Is New Automatically Good?
We are obsessed with the “new.” Anything which appears to be new is given immediate value and becomes the next obsession. But is it...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20191 min
Originality. What is It and What Makes it Valuable?
If someone builds a structure out of blocks and another person comes over and knocks it down it will fall into a unique pile of blocks....
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20191 min
What is Jazz?
Beauty from ugly. The unintended convergence of African and Western culture expressed through music. Truly American. By the people, for...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20192 min
What is the Value of Art in Society?
Art has the power to change the world for the better. It should be as important as reading or writing in society. It has always served to...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20192 min
Jazz Music is an Interactive Experience
Jazz (and really all music) should be an interactive experience. The exchange of emotions between the audience and ensemble is crucial to...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20191 min
He (or She) is so Talented – True or False?
People often say when they hear music they like “Oh you are so talented” or “I could never do that, I have no talent.” Do you need talent...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20191 min
Two Approaches – Modal vs. Tonal. Which is the Right One?
The answer is…it depends on the song. In many cases, improvisation over tonal harmony (that is the movement through and definition of...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20192 min
Organize Your Practice to Achieve Success
Many people practice every day. But some improve more than others. Why? Its no secret really. Regardless of how much so called “talent”...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20191 min
Improvising Melodies within the Parameters of Tonal Harmony and Form
There are many books and different approaches to “playing jazz” but when you boil it down what you are trying to do is improvise melodies...
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Dave Glasser
Apr 25, 20192 min
Become a Master Jazz Musician – Three Areas of Study
1) Master your instrument The instrument must become a part of your body, like your voice. You must have the ability to play what you are...
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