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15 Mistakes Beginner Jazz Improvisers Make

October 16, 2019 By Forrest 25 minute read

Why is it that only a select few make huge leaps forward in the first couple years of practicing jazz, while most beginners get left in the dust? Do some just have more natural talent or better teachers? What sets these high-achieving beginners apart?? While talent and teachers can definitely ...Read More

6 Surprisingly Modern Solo Techniques from Louis Armstrong

October 8, 2019 By Eric 8 minute read

But for many musicians today, his music can seem old hat, antiquated, and even irrelevant – I mean what can you actually learn from a bunch of old recordings made before the advent of bebop, Kind of Blue, and all the of “modern” stuff we listen to today?? The surprising ...Read More

How to Play V7 to I like a Pro: 5 Techniques from the Masters

August 6, 2019 By Eric 7 minute read

Contrary to all the stories you hear or the pressure you might feel, you don’t have to conquer huge goals or create drastic change within the space of a thirty minute practice session. In fact, approaching music with this expectation can be discouraging and even counter-productive! However, to start making ...Read More

Why Perfection is The Enemy of Jazz

July 16, 2019 By Forrest 9 minute read

Playing jazz is one of the most individual pursuits that you could possibly embark on…I mean, just think about it…Charlie Parker, Monk, Trane, Oscar Peterson, all the way up to Kenny Garret, or Roy Hargrove…every single one is so unique, so original, so themselves. Yet often the way we’re taught ...Read More

4 Things To Practice This Summer That’ll ACTUALLY Improve Your S …

July 9, 2019 By Eric 11 minute read

As an improviser this time can be pivotal in your musical development…if you focus on the right stuff. However, when most players think about heading into the practice room over the summer, they inevitably get lured into big projects – tackling long lists of jazz standards, trying to transcribe a ...Read More

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Forrest Wernick
Forrest Wernick

From the Bay Area, he's lived throughout the country in California, Colorado, and New York, learning and playing music. He's studied extensively with Rich Perry, Mulgrew Miller, and a whole lot of other amazing musicians. When he's not playing saxophone, you can find him traveling, writing, trail running, and training in Muay Thai.

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Eric O'Donnell
Eric O'donnell

Originally from Northeast Ohio, he moved to New York/New Jersey to go to graduate school. He's studied with greats such as Bill Mobley, Mulgrew Miller, Ingrid Jensen, and many more. In his free time he's usually working out, reading, or training for a marathon.

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