Are you passionate about jazz music and eager to enhance your improvisation skills? Look no further! Renowned professional saxophonist Ryan Devlin is hosting an exclusive masterclass at Paige’s Music on July 23rd, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event promises to be a transformative experience for musicians of all ages and skill levels.
We are so excited to be sponsoring the 3rd Annual Indy Trumpet Day put together by Kent Hickey on Saturday, June 22nd! Over the past 3 years we have seen this event grow into a must attend for area trumpet players of all levels. This year, we will be sponsoring Jason Bergman as one of the guest artists! Dr. Bergman serves on faculty as an Associate Professor of Music in Trumpet at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and has served on faculty at the University of North Texas, Brigham Young University, and University of Southern Mississippi. He has also served as President of the International Trumpet Guild and performed throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and China. Dr. Bergman is a Yamaha Performing Artist and plays exclusively Yamaha trumpets. The day will also feature guest artist Dr. Ansyn Banks who is the Professor of Jazz Trumpet at the University of Louisville! You will not want to miss his clinic! Other contributing artists include Indianapolis’ own Allen Miller who is Acting Assistant Principal Trumpet for the Indianapolis Symphony and teaches at Butler University. Allen is one of the premier trumpeters in Indiana and one of the best educators in
First off, thank you all that came out to “It’s Electric” with Dr. Melissa Keeling on Thursday April 11th! We had a great time with Melissa showing off Trevor James low flutes, so I feel that this is the perfect time to write in more detail some of the GREAT features of Trevor James Flutes (also check out our YouTube videos on this subject!). Below are some details from our videos on the featured TJ Flutes: Voce Headjoint Series Flutes: I had the opportunity to try out both the Chanson and Virtuoso models, and I absolutely love them! Both of these would be great for the advancing player ready to step up their game on their flute playing skills. The Voce headjoint on each of these is made up of solid 958 silver.
Whether you’re taking saxophone lessons, looking to improve your skills, or simply want to immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of this versatile instrument, our guide is your gateway to understanding and appreciating its profound legacy. Dive into the lives of iconic saxophonists and explore essential tracks that have shaped the world of music.
Adam Larson RETURNS to Paige’s Music on November 9th! This is going to be a clinic you won’t want to miss! I have been listening to Adam for a long time and he is one of the most technically proficient saxophonists I have ever heard.
I am excited to announce that Sean Imboden will be giving a master class here at Paige’s Music on February 25thfrom 5-6:30pm. I have known Sean for quite some time now and I can say that he is truly one if Indiana’s finest saxophonists on the scene. On top of being a phenomenal musician, he is a wonderful teacher that cares about each and every student he has. In the masterclass Sean will be talking about the 12 bar blues form/changes and the various ways you can go about improvising over the 12 bar blues changes. This will be a great masterclass for people of all skill levels and instruments. There are so many applications for the blues and what better way to learn about it than from one of Indiana’s finest. I am very excited for this master class, so don’t miss it! Mark your calendars! REGISTER FOR THE CLINIC Here is a little more information about Sean Imboden: Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist and composer. Sean toured internationally for many years with various Broadway productions, and as a featured soloist with Blast II. He has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and
I am excited to announce that Sean Imboden will be giving a master class here at Paige’s Music on November 19thfrom 5-6:30pm. I have known Sean for quite some time now and I can say that he is truly one if Indiana’s finest saxophonists on the scene. On top of being a phenomenal musician, he is a wonderful teacher that cares about each and every student he has. In the masterclass Sean will be talking about the 12 bar blues form/changes and the various ways you can go about improvising over the 12 bar blues changes. This will be a great masterclass for people of all skill levels and instruments. There are so many applications for the blues and what better way to learn about it than from one of Indiana’s finest. I am very excited for this master class, so don’t miss it! Mark your calendars! REGISTER FOR THE CLINIC Here is a little more information about Sean Imboden: Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist and composer. Sean toured internationally for many years with various Broadway productions, and as a featured soloist with Blast II. He has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and
Are you a jazz musician who has ever wanted to play alongside, and learn from, some of the greats? Or do you just have a passing interest in how jazz music works? If you’re either of these, or anything in between, you definitely won’t want to miss our clinic on Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m., where we welcome two stellar jazz performers and educators, Mark Buselli and Freddie Mendoza!
Mark your calendars for September 10th at 5:00 P.M! Paige’s Music will be hosting Dr. Shawn Royer for an in-store jazz clinic Playin’ Changes with Dr. Shawn Royer. If you are new to jazz or need a little guidance on what to practice, this is going to the clinic for you. Dr. Royer is going to focus on how to follow chord changes for jazz improvisation. This is a valuable skill to have as a musician, especially in a jazz setting. Get Tickets to the Jazz Clinic She will also be available for one-on-one mouthpiece testing for both saxophone and clarinet. Limited appointments are available during store hours on 9/10/22. Use the link below to schedule an appointment. Schedule a Mouthpiece Testing Appointment with Dr. Royer About Dr. Royer Musician, educator, and clinician, Dr. Shawn Royer, is Chair of the Department of Music and an Assistant Professor of Music at Marian University where she also directs the jazz ensemble, teaches clarinet and saxophone, is a University Supervisor, and works with pre-service educators in music. Dr. Royer is as a Yamaha Performing Artist and Vandoren Artist Clinician. Shawn holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a concentration in
We are excited to announce that Jeff Coffin will be here at Paige’s Music on March 31st. Jeff will be giving a saxophone clinic and we encourage you to bring your instrument for the event! Please follow this link to reserve a seat. Due to the size of our retail showroom, we only have room for 100 people for the clinic.
Music has a mysterious power. In his TedTalk, Stephon Alexander explores the parallel between jazz music and the functioning of our universe. Stephon’s journey in becoming a physicist started in high school when he encountered a teacher who believed in his potential and introduced him to the magic of jazz while fostering a connection between John Coltrane and Albert Einstein. The narrative takes us to the present day with the world of physics attempting to understand the origin of the universe, which may in fact have its own parallel to a jazz improvisation. In closing, Stephon challenges us to live a life of improvisation. Stephon Alexander is the EE Just Professor at Dartmouth College of Natural Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, focusing on theoretical cosmology, quantum gravity and particle physics, and a National Geographic Emerging Explorer. Stephon studied at Brown University and conducted postodoctoral research at Imperial College, London and at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory. He also plays jazz saxophone and sees improvisation as an extension of his scholarship. Stephon is the current President of the National Society of Black Physicists. Interested in more of Dr. Alexander’s work? He recently appeared on The Portal podcast discussing jazz, theoretical physics, politics,
I’ve got some news for everyone: I am a trumpet junkie. I have always been fascinated by different brands and models and have even experienced many cases of FOMO (fear of missing out) when it comes to my equipment. I’ve taught several students and have had to have this conversation many times and have even asked for personal recommendations. Today is just a quick look at what instruments you should purchase and when, depending upon your musical path. While it is super difficult to give a recommendation without hearing people play or know what their interests are, I will give some fairly general model recommendations from the “Big Three” brands of trumpets along with a few special suggestions when needed. Today we will discuss instruments needed for those who want to primarily be Jazz/Commercial players and they will be in order of importance. (Your timeline may vary. Please consult your teacher/professor on when it is appropriate to purchase these instruments)
With the holiday season upon us, I’d like to give you some listening suggestions for some incredible Christmas music that heavily features trombones. Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite On this timeless classic, Duke Ellington took favorites from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet and adapted them for jazz orchestra. This is album is one of the all-time great jazz records that shows Ellington’s genius in transforming music that we’ve all heard time and time again into something both familiar and completely unique.
Tommy Dorsey November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956 Throughout his 35 years career as a professional trombonist and bandleader, Tommy Dorsey established himself as one of the most popular musicians of his era. It’s often forgotten that the musicians we study now were the elite popular musicians of their time. During the 1930s and 1940s Dorsey had 286 Billboard chart hits, including 17 number one singles. In addition to his commercial success, Dorsey’s signature style has been adopted by generations of musicians. His slide vibrato, phrasing, and fluidity have inspired countless trombonists, and Frank Sinatra cited Dorsey as one of his primary influences. Sinatra was a member of the Tommy Dorsey orchestra from 1940-1942, and he can be heard on 80 records with the band. In the classical realm, Dorsey’s playing has been attributed as one of the primary inspirations for Henri Tomasi’s “Concerto for Trombone.” For more information about Dorsey please visit https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tommy-dorsey-mn0000934072/biography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmb_ae35QWU
Richard Dole is an active tenor/bass trombonist and educator in Indianapolis and the surrounding region. He has toured or performed with Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Steve Lawrence/Edie Gormé, Barry Manilow, the Hollywood Concert Orchestra China tour, and in 2008 traveled with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra to Egypt for a US State Department Tour. Whew! This makes him a perfect candidate for teaching a masterclass on how to navigate a career as a freelance musician.
Last week we featured the Limited Edition “Kangakki” Xeno Trumpet. This week we are taking a look at another new offering in the Yamaha trumpet line-up, the second-generation Bobby Shew Signature Trumpet, YTR8310ZII. The Z model trumpets, released in 2004 and developed in cooperation with world-famous trumpet player Bobby Shew, have been Yamaha’s top jazz trumpet model. This newly revised model introduces the latest Yamaha structural technology and other features refined through tireless evaluations by Bobby and the Yamaha Research & Development team. The new 8310ZII has been refined to give players a more flexible instrument to meet the changing needs of modern trumpet players. From solo performance to lead in a big-band, this extraordinary instrument delivers brilliant tone and great power with a solid tonal core for all types of commercial trumpet playing with particular improvement of support for upper-register playing. From the Yamaha website: “The original Custom Z was born of Yamaha’s long and close partnership with legendary trumpet player Bobby Shew. In 2018, Yamaha and Bobby collaborated to create a second-generation YTR-8310ZII that further refines the brilliant tone and well-balanced playing resistance that contemporary styles demand. Bobby needed one versatile, efficient instrument that can wail out
The YSL-891Z is a professional level jazz trombone that was developed with Wycliffe Gordon and Andy Martin. It features a .508 yellow brass slide with an 8 inch yellow brass bell. The YSL-891Z plays very evenly throughout its range, and it offers adaptability in sound and response with its two interchangeable leadpipes. When compared to similarly sized instruments on the market (e.g. King 3B) the YSL-891Z feels and plays a bit lighter. In addition to being an excellent instrument the YSL-891Z has a sleek, durable, and functional case. When comparing the YSL-891Z to my vintage King 3B the instrument is lighter and more nimble. The YSL-891Z fits nicely in between the sounds of a Bach 16M and a King 3B. To my ear it offers slightly more projection than the Bach, and it feels a bit more agile than a King.
