A few of them actually ask, "Can we make a video clip of that?" so they can watch us working on one of their pieces at a later time.
More Exercises for Music through the Ages Exploration
This is becoming more and more enjoyable as the days go by. I stumbled upon a new approach towards the end of the week for the Music through the Ages Exploration: comparing and contrasting the evolution of a genre through the decades.
Improv by Eric Lewis Sparks Memories & Inspiration
This clip below of jazz pianist Eric Lewis brought all those memories back. Eric doesn't use rubber, nuts or bolts, but his hand technique on the piano strings is pretty impressive and creative. Around the 6'30" mark, he has a very funky groove.
Music through the Ages Exploration Engages Students
Yawn, Puke, Sing - My First Singing Lesson
I had the pleasure of working with Sherry Kennedy at the Jazz Connection Workshop this summer. It was only a couple of sessions, but enough to make me realize that if I'm ever going to play and sing at a gig and give some intelligent pointers to my students who are trying the "playing and singing" thing, I need to have a solid foundation in my voice. Today, I had my first singing lesson today after many years.