Basic Syllabus For Jazz Improvisation
Blog by Matt Hochmiller
“Here you will find more info about me, my musical background, and my teaching philosophies and practices. Articles are posted regularly on various topics, as I attempt to provide you, the prospective student (or parent/guardian thereof), with some insights about lessons with me. I hope you find the info and opinions here to be helpful.” -MH
Trumpet Success!
Musical Enjoyment
Extramusical Benefits Of Lessons
Just For Fun: Favorite Albums
Motivation To Practice
Motivation To Play
Students That Transfer From Other Teachers
My Experience With Church Music
What SHOULD Happen In Music Lessons?
Just For Fun: My "Top Three" Lists
30-Minute Lessons vs. 1-Hour Lessons
Fairness in Lesson Policies
Practice Assignments
Just for Fun: Some Performance Reviews
So You Want to Play in Your Church's Worship Band...
Thoughts on Practice Time
Instrument Requirements and Recommendations
Creativity in Lessons
Method Books and Materials
Ways of Learning Music: By Notation, By Ear, By Imitation
Adult Lessons
The Best Age to Begin Music Lessons
70 Benefits of Music Lessons