"Hey Mike...luv ur playing & the odd time signatures man...if ur ever in N.Y. and need a drummer...don't hesitate to contact me! Keep doin great things!
Peace."
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Mike Valeras posted a blog postPractice Part III: Patience
We live in a “Get It Now” society more than we ever have before. There’s a phone application at our fingertips that gives us anything we want, anytime we want it. This is not the path of mastery. The ever-growing social attitude of “I want it now with the least amount of effort.” is not only the antithesis of musical progress, but a cancer eating away at it. Private instructors and colleges are dumbing down their curriculum and standards for monetary reasons, thus creating future generations of…See More
Mike Valeras posted a blog postJazz Improvisation: The Major Triad
Read my latest blog on the creative uses of the major triad for improvisation. http://ping.fm/TOPVR
Mike Valeras posted a blog postReflection on the passing of Charlie Banacos
It’s been almost a month since the passing of Charlie Banacos. I’ve wanted to get my thoughts and feelings down for quite some time now, but honestly how do you sum up Charlie in a blog and make people understand who he was and what he meant to his students. Charlie was arguably the best jazz educator in the world. People waited for years to gain entry into that tiny Beverly, MA studio for the knowledge that would change their lives. Yes, he fine tuned our improvisational and technical skills.…See More
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- Where are you located?
- Nashville, TN
- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Musical Artist, Educator, Clinician
- Tell us a little about your background...
- I am a guitarist, composer, and music educator originally from Lowell Massachusetts. In addition to extensive private instruction with legendary jazz instructor Charlie Banacos, I hold a B.M. from Berklee College of Music, and a M.M. from The University of Massachusetts. My greatest passion is the study of guitar performance and the instrument's application to all musical styles. This pursuit has led me to Nashville, TN where I currently work as a freelance performer, studio musician and writer
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- Gary Smejkal
- What Instrument do you play?
- Guitar
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- http://www.mikevalerasmusic.com
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Practice Part III: Patience
Posted on March 26, 2010 at 9:55pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We live in a “Get It Now” society more than we ever have before. There’s a phone application at our fingertips that gives us anything we want, anytime we want it. This is not the path of mastery. The ever-growing social attitude of “I want it now with the least amount of effort.” is not only the antithesis of musical progress, but a cancer eating away at it. Private instructors and colleges are dumbing down their curriculum and standards for monetary reasons, thus creating future generations…
Continue Practice Part II: The Path
Posted on March 25, 2010 at 12:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
In my last post, I spoke about defining your passions in music. The next step in your development is your path. Now, this is where most self help books would talk about setting goals. I’m not going to do that. We are, after all, musicians and not Olympic decathletes. Now don’t get me wrong. Professional goals are necessary. I have major ones. I want to teach 100 students a week. I want to play on the biggest sessions in Nashville. I want to perform at the most prestigious jazz festivals all…
Continue Practice Part I: Passion
Posted on March 24, 2010 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Over the years, I’ve been asked many questions regarding practicing and motivation. Due to the recent interest expressed by some of you on this matter, I would like to respond by exploring reasons for, and ways to avoid, “Hitting the Wall.” Today’s post, the first of three, will address what I believe to be the most important element of any artist’s/musician’s quest for self-improvement. Passion.
It is my belief that…
Continue Jazz Improvisation: The Major Triad
Posted on January 26, 2010 at 7:13pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Read my latest blog on the creative uses of the major triad for improvisation. http://ping.fm/TOPVR
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:55am on October 11, 2010,
Russell A. Worrell said… - Hey Mike...luv ur playing & the odd time signatures man...if ur ever in N.Y. and need a drummer...don't hesitate to contact me! Keep doin great things!
Peace.
- At 11:01am on January 17, 2010,
ESB said…
Visit ESB Jazz Radio
Nice to meet you! I hope you'll come to listen
my Internet Jazz Radio Station and i hope you'll enjoy it!
I'll be very appreciative of your opinion!
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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