by Keith Davis | May 28, 2023 | Podcast
Playing music is a blast! It’s a blast for us as musicians, and it’s a blast for our listeners. It’s why we do it. Learning and practicing is fun, writing music is fun, listening is fun, rehearsing is fun, but actually performing for an... by Keith Davis | Apr 16, 2023 | Podcast
Dr. Matt Olson is head of our Jazz Studies Program at Furman University, where I serve as Adjunct Instructor. Matt has done a great job organizing and running the program. He is a fine saxophonist as well as being a great teacher and administrator. He has some good... by Keith Davis | Apr 16, 2023 | Podcast
Kurt is a retired scientist and life-long guitarist. He has played mostly by ear. He came to me almost two years ago and wanted to learn to play the piano. Since he has played mostly by ear, he has good ears and has a good understanding of basic harmony. We’ve... by Keith Davis | Apr 16, 2023 | Podcast
Elliott is a friend and colleague who wants to learn Jazz piano. He is a fine classical pianist and choral conductor. He teaches at the Governor’s School for the Arts here in Greenville. He is a graduate of Furman University, where I serve as Adjunct Instructor... by Keith Davis | Apr 16, 2023 | Podcast
Kristen is a vocalist who has a degree in Music Education from Winthrop University. She is also an accomplished classical pianist. She came to me for lessons in Jazz Piano. Now she is learning not only how to accompany herself, but getting into singing Jazz.... by Keith Davis | Apr 16, 2023 | Podcast
In this next series of short interviews, I’ll talk with adult students. Then, I will follow up with the Director of Jazz Studies at Furman University. David is a friend and colleague. He is a brilliant classical pianist who serves as Professor of Piano at...