Watch in-Depth interviews with top masters giving you jazz wisdom and knowledge you won't find anywhere else.
cherished secrets. Totally fascinating." - Ray B.
Enjoy a selection of full interviews and previews for free that will educate, entertain, and hopefully inspire you to upgrade to Full-Access and watch every conversation, lesson, and masterclass.
About me
My name is Michael Lake and I am a Grammy-nominated trombonist, writer, electronic musician, entrepreneur, and Dad to two fascinating teenage boys.
I am hopelessly curious and love to share what I've learned in order to help musicians. My passion is to guide musicians in how to think better about improvisation and the ability to connect their creative musical voice to their instrument, no matter which instrument they play.
The secret I share in my books, videos, courses, and talks is that the music is already inside you. Amplify it through your instrument by getting out of its way. If your improvising or musicianship is not all you wish it were, it's likely because you've been convinced that the music originates in your instrument or can somehow be manufactured through your analytical reasoning.
The music inside you will flow from your instrument once you confidently connect your instrument to your musical mind. THAT'S where your music originates and THAT's your state of flow. I've helped many musicians get much closer to that and I'd like to help you.
Mike
The Best of Music Savvy
Improvisation Savvy course
If scales, licks, and patterns aren't turning you into the improviser you imagine you can be, try something different.
Here is an online course that shows you how to be a better improviser - THROUGH YOUR EARS. Discover all you have inside!
Books unlike any you've seen
This jazz bookstore will satisfy what you want to learn.
You will find originally published books with Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, and Dr. Rodney Brim as well as method books on trombone, ear training, rhythm strengthening, beginner piano comping, and more.
Jazz Master Interviews
This collection of 60+ interviews is called Jazz Master Savvy.
Listen as I pull from Ron Carter, George Cables, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, Toshiko Akiyoshi and others their deep wisdom and vast knowledge in these very unique conversations.
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