Education News

Is a Music Industry MBA Right for You?

Source: HypeBot
January 28, 2012

The Henley School of Business in Reading, England has announced an MBA focused on the music industry. However, given its corporate focus and the fact that MBA's often move between industries, it is clearly not a program that would suit all with music business aspirations. For some, pursuing a more general MBA while focusing their papers and internships on the industry will suffice.  For others, an undergrad degree in computer science might be the way to go.  Given the currently ...

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JazzHeaven.com Launches with Jazz Instructional Videos and Interviews with the Greats

Source: Falk Willis
January 27, 2012

JazzHeaven.com is proud to announce the launch of its website which features jazz instructional videos and interviews with many of the greatest jazz musicians ranging from saxophone icon Lee Konitz to new jazz drumming star Eric Harland. JazzHeaven.com Founder and CEO Falk Willis had been a professional jazz drummer himself for 14 years, playing with the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner and Kenny Wheeler, as well as running his own businesses for ten years. The idea for JazzHeaven.com was ...

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New Musican Revenue Stream: Teach Music Online

Source: HypeBot
January 24, 2012

Many musicians have made their bread and butter by teaching in order to support their music-making and performing habit. Teaching is not for everyone, particularly those who are rude, stressed, unfriendly, unhelpful or not very good at what they do. However, if you are an established teacher serving a local clientele or a musician who enjoys helping beginners learn something new, then considering online teaching as a flexible way of earning additional funds might be for you. When a trend ...

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Spring/Summer 2012 Music-Making Opportunities at the Jazz Academy

Source: Michael Ricci
January 23, 2012

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) offers a stellar line-up of music making opportunities to engage all ages and interests with ongoing classes, camps and workshops at the Jazz Academy community instructional space in the Lincoln Theatre complex. With nearly 5,000 square feet, the Jazz Academy is a premier facility for multi-generational and recreational music making, ensemble playing, after-school programs, technology instruction and lectures with world-class musicians. Spring classes are now open for registration including Trumpet, Trombone & Saxophone ...

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DC Jazz Festival Receives NEA Jazz Masters Live Grant

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 23, 2012

The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) today announced that it has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters Live grant for the fifth year. The DCJF was one of 12 non-profits selected to receive a total of $135,000 in funding.

NEA Jazz Masters Live grants help bring legendary musicians, writers, producers and scholars to communities across the nation. The DCJF employs the grant to pay homage to NEA Jazz Masters with tribute concerts at its annual festival ...

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Berklee Professor Fred Lipsius Helps Musicians Become Great Improvisers With Online Video Training

Source: John Pritchard
January 20, 2012

Get More Creative! Be A Better Soloist! Berklee Professor Fred Lipsius Uses Online Video to Teach Students and Professionals Alike How To Be Great Improvisers: Freddy's Guide to Creative Improvisation. The Online Training also includes a 188pg PDF of the Printed Book. “Freddy's Guide To Creative Improvisation is an original and exciting method for teaching what is almost unteachable: the art of improvisation. A well thought-out and balanced approach." — Adam Holzman, keyboardist for Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Grover Washington ...

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George Clinton Meets Berklee College of Music 2/13-16

Source: JamBase
January 14, 2012

FUNK LEGEND TO BE HONORED AT BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC Berklee College of Music has announced that Funk legend George Clinton will head to the venerated school to teach a four-day residency, perform a concert, and accept an honorary degree. At the concert, which is set to take place February 16, Clinton will be presented with an honorary doctor of music degree in recognition of his significant and critical contribution to the musical and cultural landscape. With performances of stone ...

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Brazilian Educators Teach Samba and Bossa Nova Grooves on January 21 in Rockville (MD)

Source: The Phillips Agency
January 9, 2012

Americans have had a love affair with Brazilian music since the 1962 release of the mega hit album, Jazz Samba featuring Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd. With their fabulous melodies, harmonies and rhythms, the captivating sounds of Brazil continue to roll in on our shores. On Saturday, January 21, an inDepth jazz Clinic and Concert in Rockville, Maryland will give music lovers a chance to dig into this compelling sound. Both musicians and jazz fans will have opportunities to hear ...

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