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Pianist Dave Brubeck has been lauded as one of the most influential jazz artists of the 1950s and 60s. As cool jazz began to reach its prime, Brubeck succeeded in finding an audience for his more complex music (both tonally and time signature-wise). Born in Concord, California, on December 6, 1920, David Warren Brubeck was …
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The skills necessary to become a successful musician go beyond just playing our instrument well. In addition to being a good musician, we need to have a good business sense, the ability to juggle a diverse range of tasks, and more. Once we start getting busy with gigs, the business aspects of music, and practice, …
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I began studying languages around the same time I began to study music, and they are similar in as many ways as they are different. The one way I’ve found that doing both has benefitted me the most, however, is in that I can take the study skills and habits I develop for one and …
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A while back I challenged myself to use Project365 to practice for an hour every day for an entire year. Although that’s really technically what we’re already supposed to be doing as musicians, there are times that we take a day or two off from practice. And as long as that day or two off …
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It’s time for our listening list for the month of June! It has been a while since our last update – we shared a playlist back in February – so we’re definitely overdue! Every few months we try to feature a few songs or albums that we’re listening to here at Teen Jazz. We’ll showcase …
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Today I’d like to share the most popular music advice articles and music business tips on Teen Jazz the past six months. We work hard to bring you the most relevant music advice and reviews and here are the ten articles that you liked best so far. 10 Popular Music Business Books // We try …
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Today I thought I’d do something a little different and open Teen Jazz up to you. Do you have an album out? If not, what about a single or an EP? So if you have an album or project out, feel free to tell us about it in the comments and share a link to …
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Music lessons from academies like the LVL Music Academy are completely different than anything you’ll get out of class at school. For one, the lessons (unless you take group lessons) are entirely focused on you, the learner. They are tailored to your specific level, you specific goals, and your specific struggles. Teachers in a classroom …
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On May 26, saxophonist Jessy J is releasing her first solo album, My One and Only One. Following on the heels of the success of her previous albums, Tequila Moon, True Love, Hot Sauce, and Second Chances, her new project may just be her best album yet. My One and Only One features the talents …
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One of the things that I’m often asked is, “How long do I need to practice my instrument?” Or, by parents, “How long should my child be practicing their instrument?” The answer may seem like it should be straight-forward, but it often isn’t. Consider the following: How long and how often you practice your instrument …
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