From the Inside Out (downloadable PDF)

Lessons From the Master–Charlie Parker, Book 1: Articulation, Subdivision, and Rhythm

Currently in the hands of critical readers, this book is expected to be published and available by the end of 2024.  Lessons From the Master, Book 1 is designed to teach fundamentals of jazz performance style through studying Charlie Parker. Chapters provide analysis, explanation, and exercises. Specific descriptions of Parker tone production, articulation, and inflection and other mechanism techniques are included.

Lessons From the Master–Charlie Parker, Book 2: Note Choices

Currently in the hands of critical readers, this book is expected to be published and available by the end of 2024.  Lessons From the Master, Book 2 is designed to teach improvisational note possibilities through studying Charlie Parker. Chapters provide analysis, explanation, and exercises.