Birthday #44, but who’s counting
A birthday, a band, and a bold year ahead—Traditions of Jazz is more than music; it’s a movement.
Finding My Voice: Embracing Range, Rewriting the Charts, and Singing with Confidence
For years, I thought my low alto range made me 'less than'—until I learned the power of working with my voice instead of against it.
Discovering the Tenor Guitar: A Love Story on Four Strings
Rooted in early jazz, revived in our little band — the tenor guitar’s quiet legacy lives on.
Learning Out Loud: Trombone Work
Working in Bb last week—scales, slurs, and a Rivercities Jazz Band gig—while turning to F and longtones for this week’s focus.
A Joyful Leap: How Jazz Helped Me Find My Voice
What started as a family band turned into a personal transformation. From teaching piano to singing jazz, this journey has been about more than music—it's about facing fear and finding freedom.
Learning Out Loud: Trombone Reflections
This week I’m embracing the challenge of relearning aspects of my trombone playing, diving into focused warmups, exploring a ‘Key of the Week’ practice, and looking ahead to new songs for our jams.
Learning Out Loud: An Introduction
Learning Out Loud is my journey as a bass player, trombonist, and audio tinkerer discovering traditional New Orleans jazz — sharing the practice, challenges, and joy of making music in community.
Why learn out loud?
At Traditions of Jazz, we believe that the heart of jazz is not perfection — it’s growth, listening, and discovery.