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Credits
This is sort of a "thank you" page to all those
who have inspired me and shared information over the years.
Much of the material included on The Saxophone, Clarinet and
Flute Sheds came from them.....all great teachers.
Joe Viola at Berklee College of music, for
showing me how to play in tune and approach the saxophone
differently than I had ever dreamed.
Ron Kerber at The University of the Arts,
for helping me appreciate classical saxophone and become truly
creative while behind the instrument.
Bill Zaccagni at U of Arts, for giving me
an appreciation for traditional forms of saxophone and big
band lead alto playing.
Larry McKenna of Philly, for turning jazz
improvisation into a simple combination of scales, patterns
and a well-developed ear.
Jim Odgren of Berklee, for being a true
inspiration and model. He loaded me up with so much information
on jazz improvisation that I am still processing it some 20
years later!
Jim Russo of Northbridge High School, who
made playing the saxophone seem like the coolist thing in
the world. He really fostered my interest in jazz and improvisation
for the first time.
Tony Salicandro of Rowan College and U of
Arts, for taking me under his wing when I was first learning
what it takes be a good teacher. Also, for showing me how
the flute was REALLY meant to be played. Thanks for the intoducing
me to Bach and Debussy.
Bill Garton saxophone "guru" of
South Jersey, for sharing ALL his wonderful "secrets"
on teaching saxophone and clarinet. There is no better teacher
than Bill.
Bob Quaile for being one of the most well-rounded
musicians and for being the catalyst that changed my future.
He introduced me to another world of woodwind players and
was the first person to show me how to approach the clarinet.
Gia Salicandro Walton for being one great
clarinet teacher. She helped me sound like a genuine clarinet
player, which is not the easiest task for a woodwind doubler.
Mozart rules!
Barry Portnoy for showing me that the clarinet
is NOT a saxophone!
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