Archive for the ‘AskJ’ Category

Makeup Lessons

Posted by drj January 5th, 2012

Why I do not offer makeup lessons: “Make-up Lessons From An Economist’s Point of View”

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I suck, I’m not your favorite Student!

Posted by drj November 24th, 2011

“I suck, I’m sure I’m not your favorite student. . .” muttered my young dejected friend recently. I was taken aback for a moment, but then had to laugh. Not at him–but at the concept. I suppose I can understand his perception that my “favorite student” is going to be the person who: plays the [...]

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How to Eat an Elephant

Posted by drj May 21st, 2011

Q: How do you eat an elephant? A: One bite at a time.   OMG. HELP. I want to curl up in a ball and CRY. WTF? NO WAY MAN. It’s Impossible. I’m out. I quit. I can’t. I’m want to say that I’m embarrassed/ashamed to admit that I too, have had all of these [...]

Creativity: Inspiration & Perspiration

Posted by drj February 4th, 2009

In a never-ending quest to “suck less” I find myself at times drifting, dealing with projects that “aren’t critical or important” but nonetheless have merit–but don’t seek to fulfill my purpose, or bring me closer to my destiny. Without getting mushy & metaphysical, I think we all face an internal battle–doing that which is truly [...]

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Ask J: Tonguing, Articulation, and Airflow

Posted by drj October 21st, 2008

I am having a problem with tounging, especially when I’m playing legato.I feel uncomfortable, I ikeI might have a crappy attack, the note may not speak, or something will go wrong. Its pretty agrivating sometimes, and it’s making progress on the legato movement of the all state piece, and the rhapsody for euph slow. I [...]

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Free Lesson for Beginners/Introduction to Dr. J

Posted by drj August 21st, 2008

Hi there! I truly appreciate you taking the initiative to come visit my page and see this post!  I’ve had a little server trouble and am about to start a lesson right now- I will update this page later this afternoon.   Please check back, and also feel free to contact me directly if you [...]

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