Sample Lesson Plans

Jazz improvisation: The Lou Donaldson Sax Challenge!

This is a lesson for all instruments that gives concrete steps to the assimilation of Jazz language and makes the process an "ear first" challenge. The goal is to teach students to internalize, imitate and innovate using acquired vocabulary from transcription. 

Teaching Composition With Shadow Puppetry

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Creative insight through Conduction and Improvisation Games for ensembles of all sizes

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