Author Archives: Sneldog
JazzKidz Dig Jazz!
Live shows are such a great supplement to lessons – it’s a chance to see that it’s not all study and practice, that there is a lot of fun to be had in p-l-a-y-i-n-g music. Here’s a pic from our … Continue reading
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Fun with the Masters
I’ve always felt deeply attracted to this painting. Havin’ some fun with a new promo card – biz card size.
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Imprints
A few years ago my friend, Victor Cervantes, a terrific vocalist and great voice teacher, invited me to help him get his new business off the ground by teaching a few lessons at his studio in San Francisco. A little … Continue reading
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My Life as a Chandler
For a bit under five years, I was a candle maker. Yup. Beeswax. Best day-job I ever had. Continue reading
Let Genius Take the Rap
Elizabeth Gilbert talks about “the utter, maddening capriciousness of the creative process” and changing the way we think about our work.
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Remembering Naim
I just found out that my dear friend, extraordinary bassist, and spiritual traveler Naim Satya passed away December 14. In talking last night to his wife, Connie (an amazing visual artist and painter herself), Naim had a stroke in October … Continue reading
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