Nowadays, we are in a constant company of our smart phones, laptops, computers and gadgets. We do driving, running, eating and even going to the bathroom hooked to the internet. Playing music is not an exception to this reality. I notice students, staff and faculty with their phones on their hand or pockets and truly…
What makes a good player a PRO player? – by: Elias Tona Not everybody that study online or take our 1:1 private lessons at PLAYERS School of Music Online is ready to “make it”. That is why they come to us, looking for a good place in music education. Each one of the players that…
Hi everybody! Here is the second series of exercises in Jazz Minor. We are going to explore Jazz Minor diatonic circle of 5ths. Our first exercise is in root to second inversion. The exercise will go for two octaves. This will allow us to explore both chord positions for each chord. This is a good…
Today’s PLAYER’S Player is the extremely great Japanese guitarist Kazumi Watanabe. Kazumi Watanabe Kazumi Watanabe (Guitarist – Composer – Producer) Kazumi Watanabe lives up to his name as the Japan’s world-class, top jazz guitarist. His quick tempo weaves fascinating ad libs and affluent melodies; he has been noted for elaborately combining various performing techniques and…
Matt Bokulic, Musical Director of The Players School of Music left a great legacy and more than 4K graduates. When we opened the doors almost 30 years ago, Matt came over and asked if he could teach for us Piano, Harmony & Ear Training Courses. Thirty years later, Matt’s lectures may be the most popular…
BY: Vicky Fulop B. Glad you are here! Six important reasons for a musician to attend PLAYERS School of Music ONLINE that make sense to me are noted below. I hope this guide to continue your growth as a musician. Our online school os not the only map to follow but it is a pretty…
Learning how to interpret in an inhabit musical environment illuminates the interpretation and it was the basis for Larry’s approach to soloing. Larry helped students for 22 years at the PLAYERS School of Music Master Class Series to reveal the depth of emotional meaning and importance of the piece of music. Furthermore, Larry encouraged students to commit fully to their…
Interview for PLAYERS School of Music EM: I am Eduardo Marturet, Music Director of the Miami Symphony Orchestra. We have this amazing new work for Double Bass and Orchestra called “Love and Betrayal”, and the story begins with Mauricio Rodríguez, the composer, who is here with us and Luis Gómez-Imbert, one of the soloist in…
