Kollel low register needs more work (trill exercise and chromatic), C / G/ F major scales in thirds, vibrato/growling work jonathan Etude 4 slurred and tongued (at given tempos), front F fingering altissimo pathway, ballad for trane (start with embellishing melody) noah no show
Kollel continue sound work (Descending Chromatic exercise), three scales for the blues (both the scales individually and over the form) and outlining F to E when G7 changes to C7, take an idea into all 3 scales Jonathan altissimo work (F# and G), Incorporating musical marking knowledge into studies (#4 for next week) Noah octave exercise, chromatic scale (full range), [...]
Kollel continue sound work (Overtone exercise - matching pitch/resonance), three scales for the blues (both the scales individually and over the form), take an idea into all 3 scales Jonathan Sound exercises (everything at a quieter dynamic), altissimo work (F#), C blues Noah octave exercise, scale sup the octave (F, Eb, D), Funky town
Kollel continue overtone practice (now that we have the pitch, aim to loosen embouchure to open up sound), low Bb (more work on getting this note speak, approach from above by a Bb major scale or by working down chromatically), Blues scale/blowing (keep experimenting with ideas/shapes that you enjoy and sound melodic to your ear). Approx 30 min a day [...]
Hello Everybody! We are days away from our Summer lesson schedule beginning! Your lessons begin on or after Tuesday, July 6th. Be sure you know what digital (Zoom) studio you are in! The summer studio schedule is: Access the online version of this schedule here, and use password ZoomZoomZoom to access the page. Our reminder emails now contain a live link [...]
Hello Everybody! Unfortunately we weren't able to get enough interest to run Music Together classes this summer. If you had indicated your interest hopefully you've heard from us individually by now about this. If not, we are calling you soon. What happens now? There is a small chance we will run one class at one location, but we'll reach out [...]
Hello Everybody! Here are the scheduled make-ups for our June, which runs the 24th to the 30th, inclusive. Remember, there are no regularly scheduled lessons during this time, with Summer schedules beginning July 6th. As always, you must call the office to confirm your lesson time at 416-651-7529. Remember that we are still running a little light on staffing due [...]
Hello Everybody! This is an update to let you know about important goings on at ABC. 100% of our Active teachers have now had a first shot, and 6% have had a second. We are increasingly confident that we will be able to deploy our Re-Start Plan in October. More Good News - FREE Summer Bonus! This summer we are [...]
Hello Everybody! This is a brief reminder about what the long weekend schedule looks like. Saturday - YES, there will be lessons Sunday - YES, there will be lessons Monday - NO Lessons Please take note. Thank you!
Hello Everybody, This is a reminder that there are no classes this Victoria Day weekend from May 22-24th, inclusive. We encourage you to still 'do' a class by replaying one of the previous weeks' classes using the parent portal. This is a great opportunity to 'visit' with another teacher, too! If you are happy of the break but still want [...]