We are obsessed with the “new.” Anything which appears to be new is given immediate value and becomes the next obsession. But is it...

If someone builds a structure out of blocks and another person comes over and knocks it down it will fall into a unique pile of blocks....

Beauty from ugly. The unintended convergence of African and Western culture expressed through music. Truly American. By the people, for...

Art has the power to change the world for the better. It should be as important as reading or writing in society. It has always served to...

Jazz (and really all music) should be an interactive experience. The exchange of emotions between the audience and ensemble is crucial to...

People often say when they hear music they like “Oh you are so talented” or “I could never do that, I have no talent.” Do you need talent...

The answer is…it depends on the song. In many cases, improvisation over tonal harmony (that is the movement through and definition of...

Many people practice every day. But some improve more than others. Why? Its no secret really. Regardless of how much so called “talent”...

There are many books and different approaches to “playing jazz” but when you boil it down what you are trying to do is improvise melodies...

1) Master your instrument The instrument must become a part of your body, like your voice. You must have the ability to play what you are...