Teaching and Learning Jazz
Richie Beirach
For the first time, renown player and educator Richie Beirach puts in print his five decade long experiences as both a student and instructor of jazz.
Performer, author, and teacher, Michael Lake, collaborates with Richie to produce this honest no-holds bared examination of how jazz is taught and learned.
Discover the 100-year evolution of jazz education, the makings for an effective teacher, the realities of a university education and how best to choose the right school, the mindset and technologies available to elevate musicians in their pursuit of jazz, the psychological process of learning a complex skill like music, and the future these two passionate jazz advocates see for this music.
“Richie’s thoughts within this book are as tight as usual. He positions himself in a way that could be construed as argumentative on several subjects but always thought-out and logical (as he is musically as well.)
The mentors description with Richie as the centerpiece are historical in their implications considering the learning on the job atmosphere that our generation reveled in.
Richie discusses the workings of the present situation in higher learning and future remedies that could be applied. The book is strongly optimistic and will inspire readers to think deeply about the legacy of jazz education.”
Dave Liebman
Jazz Performer and Educator
“Teaching and Learning Jazz is the most important book on jazz education I have ever read, and possibly ever written!”
Justin DiCioccio
Associate Dean/Chair Emeritus, Jazz Arts Program, Manhattan School of Music
Duration - 3h 17m.
Author - Richie Beirach.
Narrator - Michael Lake.
Published Date - Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
For the first time, renown player and educator Richie Beirach puts in print his five decade long experiences as both a student and instructor of jazz. Performer, author, and teacher, Michael Lake, collaborates with Richie to produce this honest no-holds bared examination of how jazz is taught and learned. Discover the 100-year evolution of jazz education, the makings for an effective teacher, the realities of a university education and how best to choose the right school, the mindset and technologies available to elevate musicians in their pursuit of jazz, the psychological process of learning a complex skill like music, and the future these two passionate jazz advocates see for this music. “Richie’s thoughts within this book are as tight as usual. He positions himself in a way that could be construed as argumentative on several subjects but always thought-out and logical (as he is musically as well.) The mentors description with Richie as the centerpiece are historical in their implications considering the learning on the job atmosphere that our generation reveled in. Richie discusses the workings of the present situation in higher learning and future remedies that could be applied. The book is strongly optimistic and will inspire readers to think deeply about the legacy of jazz education.” Dave Liebman Jazz Performer and Educator “Teaching and Learning Jazz is the most important book on jazz education I have ever read, and possibly ever written!” Justin DiCioccio Associate Dean/Chair Emeritus, Jazz Arts Program, Manhattan School of Music Duration - 3h 17m. Author - Richie Beirach. Narrator - Michael Lake. Published Date - Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Dedications
Duration:00:00:40
Introduction by Richie Beirach
Duration:00:03:27
Introduction by Michael Lake
Duration:00:08:17
Lessons From the Masters
Duration:00:21:52
The Master-Apprentice Method of Learning
Duration:00:18:56
The Four Levels of Competence
Duration:00:07:40
Of Teachers and Schools
Duration:00:32:42
Personal Growth and Technology Skills
Duration:00:23:32
What the Movie Whiplash Got Horribly Wrong About Jazz Education
Duration:00:10:27
A Conversation About Learning Jazz
Duration:00:22:24
Is Jazz in Danger of Becoming a Caricature of Itself?
Duration:00:30:07
A Reflection and a Lesson in Jazz Interaction
Duration:00:16:16
Wishing You Well on Your Journey
Duration:00:00:35
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:14