Name: Ultimate Guide To Swing Music - 3 Exercises To Improve Your Swing Style On Any Instrument
Uploaded: 2021-04-01T17:23:45.000Z
Duration: 6 min 55 s

3 Tips for Better Swing Style by Chris O'Brien

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Lesson Starts
3:30 - Exercise 1
4:20 - Exercise 2
5:14 - Exercise 3

The Ultimate Swing Music Guide will help you develop a good Swing style with 3 easy tips! Are you learning jazz for the first time? Are you an orchestral musician looking to improv you Swing style for pop concerts? No matter your experience, you can use these exercises to improve your style today!

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I've been teaching students from complete beginners to college level for a decade. I hold a Bachelor's in Music from the University of Michigan ('16), a Master's in Music from Penn State University ('18), and a Graduate Certificate from the University of Southern California ('20). Through my years performing, I've played orchestral music, brass quintet, jazz combo and big band, church worship band, rock and ska bands, and even marching band! I'd love to set up a time to meet with you and help you achieve your goals with music!

MY EXPERIENCE
I received my first major experience teaching at the collegiate level while I was a teaching assistant at Penn State University. From 2016-2018 I taught 15 college students ranging from undeclared freshmen to a 3rd year Physics PhD student. Moving to Southern California, I began teaching at LAMUSART, an arts school serving the community of East Los Angeles, providing quality and affordable lessons and opportunities to students in the area. I encourage students to seek out and create their own performance opportunities. Regardless of experience or disposition to perform in front of crowds, I believe everyone can find joy playing their instrument.

MY METHOD
I emphasize meeting the student where they are. Teaching is not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal and your lessons will be custom tailored to fit your goals and learning style. I start by taking into account the student’s interests and often arrange and write the music that interests them. For more skilled instrumentalists, I will work with you to establish a practice routine to emphasize my “fundamentals-forward” approach in order to help you succeed in all your endeavors. At the core, making music should be a fun experience and an outlet of self-expression.

LESSON STYLE
I am goal oriented in my own career, so I instill the same mindset in my students. At the beginning of each month, we will have a check-in to establish both short-term and long-term goals. The previous month’s goals will be analyzed and our approach going forward will adjust accordingly to continue our trajectory. Musicians need a reason to practice. That is why I encourage my students to seek out performance opportunities in their homes and out in public. Even sharing one short song with your parents or friends can be a fun and fulfilling experience - so no performance opportunity is too small!

Ultimate Guide To Swing Music - 3 Exercises To Improve Your Swing Style On Any Instrument

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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men &amp;amp;quot;who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America.&amp;amp;quot;

DCI World Champion

Solo Finalist

Solo Semi-Finalist

Artistic Leadership Scholarship

Orchestral Musician Fellowship

LAMusArt is an arts school serving the community of East Los Angeles by providing low cost and tuition-free opportunities for students in the area. I maintain a studio of 6 students there ranging in age from 8-18. I also coach the orchestral wind and brass section every Saturday.

Teaching Artist

I work on a seasonal basis for the Disneyland Resort as a trumpet musician.

Trumpet Contractor

This site is an online platform for music teachers. I currently maintain a virtual studio there in addition to here!

Trumpet Instructor

Adjunct Lecturer of Trumpet

For 3 years, I volunteered at the Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra where I taught individual lessons, sat in with the orchestra, and facilitated brass sectionals.

Brass Instructor

I work as a contracted teacher for Key to Joy, a Los Angeles-based company that brings music programing to schools.

I present children shows with my brass quintet, Two Button Brass in conjunction with TCEP. We cover the history of brass music with live music segments and interactive activities. We cover the physical mechanics of brass instruments with a visual hose demonstration. And we also cover the role of music in cultivating culture and community.

Brass Music Presenter

- provide musical support for Navy mission readiness
- render taps for active duty and retiree funerals
- tell the U.S. Navy's story through music
- serve as a sailor in the United States Navy

Trumpet Instrumentalist

- Entertain San Diego zoo guests with engaging music and choreography

Chameleons Zoo Band

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I make a point to meet each student where they are -- rather than running each person through a predetermined course of study, I custom-tailor a program to fit YOUR specific needs and goals. First and foremost, music should be FUN. I remind myself and my students this mantra daily. We will spend our lessons creating fun and engaging ways to SUSTAINABLY encourage improvement through our practice sessions. I look forward to meeting you and I pledge to help you achieve all that you set out to accomplish!

really kind and helpful will help you with the notes

My son loved his lesson. He can't wait to continue learning with Chris.

Chris O.

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