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Dissertation on the Thinking In Jazz Improvisation now available online

7 YEAR OLD HANNAH PERFORMING LAZY NOTE BLUES FROM JAZZ FIDDLE WIZARD JUNIOR BOOK 2:

 

 

NEW ITEMS:

See video of one of my classical violin students who I've taught for nearly 7 years.

  

 

INSTRUCTION BOOKS WORKSHOPS AND TEACHER TRAINING

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Finally, we have an elementary-level method for strings focusing on jazz and blues...I give it my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation. (more) - Hollis Taylor, Fiddler Magazine, Fall 2003.

The logical progression of concept introduction is highly effective...(more) - Kip Mason, American String Teacher, August 2003.

ADVANCED:

That book totally rocks. I held it up in class & raved about it.- Darol Anger

We are working through the book and it's just great. Perfect for my college students. - Randy Sabien, McNally Smith College of Music

A musical adventure right from the very first page, this method is a winner. - Dr. John Kuzmich, Jr., Jazz Educators Journal, March 2001.

SCHEDULED FOR summer 2012:

NAfME Music Education Week

Orchestra Academy: Adding Eclectic Styles to Your Orchestra
Sunday, June 24 and Monday, June 25, 2012
Baltimore Convention Center (more)

ASU Summer Workshop

Monday, June 18 to Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tempi AZ. More info TBA

Thank you again for such a lively and educational jazz strings workshop in Kansas City last weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions you presented, and I learned..(more) - David Littrell
Distinguished Professor of Music
Kansas State University
Past President of American String Teachers Association

 

  JAZZ STRING METHODS AND PIECES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Jazz Wizard Junior book 1

violin

viola

 

cello (bass parts)

 

JAZZ STRING METHODS AND PIECES FOR UPPER MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL:

Jazz Wizard Junior book 2

violin

viola

cello/bass

JAZZ STRING HISTORY

DISCOGRAPHY &
Read Rare Interview with Zbigniew Seifert. Read.

JAZZ STRING NETWORKING

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JAZZ STRING RADIO STATION

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