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Richard Tabnik now accepting students for jazz improvising!
transcend technique and theory… discover your originality… Manhattan Studio … also Facetime/Skype… all instruments including voice… all levels
free interview- special covid rates
“if you’re so great , why don’t you teach in a school?”
actually, i taught jazz improvising at the State University of NY @ Buffalo from 1976-77 so i predate many jazz teachers and programs…but i didn’t dig it… i want to be able to help someone develop their originality without grades and/or time constraints…
testimonials:
“I studied under Richard Tabnik for several years.
Richard was instrumental to my goal to become an accomplished Musician.
He is a great alto sax player, Jazz musicologist.
A great improviser.
He has a dynamic teaching ability.
If your passion is Jazz and improvising Richard is your man.
I was very lucky to have him as a teacher.”
Sincerely,
Mike Stien- Guitarist
“I met Richard in my early 20’s by happenstance when he needed a jump for his car… I was a scared beginning tenorman...
Richard taught me an appreciation for the jazz greats, but more importantly he gave me the belief that what came out my horn was valid and important! I’ve been playing in clubs ever since with great confidence and enjoyment.
Thank you Richard!
-Dave Todoroff, tenor saxophonist
"Some of my happiest memories - musical or otherwise - are from my time studying with Richard Tabnik. If you are interested in developing a deep connection with your instrument and forming a personal approach to making music, I wholeheartedly encourage you to contact Richard."
-Adam Melville, soprano saxophonist
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“Richard Tabnik is a Yoda of jazz Jedi improvisational training. During my lessons with him, we rarely, if ever, spoke of music theory, but instead focused almost exclusively on the physical and spiritual feeling of music. His exercises helped connect me deeply to the sound and feeling of my instrument and expanded my consciousness to experience music note-to-note. I highly recommend studying with Richard if you are a musician wanting to go beyond traditional theoretical approaches to jazz improvisation.”
Ricky Sweum, jazz tenor sax
“Richard Tabnik is a revolutionary saxophonist who is thoroughly schooled in all aspects of jazz and improvisation. He has his roots in the authentic Lennie Tristano tradition of stellar musicianship. I highly recommend him as a teacher for anyone who really wants to learn to learn to improvise and swing!”
Dave Frank
Assoc Professor
Berklee College of Music
“… a superb saxophonist…” - Benny Powell, jazz trombonist
James Clark (guitarist and teacher) “You are awesome and have the best credentials and talent to bring out the best in anyone that has the desire to play well. Happy holidays to you and beyond.”
“you’re playing the most original $%@# of anyone here!” - Arnie Lawrence, saxophonist and originator of the New School Jazz Program
Transcend Technique and Theory--->Study Jazz Privately in NYC!
Feel like you're just playing scales on chords? You can discover, develop, and stretch out w/ your own improvised melodic jazz line!
Solo transcriptions leave you with the feeling of ~now what~? Get into great solos with your heart and soul!
Unhappy in a rigid, competitive environment? Study privately in a one-to-one situation with an empathetic, experienced teacher!
Want to really get into jazz improvising?
instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers! all ages/all levels!
Teaching is very personal and important to me. I have investigated and researched different methods of jazz study for over 50 years! I get great joy out of helping others find their originality and musicality, even as I have done. It meant everything to me to do it. I care about your journey.
I began teaching privately when I was eighteen years old. My first student was a young man who was partially deaf. We worked on hearing and feeling sound and rhythm and this was very exciting for him. I consider it my job to help individuals find themselves musically, as opposed to trying to force people to conform in any way.
I have worked with students as young as 5 years old as well as adults. I have had the opportunity to introduce 10 year olds to Bach and Louis Armstrong, 5 year olds to writing poetry, 7 year olds to multi-tracking, composition, and improvisation, adults to Billie Holiday, and teenagers to Charlie Parker. None of that came from any rules, but instead was the natural outcome of individual taste and need.
I have also taught workshops in Jazz Improvising in Buffalo under the auspices of the federally funded Buffalo Jazz Ensemble; in addition, I was the instructor for the SUNYAB big band and improvisation class from 9/77 to 6/78 as well as a private teacher. Since I have been in N.Y.C., I have concentrated on private teaching and performance. I use the best techniques and concepts that I have learned with all the fine teachers that it has been my privilege to have studied with. My emphasis is on the individual's interests, as well as the ability to relate musically in a group. References are available.
I wish to state that the greatest influence on my teaching, as well as on my music, is the great jazz pianist and teacher, Connie Crothers. I will always be indebted to her… i was also fortunate to study with the great Joe Allard and Hall Overton, and Lee Konitz, among others!
from Wikipedia: -“Tabnik is regarded for his virtuosity, originality, depth, and imagination.”
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“i’ve studied with some of the greatest teachers of all time and i can pass that knowledge to you. The most important thing was individual instruction, not giving everyone the same material, but giving what was most applicable to them in the moment….”
Studies include-
Jazz Improvising: Lee Konitz (1970-72)
Connie Crothers (1980-2000) (+jazz piano 2 years concurrently)
(“Connie Crothers is the most original musician it has ever been my privilege to work with!” -Lennie Tristano)
Saxophone, etc:
Joe Allard (1979-1984)
John Sedola
Theory:
-Hall Overton (and study of Monk’s compositions, jazz piano)1970 -Russ Messina theory, Delamont Method (4 part harmony) 1976-79
and many others!
please contact me for more info…
i teach over FaceTime and Skype during these unusual times…free interview
PM me for more info…thanks and stay tuned
Richard Tabnik
for more info:
https://www.newartistsrecords.com/biotabnik
Richard Tabnik youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWLlAvkZp-tU49QfUAHpsA
Richard Tabnik on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=richard+tabnik
Connie Crothers Quartet Loft Concert Benefit for the Wilhelm Reich Infant Trust - Full Concert 2/09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGRjXcCVYUU&feature=youtu.be
The Call for Liberty and Justice for All... the first movement from my symphony for jazz trio (or quartet): a prayer for peace...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uryamU8PPbw