A long and in-depth discussion with Jazz Pedagogue and author, Bert Ligon, who is the professor of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina. Topics: Learning to improvise. The importance of early childhood music. Guitar methodology. Plenty more to boot. See Bert's website in the show notes below.
https://www.bertligonmusic.com
https://www.bertligonmusic.com/jazz-books-by-bert-ligon
Note: Zappa studied "The Complete Works of Edgard Varése" as a teen.
Contact us:
teachmusictokids@gmail.com
Hosts:
Eric Rasmussen, PhD in Music Education, Temple University. Three-year student of Dr. Edwin Gordon.
Chair, Early Childhood Music, Peabody Preparatory, Johns Hopkins University
Author of Dr. Eric's Book of Songs and Chants including Harmonic Learning Sequence. - https://teachmusictokids.com
Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator, intellectual - https://www.beautaillefer.ca