Frank Sikora’s Jazz Harmony: The Best-Selling Practical Approach to Jazz Now Available in English

“There is no truth in theory – only in music!” Frank Sikora That's Frank Sikora's creed. Frank Sikora is also in charge of the theory department and the Master’s program in Jazz Composition & Arrangement at the University of the Arts Bern and is the author of a best-selling and widely acclaimed jazz theory book,... Continue Reading →

Transcribing Keith Jarrett’s “A Melody at Night, with You”

The 1999 recording The Melody at Night, with You is one of Keith Jarrett's most popular records. Originally created as a gift to his wife, his versions of songs from the Great American Songbook plus the traditional "Shenandoah" are permeated by a special atmosphere that makes the recording one of his most personal audio documents.... Continue Reading →

Artist Interview – Hans-Gunter Heumann (The Classical Piano Method)

By Brendan Lai-Tong If you're a music teacher, it's likely that you are on the lookout for the something new to help teach your students more effectively. Whether this is new repertoire, etudes, or method books, it's always nice to branch out to see what else is out there. You'll never know when  something new... Continue Reading →

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