The Birth of Jazz was somewhere around the 1910’s. The saxophone was patented in 1846 and by the 1850’s lots of saxophonists began to play the instrument in the European military bands because of the considerable volume it could produce compared to the other woodwind instruments. At the same time, classical musicians, picked up the new woodwind instrument and began to write for it and play it in a classical style.

One of the earliest classical pieces written for the saxophone was in 1860, called “Fantasie for Saxophone and Piano”, by Jules Demersseman, who was an early virtuoso on the instrument. It took a while for more serious classical composers to begin to use it in their works, but Debussy used the saxophone in 1901 and Ravel in 1903, which was several years before jazz was born.
Besides Adolphe Sax himself, there were a number of saxophone players who made the saxophone famous before jazz. For example, this is rare footage of a couple of saxophone virtuosos (Rudy Wiedoeft and Benny Krueger) who were playing saxophone in a Classical/Ragtime style. For anyone who has an interest in the beginning stages of the saxophone, this is guaranteed to make you smile!
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Are you looking for the best flute teacher? Do you want to learn how to play the flute? There is no doubt that musical activity is great for both the human body and mind. It is an excellent type of cognitive exercise. There are several instruments that can help you develop lifelong skills. The flute is one of the most beneficial and easy to learn instruments. 

If you want to have a fun and new hobby that promotes wellness, you should give flute a try. Here are the few of the reasons for playing the flute. 

Promotes Sense Of Achievement

For a beginner flute player, the capability to have a clear tone or for holding a note for a few seconds call for celebration. This is because every improvement for the flute players is a huge achievement that both the teacher and student must be proud of. Moreover, as the time passes, players learn new things and become better. This means the achievements also becomes more challenging and bigger. 

Improves Your Math Skills

One of the reasons for playing the flute is that it helps in giving your math skills a boost. This is because when you learn the rhythm of various songs, you will be using your math skills and pattern. According to a study, children who learn to play an instrument are good at math. 

Gives Body Coordination A Boost

When you learn to play the flute you will be improving coordination. It is because learning flute requires hand-eye coordination. This is because the player will have to see the notes and convert it into finger patterns. The player must keep focusing on other tasks as well including dynamics and rhythm. 

Good Memory Capacity

There is no doubt that music can help you learn complex and new concepts. According to experts, listening to music and learning to play an instrument helps in enhancing your memory. Playing an instrument will help you increase the capacity of your memory. It will help you easily remember and retain it for longer periods. 

You Can Learn New Skills

For beginner flute players, it will be beneficial as it will help learn about time management and organization. In music, quality of practice is crucial rather than quantity. This is the reason why expert musicians plan, organize and prioritize the time. It is to ensure they get the best out of every session. 

Learn About Responsibility

Playing an instrument is a huge responsibility. This is because you will have to take proper care of the instrument. You will have to clean it, polish it after practice. The same goes with a flute; after every practice, you must clean it. Additionally, the flute players will be able to become more responsible as they will have to take out time for practice. 

In the end, there are many music school teaching various instruments; however, not all of them are trustworthy.  The best music school is Los Angeles Music Teachers. We are always happy to teach students to play flute knowing we are helping them develop good qualities and skills. Hence, the flute is an extremely useful instrument that everyone should play.

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Unless this question is for a child under 10 years old I would not recommend wasting your money on lessons on a recorder type instrument. If you want to learn about the basics about reading notes and counting rhythms and a few other foundational aspects of music with some free lessons online, playing a recorder or some other basic 6 hole woodwind may make your beginning lessons with the tenor sax a little easier to comprehend. But having said that, if you know you want to play tenor sax then find a good teacher with good reviews and study the tenor sax. Saxophone is one of the easiest wind instruments to learn, (although it does take just as much time to “really play” it as any other instrument) but it’s an instrument that you can “have fun” on in a much shorter time then other wind instruments. If you want to start on an easier instrument than the tenor sax, I usually recommend the alto sax just because it’s easier to handle, get a decent sound and there’s more of them on the market, so you can usually find a little better deal on a used horn. Switching from alto to tenor is pretty easy once you get good on the alto, and if you buy a good used saxophone you can usually get most if not all all of your money back when you sell it.

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I studied the clarinet after learning the saxophone and I think the main issue that is important to stress is the extra resistance that you get on the clarinet (even on the bass clarinet) which is partially due to the cylindrical bore (the sax is a conical bore and has a more loose embouchure and freer blowing airflow). Along with that, is that the saxophone fingerings are far the easiest and most logically designed of all the woodwinds. Also, because the clarinet over blows at an octave and a 5th it requires a whole 5th of awkward fingerings in the so called “throat” register which are not only difficult to master but also difficult to get a full sound like the rest of the instrument.

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Without knowing your level of musical ability, I think that no matter what level you are, you can safely start with either or both of these two different approaches:

1. One way would be to play the progression using different inversions of the chords as you make smooth stepwise motion in your chord progression. IIf you don’t know how to do that, ask a competent keyboard player. Once you come up with some nice smooth and melodic connections of the chords the melodies will begin to be obvious to you immediately. You probably won’t hear the melody “all at once” but you will hear the basic skeleton and then the more you work with it you can then start to hear how to embellish it and come up with an interesting melody. Don’t think about the theory of what are the correct notes of each chord, just let your ear guide you and try to let it happen organically. The more you work with the progression the easier it will get to hear the notes that work naturally over the chords.

2. The other way would be to set some kind of rhythmic feel with the progression that you may already have in your head, and lay that down on a recorder or GarageBand. After you have a basic feel or groove laid down, you should then play it over and over and start to listen in your head for melodies that come naturally from the progression. Do this over and over and eventually you may even be able to hear the progression even without the recording. If you’re able to hear the whole thing at once in your head then just close your eyes and see if you can hear a melody. Just relax and put it in a loop in your head and eventually you can just start to sing little melodies that you come up with and at that point you’ll want to record them as your experimenting. The more you get the progression in your head the easier you will start to hear an organic melody, rather than just trying to peck something out on the piano or other instrument, it will usually get in the way as you stumble trying to find the notes. Instead, try letting your creative mind work without being distracted by the technique of the instrument. Using your voice in conjunction with your ear is always the most natural and musical way to create music.

There’s plenty of other ways to create melodies as well but in general, using your imagination rather than trying to try to play it on an instrument, even if you’re proficient on the instrument, it will tend to get in the way so try using your voice and record it so that you can go back and transcribe it. Your voice does not get in the way (except if you have absolutely no concept of pitch) and by using your voice you are in more direct connection with your creative mind. It’s a skill, but if you practice it on a daily basis you will start to develop your ability to come up with very musical melodies.

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Making yourself known is the best way of finding other musicians.

1. Go to jazz clubs, jam sessions and anywhere you can meet other musicians. Make sure you introduce yourself to as many people there as you can including the musicians in the band. For all the people in the audience, chances are that they are there because they either play or really love jazz. If they don’t play themselves, they probably have friends that play. Give your phone number to everyone you can and tell them to call you if they ever want to jam.

2. Put up flyers on bulletin boards at colleges and rehearsal spaces. The more musicians who know about you, the more are your chances of someone calling you to play.

3. If you join the Musicians Union in your town, you can meet hundreds of musicians by showing up for rehearsal bands rehearsals which happen everyday all day. You need to let EVERYONE you know that you play an instrument and you’re looking for other people to play with.

4. Set up your own Youtube and Facebook and or Instagram channel and make quality videos of you jamming to play-a-long records and then start getting people to listen and comment on them.
5. Join groups on Facebook which are Jazz oriented or (there’s hundreds of them) and post that you are looking for other musicians to play jazz.

6. If you take some jazz improvisation lessons at a local music school, you will meet lots of people there and you can also ask your teacher if he knows of anyone looking for other musicians to play.
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Making yourself known is the key element of finding people to play jazz with. It may seem obvious, but the reason that many musicians sit home alone and never play with others is that they are too introverted or too lazy to put the energy out there and meet people. If you are good or even semi good, let people know and you will start to finding people with the same interest. There are so many more people just like you who are asking the same question. They’d love to be able to play in a band but they don’t know how to find other musicians. They may be your colleagues at work or your neighbors, so tell EVERYONE!!

What is the difference between violin, viola, and cello?

When you are learning a string instrument in Los Angeles, it is important to know the main string instruments of an orchestra. Despite the fact that all are made from the same material and combination of parts, there are less similarities than differences. Following are the main differences of these, whether you are curious or your child is trying to choose an instrument for her elective:

Size -Violin Viola and Cello

Size-wise, violin is the smallest and cello is the largest.  Although viola is bigger than violin, it is only a slight difference and hard to tell to an inexperienced person. No matter the size of the instrument, your child can learn anything he or she wants! This is because all instruments come in small sizes. I have seen the smallest girls play bass and tallest guys play violin just as successfully!

Range and Strings of each String Instrument

Tuning-wise, violas and cellos are the same (A,D,G,C) and violins don’t have the C and have the E above the A. The strings go from shorter and thinner to thicker and longer based on instrument size. The violin range goes from G3 to A7. The viola range is C3-E6, as well as possessing a deeper tone. The cello range is C2-C6.

Position

The main difference between viola and violin vs. cello is how to hold it. Cello is played sitting down and in between the knees, with the end pin on the floor balancing the instrument. Violin and viola are positioned under the chin. The bow hold is also different between violin and viola vs. cello.

Orchestra role

The traditional melodic instrument in the orchestra is the violin, and the violinist closest to the conductor on the outside is called the concertmaster. This is the most important role in the orchestra, communicating directly with the conductor and helping lead the orchestra. Violas are mainly harmonic instruments, with cellos supporting the upper strings and interchanging between bass lines, harmony and melody.

Advantage competitively

Cello and violin are the most popular instruments. Viola is the hidden gem in the sense that you have an edge if you play it really well. Additionally, violin and viola are easier to play interchangeably so consider adding viola to your list of skills if you are a violinist.
It’s never too late to learn another instrument and Los Angeles Music Teachers is here to help you do that, whether it’s your first or an additional instrument.

If you looking to book an instrumental Jazz group for your event in LA then look no further…Rossi Music is here to provide you the most luxurious, eclectic and best Jazz/swing music in all of Los Angeles.

Whether you’re looking to dance the night away with some upbeat swing music, or looking to have a calming soundtrack played during your Cocktail Hour…Rossi Music represents an array of Los Angeles Jazz Bands, Santa Barbara Wedding Bands, Orange County Wedding Bands.

The Los Angeles jazz band is perfect for those looking to have upscale Instrumental music at their wedding, corporate event, or party (of any sort).

Rossi Music can provide a wide range of Los Angeles jazz Groups for your event. From a solo pianist, to a solo guitarist, to a jazz trio or jazz quartet, all the way to a large ten-piece band with a variety of jazz vocalists, including Sinatra - Buble American songbook styled jazz or a vintage Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughn vocalist ; we are here to customize your LA wedding music, corporate event music, or party needs.

While some people/couples prefer to hire a DJ, a jazz group can add an element of luxury and class to your big event.  There is nothing more soothing than sipping a cocktail to the sound of a piano and saxophone playing an alluring melody with an instrumental jazz ensemble in the background.

WHY Rossi Music?

Simple.  We pride ourselves in offering the most professional service in all of Los Angeles. Our work is characterized by pristine quality, passionate performances, proper communication, and an overall one-of-a-kind experience.
It’s important to read reviews before you hire any particular service, especially when hiring instrumental jazz for LA weddings and corporate events.

SERVICE/PROFESSIONALISM

When it comes to service and professionalism, we provide the best service in all of Los Angeles. Firstly, we consult with our clients to make sure all the details of the event are straight and everyone is on the same page.  Our goal is to make your Los Angeles Jazz Band vision come true.  From choosing the right band, to choosing the right instruments/musicians, to customizing your song playlist, to placing the band in the proper venue location, all the way to coordinating with your LA Wedding Planner and showing up early on the day of your event; we go above and beyond for all our clients.

QUALITY

Rossi Music only represents the Los Angeles Jazz Band or Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Jazz of superb quality. Our roster includes highly acclaimed, highly rated, and highly prestigious Musicians from all over the LA area.  If you hire a Los Angeles Wedding Band, Orange County Wedding Band – you are guaranteed the best quality music.

DIVERSITY

Acceptance of all people no matter their skin tone, religious, race, ethnicity, gender, and background is a major part of Rossi Music.

THE BANDS

Looking for more information on our list of the Los Angeles Jazz Groups? Each LA Jazz Band below offers their very own experience and sound. Feel free to click the name of each band to be taken to a more detailed description of that band.
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With a heavy focus on vintage jazz music, The Los Angeles Jazz Band can make you feel like you’re back in the 1930s and 1940s.
Not only do they specialize in instrumental vintage jazz music with tracks from The Great American Songbook; they bring forth an energy filled with wit, positivity, and pizzazz.

Are you a Great Gatsby fan?  Do you love the 1920s?  The Los Angeles Great Gatsby Jazz Band will have you reliving your favorite flapper dress scenes with their incredibly soothing Los Angeles Jazz Music.
How about French Jazz Music? We have several outstanding French jazz singers who can give you the French style of jazz with world class French musicians.

​Even though I run Rossi Music, I continue my passion for playing jazz music with Various Instrumental/Non Instrumental Los Angeles Jazz Groups. Please feel free to consult me about hiring a jazz group for your next event in Los Angeles or Orange County. I have a commitment to only provide the best musicians in Los Angeles for all of my ensembles.

Music has been soul food for a long time. Good music can bring a positive change in people’s individual lives and in the world. This is why musicians are respected around the globe.

While many musicians have the natural talent for understanding, making, and delivering music, they often seek the help of music lessons to enhance it. The concept of a music school has also become common. There are reputed colleges and universities that feature a music department but specialized schools are available too. A music school offers a great variety of music lessons including mastering different musical instruments.

Some people will turn towards platforms like YouTube to get musical knowledge but nothing beats the skills and experience of a professional music teacher. If you don’t have access to the best music school or would like to learn within a comfortable environment, you can choose private music lessons. Parents interested in teaching their kids music from an early age will greatly benefit from such an option.

If you have decided on private music lessons for yourself or the children, then hiring a reputable music teacher is quite important. Not all teachers share the same capability. Here is how you can hire the best music teacher:

Questions Before Hiring

The appropriate questions will help compare different teachers and shortlist the best. Questions should be regarding the qualifications and experience. If the teacher is for a child, they should have experience in teaching music to children. Also, ensure that your child will be comfortable and safe with a particular person. The teacher should be able to convey basic music knowledge like the CAGED system and how scales are made. Ask questions regarding the teaching techniques too.

Taking Trial Lessons

Trial lessons are a great way to find the best music teacher. It is an effective method to get familiar with the teaching method of a particular teacher. In case you or the child is not comfortable with the teaching approach, then you can quit before you end up learning music badly. In case of a child, you can also attend the trial lesson to assess the situation better.

Evaluate the Trial Experience

The trial lesson experience should be evaluated from both perspectives i.e. the teacher and the learner. If your child is the learner, discuss how well they liked the lesson and if they were able to understand the teacher. When discussing with the teacher, ask them if the student has a significant interest in learning music (recommended if the student is a child) and how much time it will take to learn the basics.

If you don’t have the best music school within easy access for yourself or a child, simply run a Google search of ‘music lessons near me’. You are likely to find music teachers that are available for private lessons. You will not regret spending time on finding the best music teacher as it is not wasted. The best teacher can give you the true insight into the world of music.

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