedagogically beneficial. - Wendy 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. - Bob Vandall, OMTA district conference planner ...a most informative and interesting workshop + fabulous performance! - Dr. Cyntha Benson, College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University |
Master Classes
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I
thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at Northland High School - it was engaging,
interesting and entertaining, and I know that the students got a lot out of it. -
E. (Arts Administrator) Once 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 |
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1st
Time Improvisers Learn more here CAMP
Keyboard Intro to Jazz and Popular Piano Styles This is a fun and creative approach to piano playing designed for intermediate to advanced traditionally trained pianists interested in learning to play off the page. Increase your knowledge of pop chord symbols, voicings, blues scales and contemporary rhythms. Learn to interpret a lead sheet by creating bass lines, applying stock accompaniment styles, inventing intros, endings and improvising. Learn more here |
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what I needed after a year of strict classical piano training. - Harry
This has been a high light of my spring and will look forward to signing up next time. - Bruce
I've been telling everyone about the class and the Jazz Academy. It's a great atmosphere and the class is so relaxing and fun. - Trudy |
Jazz Workshop
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really seen Patrick's interest in jazz increase while he has participated w/ you.
His school jazz band teacher is most grateful. - V. (student parent) 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. - J. (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! - C. (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! - C. (student parent) The concert was fabulous! Always amazes me what you get out of these musicians in such a short practice time. - M. (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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D had a jazz band concert tonight and just did awesomely. He really wailed on the piano and it was just terrific. Mr. H (band director) told us that the last piano player could "play the notes, but D has 'soul.' I just thought I'd let you know that we aren't the only ones that have seen how much he has improved...credit to you!!!! - K (student parent) M 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) |
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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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