[vonbraig]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_qZPoG3vrc

I need to watch this every day.......I will show it to every kid in the school today.

Thanks EE

 

[cleger]

That made me smile, thanks I needed that.

 

[nathan61]

Neat video. Have you checked out the Orff Schulwerk approach to teaching music?

 

[jbtsax]

That little guy has some percussion chops already. That is amazing speed and large muscle coordination for a child his age. I wonder if this is how Buddy Rich got started? Too bad you can't bottle his raw enthusiasm and give it to older students who lack motivation.

 

[vonbraig]

I'm level 1 certified in Kodaly...maybe some time I'll teach at a school where I can use it.

 

[EE NYC]

Thanks EE

Actually this was just an informal jam session, not a lesson. Although if it was a lesson it occurs to me that I was the one who was being schooled!

 

[gary]

Actually this was just an informal jam session, not a lesson. Although if it was a lesson it occurs to me that I was the one who was being schooled!

LOL. kids have a way of doing that.

Thanks, Von, that was just awesome.

 

[hakukani]

The kids give me lessons every day. Did you know that hair mousse is flammable?

 

[vonbraig]

EE

Yes I learned some stuff from this lad as well. Is he family member or just a fellow traveler?

CB

 

[EE NYC]

He is the son of vocalist Jessica Constable, who has worked from time to time in my band. I just hope that in 20 years the young lad will call me for a gig!

 

[vonbraig]

EE I hear you, we have some things in common philosophy wise I believe.

My goals as a teacher are:

1. My students play better than me, then I send them to guys/gals like you.
2. They call me for a gig and I ask for scale plus per diem and I get it.


He most honors my style who learns under it to destroy the teacher.
-Walt Whitman

When I get my dates for the NYC trip together I will email you. Wife and I are coming for our 10th never been to the City together. Hope you have a gig too.

 

[vonbraig]

I just had an idea. I'm going to take a tune the kids pick from the 5th grade band book and evolve it based on my experiences playing the horn since their age to the point where i am today. I will report back.

 

[Souportwenty]

I wonder if this is how Buddy Rich got started?

I believe Buddy was called "traps the wonder boy" and worked in the circus. He was doing press rolls for his parent's high wire act at age 2 1/2 according to some reports...

 

[CiaranAudio]

I believe Buddy was called "traps the wonder boy" and worked in the circus. He was doing press rolls for his parent's high wire act at age 2 1/2 according to some reports...

That is simply incredible...