I never really learned to play by ear in music school. I've really gotten the hang of it these last few years with ska, funk, and jazz gigs, and it's opened a lot of professional doors. My new soapbox is to start kids learning to do this much younger. It helps with intonation, confidence, musicality, and really everything. Okay, rant over. Go learn a tune by ear! You'll be humbled.
Check out the full video on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/T2oK6iSJ4Cc?si=6jZbzQAXkwtQRl_g
Introducing some jazz and music terminology (obviously with demonstrations) to my Jazz History community college students has given birth to a new series of videos! Check out the full video on the YouTubes and feel free to share with your younger or newer students!
Starting a couple new things this week! A new YouTube series that sort of follows the Jazz History courses I teach, and a Substack! Links below!
Jazz History with Mr. G:
https://youtu.be/Na-HEMV2Lvo?si=x6KjkRXz4PJWBMsI
Brass with Mr. G Substack:
https://substack.com/@brasswithmrg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=151z9f
Protest music has a long and storied history in this country. There is absolutely no better time than right now. Come march with the DC Activist Street Band!
Continuing my series on helping developing young brass musicians, here are a number of tools and techniques you can use to break down difficult lines of music into manageable bites in order to be successful!
Full video on YouTube
https://youtu.be/E2aQqmO8jYI?si=PE4L7MzE-ogHJDuo
