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  1. Marcus Roberts, lesson on the use of left & right hand in piano solos
    In this video lesson Marcus Roberts discusses different approaches to piano solos by using left and right hand in various ways... Read More
  2. The importance of Beat 2 and 4
    In this video Jim Ketch explains the importance of beat 2 and 4 for staying in the pocket... Read More
  3. Marcus Roberts, Lesson on piano solo techniques
    Marcus Roberts shows phrasing concepts and techniques in a piano solo... Read More
  4. Terell Stafford, wind instruments articulation in Jazz
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  5. Gerald Clayton, The importance of practicing with and without your instrument
    In this lesson, pianist Gerald Clayton discusses the importance of practicing without your instrument. If you're in the car listening to a recording, turn on that musicians ear to dissect what's happening.... Read More or Download the Video.
  6. Gerald Clayton, Creating a solo
    Gerald Clayton talks about musical expression being a synthesis of clarity and honesty, resulting from practice and singing what you play.... Read More or Download the Video.
  7. Gerald Clayton, Using rhythm for practicing improvisation
    Gerald Clayton explains and demonstrates the role of rhythm in improvisation.... Read More or Download the Video.
  8. Jim Ketch, Jazz as a professional career
    Jim Ketch talks about what it takes to become a professional musician.... Read More or Download the Video.
  9. Jim Ketch, Approaching a composition for the first time
    Jim Ketch talks about the first steps for learning a new tune.... Read More or Download the Video.
  10. Jim Ketch, Oliver Nelson compositional style of Stolen Moments
    Jim Ketch on Oliver Nelson's compositional style and "Stolen Moments."... Read More or Download the Video.
  11. Leon Anderson, Drummer's warmup
    Leon Anderson gives warm up exercises.... Read More or Download the Video.
  12. Leon Anderson, Traditional grip for drummers
    Leon Anderson explains the traditional grip.... Read More
  13. Ted Nash, Practicing scales using different musical elements
    Ted Nash uses the D melodic minor scale to demonstrate a technique for practicing patterns.... Read More or Download the Video.
  14. Ted Nash, Improvising a solo on a blues using 3rds
    Ted Nash explains and demonstrates improvisation exercises.... Read More or Download the Video.
  15. Ted Nash, Finding inspiration to practice
    Ted Nash shares his own experience about finding motivation.... Read More or Download the Video.
  16. Marcus Printup, Creating emotions with your instrument
    Marcus Printup uses "Happy Birthday" to demonstrate different ways to use your instrument to create emotion.... Read More or Download the Video.
  17. Marcus Printup, Putting your soul in your instrument
    Marcus Printup discusses techniques that will allow the student to be expressive.... Read More
  18. Marcus Printup, Practice routines you never miss
    Marcus Printup explains the importance of practicing long tones.... Read More or Download the Video.
  19. Rodney Jordan, Creating a solo
    Rodney Jordan discusses elements and tools needed to create a solo - from long notes and triads to gestures that will embellish the phrase.... Read More or Download the Video.
  20. Wycliffe Gordon, Practicing the Trombone
    Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon discusses the key elements of practicing the trombone: developing a routine, writing it down, focusing on technical exercises, and utilizing alternate positions to make phrasing more efficient. ... Read More or Download the Video.