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“His fluid playing, with its bracing block chords and long melodic lines, draws on a wide range of sources, from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Oscar Peterson
and Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines.” – Jesse Hamlin, from Santa Clara Magazine

“This is like singing with Oscar Peterson; and I sang with Oscar, so I’m allowed to say that!” – Hilary Cole

The Melody and Rhythm Sight-Singing texts are published and in classrooms! Semesters 1 & 2 of the second edition are also now live!

Effective practice makes the musician, more than natural talent, raw effort, desire, a positive attitude, or 10,000 hours of ineffective practice. Read my essay on Characteristics of Effective Practice (as presented at the Jazz Education Network 2018 National Conference).

I really enjoyed doing this interview for the Voices of Santa Clara Podcast: Jazz, Spirit, and Color

I am delighted to share Dancing with Blindness, a collaboration with videographer Vic Cooper of Open Floor International

Teaching Professor in Music at Santa Clara University

Last updated December 2025.