Performing at The Hi Hat
It is always a thrill when modern rock bands incorporate saxophones and jazz influences into their music. I got the opportunity to...
Jazz at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach
Here is a great picture of Bud Shank playing flute next to a beautiful sail boat. Bud Shank is one of my favorite musicians! He was a...
South Bay Summer Concerts
Here is a list of great Summer Concerts in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, and more. Go check them out...
Practice Quotes
Here are a few great quotes from famous and historic musicians “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is practice!” -...
Volume Control
Don't turn up your volume on those in-ear headphones too much because they will wreck your hearing in the long run! Learn to play piano...
Recording on Vintage Microphones
Yesterday I got the privilege to record at Jazz Cats Studio in Long Beach CA. This is my second time recording there and I am constantly...
Saxophone Health
Always wash out your mouthpiece if you've been sick. The flu season this year has been really bad and lots of students and professionals...
Guitar Finger Tips
Always use your fingertips when pressing the strings! Sometimes new guitar students play with flat fingers which doesn't produce the...
Reed Positioning
Always make sure your reed is in exactly the same place every time you put it on the mouthpiece. Also check that your ligature (the...
Flute Intonation
Flute students... make sure you are in tune by rolling in or out of the lip plate. Rolling towards you makes the pitch flat and rolling...
