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Feb21

Play Freedom: Jazz Improvisation for Everyone

Thursday, February 21, 2019 @ 12:00AMThu, Feb 21, 2019 @ 12:00AM

NJMEA Conference, East Brunswick Hilton, New Brunswick, NJ

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Jan16

No Rules, No Fear Jazz In-Service Clinic

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 @ 12:00AMWed, Jan 16, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Governor Livingston HS, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Aug12

No Rules, No Fear Jazz

Sunday, August 12, 2018 @ 12:00AMSun, Aug 12, 2018 @ 12:00AM

NYSSMA Summer Music Conference, Albany Hilton Hotel, 40 Lodge St., Albany, NY

I'll be giving my talk: "No Rules, No Fear Jazz" at theĀ  2018 New York State Summer Music Conference! Back home in Albany, NY!

Come say hi! Hope to see you there!

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Hi,

Welcome to my website! This is where I'll share ideas about teaching and playing jazz through the philosophy of "No rules, no fear."

When I talk to my fellow music educators, I ask the following questions:

  • What rules about jazz are you looking for permission to break?
  • What rules must we keep for it to still be considered jazz?
  • What is your biggest fear about teaching jazz?
  • What is your biggest fear about playing jazz yourself?

This website grew out of those conversations. I don't claim to have all the answers, but I can share some of my story and some ideas that have helped me navigate those rules and overcome some of the fears.

If you want to be part of the conversation, go to our "Contact" page and let us know your thoughts.