Aaron and Drew sit down with their mentor from University of North Texas, acclaimed arranger and composer Rich DeRosa, to discuss his career and thoughts on music.

Rich's Website: http://richderosa.com

Rich's UNT Profile: http://jazz.unt.edu/derosa

Link to Rich's arrangements: http://www.ejazzlines.com/big-band-arrangements/by-arranger/derosa-rich/

Aaron and Drew sit down with their mentor from University of North Texas, acclaimed arranger and composer Rich DeRosa, to discuss his career and thoughts on music.

Rich's Website: http://richderosa.com

Rich's UNT Profile: http://jazz.unt.edu/derosa

Link to Rich's arrangements: http://www.ejazzlines.com/big-band-arrangements/by-arranger/derosa-rich/

Aaron and Drew sit down with legendary arranger Alan Baylock, who served for 25 years as the staff arranger for the Airmen of Note, collaborating with countless guest artists on arrangements and writing a vast library of scores for various types of ensembles and styles. Alan has also recorded multiple CDs with his own jazz ensemble, the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, and now directs the prestigious One O'Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas.

http://jazz.unt.edu/baylock

Aaron and Drew sit down with legendary arranger Alan Baylock, who served for 25 years as the staff arranger for the Airmen of Note, collaborating with countless guest artists on arrangements and writing a vast library of scores for various types of ensembles and styles. Alan has also recorded multiple CDs with his own jazz ensemble, the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, and now directs the prestigious One O'Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas.

http://jazz.unt.edu/baylock

Aaron and Drew give 10 ideas for taking your music from your brain to the music community. Whether it's furthering your career as a writer or finding ways to improve or share with others, here are 10 ways that you can break into the scene.

• 1. Write every Day!

• It’s just like practicing, the more you do it the better you get

• Everything else below relies on your ability to be a good musician/have a skilled trade

• Go to college

• Doesn’t have to be big band or 4tet - think creatively!

• Don’t wait to write something, just do it and do it again.

• Mention that a website almost never gets you a gig.  Being referred TO a website from a friend/a tune they heard already helps establish your credibility/competence in the craft

• Never underestimate the power of a good hang

• Don’t expect to win, just realize it’s an opportunity to grow and enter the broader community/see where you stand in the global picture/get feedback

• Grants, competitions, and social events are often set up through these types of organizations.

• No two people are identically talented, you have a musical skill set that will set you apart

Show Notes

Michael's Website:

http://www.bone2bwildmusic.com/

The Hornheads' Website:

http://www.hornheads.com/

Show Notes

Michael's Website:

http://www.bone2bwildmusic.com/

The Hornheads' Website:

http://www.hornheads.com/

Show Notes

Michael's Website:

http://www.bone2bwildmusic.com/

The Hornheads' Website:

http://www.hornheads.com/

In the first "Score Study" episode, Aaron and Drew follow up the David Berger interview by studying "Concerto for Cootie," a piece which David transcribed that features Cootie Williams on trumpet.

Show Notes

David Berger's website:

https://www.davidbergerjazz.com/

Such Sweet Thunder Music:

https://www.suchsweetthundermusic.com/

David Berger's blog:

https://www.suchsweetthundermusic.com/blogs/news