Jack Roben - Riff Power

In this iJazzEd Podcast we hear from guest instructor, EW Alumnus and University of Tennessee Guitar Professor Jack Roben. Jack talks about the importance of practicing your groove by focusing on Riffs.  Also some quality demonstration of metronome use.

Take a listen.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nFx-3mfvcYo15sHWnnkrOD8-mO2oMhwf/view?usp=sharing

5:30 - the nugget

Resources referred to during this conversation.

https://www.jackrobenmusic.com/

Pat Metheny Live - Question and Answer with Larry Grenadier and Bill Stewart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRKUn6KnQ60

Eddie Harris - Freedom Jazz Dance (Notice Cedar Walton's Comping)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNC4DDY5QU

Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith - Blues Bash 1963
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reFNZSZMYPU

Jimmy Smith - All About My Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMAw2gAzlY

Chick Corea Musician Academy on FB
https://www.facebook.com/chickcorea/videos/1103511650033232/

Peter Bernstein study group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1841344596132743/

COVID Concerts from my Deck

Nice article in the Everett Herald about the weekly sessions I've been hosting on my deck in Everett. 

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/its-a-musical-night-in-this-neighborhood-thanks-to-teacher/?fbclid=IwAR0DWdGh04VqiOMk1w6rFSNo-UDTxJsMZtWiWMoL5azGqsz38ynxDltUMCw

Senior Testimonials 2020

Thanks to senior Brandon Z for pulling this tribute video together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0i5uaG8qBc&feature=youtu.be

Inspiring words for current and future band members.