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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Autumn Leaves – Season to Taste
In 1974, around the time I met my wife Brenda, I felt the need to expand my musical knowledge. As a result, I began my piano studies with Boston-based jazz teacher extraordinaire Charlie Banacos. The focus of the lessons was … Continue reading →
When You Feel Good, Blame It on the Bossa Nova
As I’ve mentioned before, I had become an avid jazz fan just after my first GB gig (general business performance). When I played this gig, the focus was on providing dance music for the patrons. In addition to the ballroom … Continue reading →
Over the Rainbow – A Song That Goes from Generation to Generation
In order to help a person decide if taking piano lessons is right for him or her, I meet personally with the student (and parent in the case of a school age boy or girl). As part of this interview/consultation, … Continue reading →
Find Your Musical Voice – It Starts with Learning to Play the Music You Love
This week I’d like to take a break from my blog post series featuring jazz standards, mainly from the American Popular Songbook, and instead devote this edition to sharing a special video jazz performance. Sometimes in the course of teaching … Continue reading →
