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Introductions
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Members of the band |
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Clinic explanation |
Preparation
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Knowing your instrument (short solo piece: Peter on guitar) |
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Playing different styles (Swing, Funk, Samba: Leonard on Bass, Tony on drums) |
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Library of materials (Real books, Listening, How to Listen) |
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Reading ability (its importance) |
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Preparing for performances (Shows, Concerts, Clubs, Games, etc.) |
Learning Material
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Reading |
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Leadline: How close do you play to the written notes? |
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Chord progressions |
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Bassline |
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Performance demo song |
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Memorization |
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Listening within the band: How to stay out of the way of each other |
A Place to Start: The Blues
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Structure: Chords (Sam on Keyboards) |
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Groove: Feel (Leonard & Tony) |
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Melody: Head (Warren) |
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Soloing: Knowing Scales & Chords (Warren) |
Communications: Verbal & Non-verbal
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Signals: To the top (Warren) |
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Musical: Endings/Ends of solos (Peter) |
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Internal: Striving to listen |
Questions and Answers
Closing song
Sectional instruction
Critique of High School ensemble: Streetlife sits in with the school band