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Download the Podcast on iTunes here. Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Teen Jazz Radio for 2014! I’m Shannon Kennedy, your host and I’d like to thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen to our show and to the fantastic young artists we feature as part of each …
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Need some inspiration to get more practice time in? Check out some of the articles below: 1. Paralyzed by Perfection – Advice for finding the balance between “perfect” and “good enough” because neither is the right answer. 2. Putting in the Time – Why you should make more time for practice. 3. 8 Ways to …
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“Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough – that we should try again.” – Julia Cameron We often want things to be perfect – the songs we write, the way we …
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Last night, we returned from the third annual 2014 World Youth Jazz Festival held in Putrajaya, Malaysia and we can’t tell you how amazed we were at all of the young, talented artists we saw perform as part of the event. The 2014 World Youth Jazz Fest (WYJF) was hosted at the Putrajaya International Convention …
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Since last August, we’ve written a number of articles on jam sessions, so I thought I’d assemble them into a single resource for easy access. If you’d like to see anything else on the subject, please let me know in the comments! Playing in Jam Sessions – General Advice Jam Session Etiquette – The Do’s …
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As an educator I’ve heard one excuse more than any other over the years. “I didn’t have time to practice.” Yes, I know that you have to eat, sleep and maybe go to school or work, but if you put in just 15-30 minutes a day on your instrument, you’ll continue to progress and improve. …
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Record, Plan, Launch and Sell your next album and keep it all organized with The Album Checklist Bundle. We’ll walk you through it, step-by-step, and make the process simple. There’s a lot to worry about when you’re planning an album – the writing, arranging, recording, marketing, and release – and there’s a ton of information …
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It’s nearly the end of 2013 and so a lot of us are making our New Year’s Resolutions. For many, continuing to improve and grow as a musician in the next year is high on our list of goals for 2014. For those not currently studying with private teachers, creating a practice schedule or finding …
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As I’ve mentioned in the Album Checklist, I’m a huge fan of surveying other industries and their product release processes to see how I can adapt them to music. One of my favorite industries to keep up on is that of indie authors. There’s a pretty popular technique that many independent writers implement upon the …
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WHO DOESN’T LIKE FREE STUFF? Jam Sessions – A directory of jam sessions across the US. Tunes to Learn for Jam Sessions – A long list of suggested repertoire. Practice Journal – A daily and weekly practice journal template. Poster – 10 ways to become a better musician. A free poster for your practice space. …
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