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Lessons Learned

  • Small Band Ideals for Leading Big Bands

    Christian Wissmuller | October 26, 2021by Matthew Steckler, Ph.D.   In my teaching practice overall, I have alluded to the following five core learning values: whole-body, social,  personalized, language-based, and creative. I espouse these same values when it comes to the details of leading a  big band program. An example of whole-body learning in this context might involve harnessing the […] Read More...
  • Teaching Activism Through Jazz

    Jazzed Magazine | March 18, 2021ll White musicians who make a living playing Black music have a moral obligation to speak about racial injustice… Read More...
  • The Art of Jazz Festival Programming

    Jazzed Magazine | November 30, 2020The success or failure of your students’ jazz festival performances, experience and fate might be determined before a note is taught or performed. Read More...
  • Engaging the Big Band

    Jazzed Magazine | March 18, 2020Some rehearsal techniques that create a more student-centered rehearsal environment that increases student engagement. Read More...
  • How to Make a Good Band Better

    Jazzed Magazine | February 17, 2020Teachers need to have some specific skills in order to be effective as a conductor of a jazz ensemble. Read More...
  • The Opening Session

    Jazzed Magazine | August 28, 2019What is jazz? Read More...
  • Creating Visionary Youth

    Jazzed Magazine | December 20, 2018Large Ensemble Improvisation and the Young Musicians of the Visionary Youth Orchestra Read More...
  • Building a Lasting Lineage Through Mentorship

    Jazzed Magazine | November 16, 2018A look at developing student-teacher and peer relationships that truly hold lasting meaning and significance. Read More...
  • Blending Genres

    Jazzed Magazine | March 21, 2018James Carter Collaborates with the Eastman School of Music. Read More...
  • Teaching Jazz Through the Big Band

    Jazzed Magazine | November 30, 2017To some, the title of this article may appear redundant. What is being taught through school big bands if not jazz? Read More...
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