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Hi Zachary! Here's a review of the past lesson (April 20) and what to practice for the next lesson...

What we covered:

Below are some of the things we discussed:

1) Theory/Glossary:

  • No new terms this week.

What to practice:

1) Technique:

  • Expanding Long Tones
  • Chromatics (use your metronome)
  • Major Scales (lightly tongue all notes, use your metronome):
2) Method:

  • None at this time.
3) Repertoire/Composition:

  • Now's The Time: Use your play-a-long; get that melody down. :)
  • Swingin' On Elkins:
    • Play more lightly on the classical part, but cleanly and accurately
    • Use your play-a-longs
    • Improv: light tongue (no slurring)
    • Run your G blues scale more
    • 1st chorus, more sustained notes
    • Back off the dynamics a bit; play more lightly
4) Listening:

  • None at this time.
5) Internet:

  • None at this time.
See you at your next lesson!   :)








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