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Have More Fun in the Shed Jody Espina In this article I'd like to put out a few ideas that are aimed at making your practice session more fun. Beginners, intermediate and advanced players should be able to find something that they can…
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises Pt. 1B Notice the exercise progresses around the circle of 5ths: Ex. #1 C. Learning min 7ths - Ascending from the root:
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Telling the Story: What Administrators Can Do Your administrative team—principal and superintendent—allocate time and resources for instruction. Their support is critical to developing a climate in which your arts program can grow.…
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Jazz Improvisation Exercises Pt. 1 Notice the exercise progresses around the circle of 5ths: Ex. #1 A. Learning Maj 7ths - Ascending from the root: Ex. #1 B. Learning Dominant 7ths - Ascending from the root:
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Listen Closely Robert Baca Teach your students the finer points of jazz with the help of recorded music In many respects, building a jazz program is much the same as any other area of music. Some teaching methods, however, can be…
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Jazz Instructional Materials John Kuzmich, Jr. 1. Title- Author - Publish - Date Published - Price - Web Site, Address 2.Level of Teaching Application: i.e., EL, MS, HS, College, Educator and/or Professional 3.Teaching Approaches: i.e.,…
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FIRST PERFORMANCE NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION COMPLIMENTARY MATERIALS Download your complimentary materials NOW to prepare for your First Performance National Day of Celebration. The First Performance National Day of Celebration is a…
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