Pino Palladino + Blake Miles: Herbie Hancock's Headhunter period revisited. Why, haven't we already made that record? 

Reminds me of the old adage Artists create and musicians recreate. That being said they do it well. 

​David

DW Design series black nickel over brass snare drum review. 

Tune it high
Tune it low
Swap out the heads, I've put ambassadors on it at one point, though they currently have the stock heads on them. And, tuned it high.

Use sticks, wands, brushes,  or brooms, this instrument is nuanced and colorful when asked, it will sing when you want, cracks when required.

​David 

Yep, another one. 

I had no idea Tama made such wonderful instruments. 

​David

Working hard to complete this super course. You can teach an old dog new tricks!

1. Teaching online. Business is booming. One new student this week. 
2. Complete at least one more unit of the Royal Conservatory Online teaching certification.
3. Classical piano lesson on Tuesday. I beginning to see the results in my teaching. 
4. Drum lesson Friday. I'm at the stage where I fight for every inch of progress. But, my confidence in creating a jazz solo has gone way up. 
5. Piano/violin duets with my wife will be a high light this week. 
6. Daily practice on 2 instruments.

Looks like the covid thing will keep us locked up until the weather improves and we can play safely outside. Indoor playing looks suspended until further notice.  Damn. 

​David

I'm the old guy at the back. What a great week of learning that was. Seven days with Ali Jackson and Aaron Goldberg. 

I've enrolled in the Royal Conservatory of Music's "How To Teach Music Online" course. This should be interesting. It's important to expose ourselves to new ideas in areas we believe we are competent in with an open mind. Stay tuned for a review. 

How to Teach Music Online | The Royal Conservatory of Music (rcmusic.com)
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David

Living by design in 2021. Shit happens: Covid. But, we can still make plans and head out with some confidence in a direction of our own choosing. We will get there? Who knows. If we have the privilege to consider this idea though, I say go for it.

Sales tune-up. Why?

1. No sales= no business.
   
2. No business= no opportunities, no freedom, no fun.

1. Piano: practice my students' pieces to perfection. Jazz Trio with Rory and Tim.
2. Synthesizer: fun with my friends at Fade/Dissolve, Jacqueline Leung, Toronto Improvisors Orchestra, and the Array Crowd.
3. Drumming: Jazz Trio with Rory and Jim, Roland and Ed. Geez that's a lot of trios. Pursue a seat in a big band. Rock on with my mates in Burlington in our classic rock group, "The Vintage People". Plus jamming in the community as that opens up again. 
4. Composing for the Jazz and Synthesizer bunch. 

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Those are all good reasons to practice, study, and dream. 
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David

Daily Classical Piano

• Play piano/violin duets with my wife Heather.
• A Beethoven sonata would be a good paired with a Bach prelude and fugue. My piano coach will be impressed. 
• Some deep listening time
• Technique 

Daily Drumming

• Solidify my Latin drumming basics: Songo and Mambo
• Bebop language
• Homework from my coach
• Reviewing repertoire: Jamming will be starting up in the spring and early summer, I will be ready.

Synthesizers

• Play, have fun, make a noise

David