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Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Teen Jazz Radio for 2014! We’re now almost into July which is just crazy, it’s probably just me, but I feel like this summer is just flying by. For those of you new to this series, I’m Shannon Kennedy, your host and I’d like to thank you …
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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 podcast. Today on the show I’m …
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The following is a guest post by Rheuben Allen. Hi everyone, this is Rheuben. I’d like to talk to you very briefly about the difference between a tenor saxophone that has a F# and one that does not have a high F#. Many people believe that the tenor without the high F# key responds better. …
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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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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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The Blues scale is, I feel, one of my most important scales to learn as it can be used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music such as: Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Latin, Gospel, New Age, Reggae, Calypso. The Blues Scale Learning the blues scale is a great way to start your …
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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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Introduction Diatonic chords are chords that naturally occur within a key. They contain only the notes found in the scale or key that you’re working in. There are seven diatonic chords in every key with each chord built from one of the 7 notes in the scale. Download the PDF Exercise Sheet in C Major …
Well, I’ve done it. The worst point of my Project 365 project is here. I knew this was inevitable, but I still dreaded the moment it would arrive. Getting started and reinforcing a daily practice habit was nothing compared to the stage I’m at now. And it’s probably the most frustrating part of any craft. …
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