Books
The Living Jazz Tradition
A Creative Guide to Improvisation and Harmony
The Living Jazz Tradition has been the best thing for me and my students. . .I am hearing consistent and measurable progress and the students are so inspired that they can’t wait to come to class and share what they have found out about their own playing. . .I can’t imagine teaching improvisation any other way.
—Chris Bruya
Director of Jazz Studies at Central Washington University
The Living Jazz Tradition has helped my students tap into their creative, musical, and expressive selves first – instilling an excitement for the process of explorative improvisation, instead of only worrying about the “right” scales to play.
—Kate Skinner
Pianist, Vocalist, Professor of Jazz Studies at University of Idaho
A truly brilliant book. . .[Treseler] has found a way to explain a tremendous amount of information in a very accessible way.
—Wayne Horvitz
Pianist, Composer, Professor of Composition at Cornish College of the Arts
A comprehensive guide to jazz theory, improvisation, and repertoire
Develop a melodic and rhythmic foundation before tackling theory
Learn how to decode and play over chord changes (without getting buried in a jumble of scales, licks, and patterns)
Hundreds of musical examples
Integrated repertoire
Creative assignments throughout
Includes drum groove, drone, and rhythm section mp3 tracks
Used in colleges across the country
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Creativity Triggers for Musicians
#1 Amazon Bestseller in Music Theory!
Non-idiomatic prompts and exercises for individuals and ensembles. The “menus,” exercises, and experiments help musicians tap into creativity, break through barriers, and create an abundance of original music.
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