When I knew I wanted to attend New England Conservatory (NEC), I wanted to understand the history behind America’s first private music school and the first to have a full-fledged jazz department. I quickly found that perhaps the most influential figure in NEC’s recent history was horn player/composer/conductor/historian/author Gunther Schuller. I wrote a paper about […]
Category Archives: Jazz Education
Summer Reading List 2019
Reading about jazz was a passion of mine from a young age. Unfortunately, this facet of my fascination with the music took a backseat during my undergraduate studies, but it’s back in full swing (ha)! Here’s what I read this summer. What did you check out? Morning Glory, Linda Dahl Mary Lou Williams’ story is […]
FREE Lesson Resources!
I am excited to offer some free lesson resources through the Noteflight Learn Lesson Resources Database! Here are the lessons I have made available so far: Active Tone in Jazz Improvisation – Lesson 1Active Tone in Jazz Improvisation – Lesson 2Active Tone in Jazz Improvisation – Lesson 3Tritone Resolution in Major Keys
