A leading provider of adult piano lessons, London Piano Institute answers questions regarding practice and offers practical information for adult learners. Q: How does someone learn music? London Piano Institute: Practice and understanding is the key to learning any instrument. In order to become proficient in piano, one must know the relationship between scales, chords … [Read more...]
Basics of Jazz Music Composition from Tom Patterson of Round Rock
Tom Patterson of the Round Rock school district commented recently on jazz music composition. The Band Director at Deerpark, Round Rock’s Tom Patterson said skilled musicians compose jazz with pronounced writing ability. According to Tom Patterson of Round Rock, an inspired jazz composer can create timeless, memorable tunes. In fact, continued Tom Patterson of Round Rock, jazz … [Read more...]
Round Rock Band Director Tom Patterson Discusses the Rich Tradition of Blues, Jazz, and Rock 'n' Roll
Tom Patterson is a band director from the Round Rock school district who writes and teaches about music history. One particular area of interest for band director Tom Patterson is blues music and its relationship to jazz and rock 'n' roll. Tom Patterson recently explained the direct musical lineage from blues to jazz to rock 'n' roll. Although they all exist together, said … [Read more...]