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Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, w ...
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Jeff Antoniuk is your personal guide through the confusing and sometimes contradictory landscape of learning the art of Jazz Improvisation. His approach to teaching jazz has been developed over the past 25+ years by helping thousands of aspiring adult students pursue their passion and gain confidence in the process. He has one goal in mind - to help you become a better jazz improviser.Learn more at www.JazzWire.net
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THE THIRD STORY features long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by musician Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.
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Noise

CJSW 90.9 FM

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For over 30 years, NOISE has been the home of the avant-garde, experimental, and free expression! Join host Steve as he takes you on a journey through all that is NOISE. You'll hear everything from improvisational composition, free jazz, neo-classical and plunderphonics to post rock, extreme, outsider, and more! So sit back, turn it up, and embrace the NOISE!
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A podcast celebrating some of the greatest talents of jazz in Poland and highlighting the strength and variety of its vibrant contemporary jazz scene. Hosted by Debra Richards, brought to you by Culture.pl, the flagship brand of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.
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A series of captivating conversations with exceptional musicians presented by Music Meeting Festival, Nijmegen - The Netherlands. Get to know the artists behind the Music Meeting Sessions and learn more about their sources of inspiration and relationship with music. Hosted by Leendert van der Valk & Roufaida Aboutaleb Produced by Music Meeting Dag & Nacht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A daily music-related Podcast, from the perspective of a professional musician. Thoughts on Harmony, Melody, Improvisation, Composition, Guitar and the day-by-day challenges of being a musician, all in real time.
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Artists, performers, composers and creative folks of all stripes sit down with musician and independent record label owner Mike Noordzy for extremely wide-ranging, unscripted conversations. More info and lots of music at nachtrecords.com
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Piano Improvisations by Curt Siffert - unless otherwise noted, all pieces are made up on the spot starting when the record button is pressed. These pieces are more about exploring the creative process than about producing finished, polished works. However, some material will undoubtedly be reworked into finished pieces for future projects. All pieces released under a Creative Commons license - by-nc-sa 3.0. In other words, they are not to be used for commercial purposes, but can be used/adap ...
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Simplifying growth for musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- with tips, insights, tools, and stories to grow in their practice, teaching, and career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education via online curriculum, orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Executive director and host Christian ...
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Welcome to KwoMusic.com's Daily Music Inspirational Podcast - Nature. We will be posting a nature oriented new inspirational music track by Paul Kwo here every day for a year along with a short quote to get everyone started everyday. We will be starting on January 1, 2010 at 9am GMT0 time in the morning (US Eastern time at 4am and Pacific time at 1am). We look forward to sharing our music with you. Thanks for listening!
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In "Let's Talk Piano," we are going to have fun talking about many interesting topics as you continue in your piano adventures. A lot of the topics will be based on questions asked over the years by ambitious and not-so-ambitious students of piano all over the world. There will also be episodes that will include actual playing and discussions as well. You will be able to contribute your ideas and thoughts through social media by going to: Facebook: https://facebook.com/easypiano Twitter: htt ...
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Mr. Haircut

Mr. Haircut

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Mr. Haircut is a podcast about improvisation, in music and life. John Daniel Ray and Jonathan Greene, the two hosts, talk and jam in the studio, and have revealing conversations with badass progressive musicians about how they approach improvising on stage and off. Check out more info and the entire archive of episodes at www.mrhaircut.org
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The Guitar Hour Podcast

David Beebee, Tom Quayle, Dan Smith & Jake Willson

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The Guitar Hour Podcast is a weekly, long-form discussion hosted by David Beebee, Tom Quayle, Dan Smith & Jake Willson. Together, and in conversation with today’s top players, they explore different approaches for improvising, theory, technique, practising, teaching and share the humorous ups and downs of being professional guitarists in the modern age.
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Context Matters

Dr. Cyndi Parker

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This podcast is for people who are curious about the ancient context that influenced the final shape of the Bible…AND ALSO…how our modern context influences the way we understand the Bible and God and all things spiritual.
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WAX ON is both a listening party, placing the needle in the groove of a collection of favourite jazz albums, as well as an intimate space for story-telling and reflections. Moderated by Irish Times music critic Cormac Larkin, with a panel of jazz aficionados, Wax On brings the audience on an intimate journey through the life and recordings of some of the most influential and important artists of the jazz genre. Presented by Improvised Music Company. https://www.facebook.com/imcmusic/ https:/ ...
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Interviews with creatives to explore creativity in music and the arts so that you can develop skills and become successful. We look at creativity through the lens of NLP, magic, and self-improvement and develop a map for creative thinking looking at the the arts as a healing force as well as a tool for self development.
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Dr. Bunny Vreeland is a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Founder of Vreeland College For the Healing Arts. You can find out more about Dr. Bunny by visiting: http://BunnyVreeland.org http://VreelandCollege.org
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It's been said the world will be saved through optimism and a million small things. Join your host, Dr. Eric M. Moody, as he presents "optimistic tales" from a medley of noteworthy and influential plebeian elite--local and celebrity...all in search of a more humbled and empathetic world. Dr. Moody's wide range of interdisciplinary insights, experience and expertise provides the background for his always rhapsodic and enthusiastic interviews.
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Ad Hoc is a podcast about improvisation: in music, in other art forms, and in the lives and work of professionals of all stripes. It was started by us here at Ars Nova Workshop, a jazz/creative music presenter in Philadelphia. We’ve built decades-long relationships and ongoing conversations with the greatest musical minds—MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows, Doris Duke and Pulitzer Prize award winners—who are all world-class innovators. And we’ve come to understand that improvisation is more th ...
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The Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY. With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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Jam Frequency Radio Show is an artist interview show, highlighting their songs, with radio host John DeMaria. The Jam Frequency radio show focuses on the artists and music of the vibrant Jam band scene (and beyond) with the perspective of discovering the inspiration and creative processes that make the artists unique. The Jam Frequency Radio Show is fun, informative and filled with vibrational goodness. There might even be a world premier song or 3!
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Emma talks (and often walks) with her guests in different locations, hearing their experiences of London, the world, and life, and discovering what choices they are making to redefine themselves along the way. The conversations are geared to inspire, entertain, and bring a little more breadth to the way you yourself may be thinking - wherever you are in the world.
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Welcome to The Blues Guitar Show! Your free audio guitar teacher, focusing on all things blues guitar, records, rocking music theory and gear. Covering all the genres in the Blues world from Delta to Rockabilly. Each Monday I release an episode packed with information, exercises, songs, licks and interviews with some of the best players around to give you Passion, Practice and Perseverance for your guitar playing journey! I'm a born and raised blues guitarist, studio musician and teacher on ...
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In this episode, Brent talks about the nuances of soloing over dominant chords in jazz, responding to a question from Alan Clayton, an Inner Circle member from Melbourne, Australia. Brent emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of dominant chords within a progression, highlighting that knowing the chords before and after is crucial f…
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "There Is No Greater Love." In this Jazz Piano…
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Part 2 of conversation with small business owner Michael Roach. As roughly a third of new businesses exit within their first two years and half exit within their first five years, Michael Roach (and his business, MICHAEL ROACH CREATIVE) have clearly beat the odds! Michael talks about what he attributes his success to, challenges that he has overcom…
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On this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who speaks with Jose Gonzales of New Yorkers for Community Change on the proposed legislation to regulate insurance companies’ investments in the fossil fuel industry. Then, Elizabeth EP Press talks with Thomas Kearney about the newly established Troy drug registry and the ef…
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On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the African American Heritage Parade and Juneteenth Celebration on South Pearl Street in Albany, NY, at the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center. In this labor segment, Willie recorded highlights of Author and Activist Dr. Alice Green, Directo…
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This year’s Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place on June 29 & 30, 2024 with 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to funk, blues, indie and pop. Danny Melnick is the President of Absolutely Live Entertainment and the Producer of the Friehofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, and this part 2 of his interview with Jazz San…
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Insurance companies invest enormous sums of money in fossil fuels while insurance coverage is often necessary for such projects to move forward. Meanwhile, as climate change accelerates, insurance companies are raising their rates and slashing coverage in communities most threatened by global warming. Jose Gonzalez of New Yorkers for Community Chan…
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Occasional Correspondent Garrett McCarey speaks with Michael Easterbrook, president of Mt. Ida Preservation Association about the opening of their performance space and other opportunities available at the Mt. Ida Community Space. For information go to MtIdaTroy.com or why don't you stop by at their Community Brunch held every third Sunday at their…
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Part 3 of conversation with business owner MIchael Roach of MIchael Roach Creative. Michael shared his thoughts on why creating inclusive workplaces are important to a business owner…and strategies to make that happen. He then reflected on what Juneteenth means to him and how it connects to the work he does, particularly in encouraging/assisting en…
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On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, The Rensselaer County Legislature rejected a resolution to repeal the Drug Dealer Registry Law that they recently passed. Thomas Kearney spoke with Elizabeth Press about the problems he sees with the drug dealer registry and the process for passing this law in the first place. As someone who does harm reduction work, Thom…
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In this episode, Brent addresses a great question from listener Mani Murray about the appropriate length of a solo in different musical settings. Brent emphasizes that a solo should last as long as it remains interesting and musically compelling. He discusses how to gauge when to end a solo, focusing on maintaining the quality of the music and avoi…
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Send us a Text Message. Today I'm talking with Paul Mahon the guitarist of one of my favorite UK bands - The Answer The Answer are a hard rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK and Europe, 10,000 on day one in Ja…
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Part 1 of a conversation with entrepreneur and owner of Michael Roach Creative - Michael Roach. The conversation takes some interesting twists and turns. It starts with Michael's comments when he stepped down from his role of President of the American Association of Marketing (including learning about kindness, collaboration, and being of service t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this extra episode I'm answering a question about internet information overload and where to start with improvising blues solos. To get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/ Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Head over to www.th…
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Welcome to the J&J on Jazz Podcast. This podcast was originally released on November 12th, 2021, on the Jeff Antoniuk - Educator YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and feel free to enjoy the video version as well. FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS! In episode #27, James and Jeff talk about Momentum! Not just for cement trucks and bowling ba…
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Paul Cheneour Flute, music improvisation, strands of income, addiction to thinking. Paul is one of the greatest musicians that I know. He is awesomely creative with over 60 albums to his name with fabulous collaborations with musicians world wide. The addicted to thinking – we go down the Sufi, Taoism and Zen path to liberate ourselves. How to unli…
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James N. Austin Jr., known as Cowboy Jim, is co-founder with his wife Gloria of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame located in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum was founded to recognize the many people from various ethnic groups who played a role in settling the early American western frontier. The National Multicultural, We…
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On this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who talks to Dr. Sandra Steingraber about her recent arrest at the Summer of Heat Campaign. Then, Willie Terry continues his conversation on this year's CTBU International Convention with Capital Region CBTU President Shana Davis. Later on, Marsha Lazurus talks to entrepreneu…
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This year's Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place on June 29 & 30, 2024 with 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to funk, blues, indie and pop. Jazz Sanctuary's Susan Brink interviewed Danny Melnick, President of Absolutely Live Entertainment and the Producer of the Friehofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. This is par…
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Dr. Sandra Steingraber demonstrated and was arrested at Citibank’s headquarters in New York City in June 2024 as part of the Summer of Heat campaign to end financing for fossil fuels by financial institutions. She talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the campaign and her arrests (she was arrested with both the scientists and the eld…
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In this Fast Track Friday episode, Brent discusses the common pitfalls musicians face when preparing for and performing at jazz gigs. Drawing from his extensive experience, he offers invaluable advice to ensure you’re fully prepared and professional, such as the importance of being over-prepared, arriving early, and ensuring you have all your neces…
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Sit back, dim the lights, and pour yourself a glass. For tonight's episode we present: NOISE to drink wine to. Playlist: Arooj Aftab - Na Gul FYEAR - Pt VI Precipice Beth Gibbons - Oceans Various Artists, featuring Noir et Blanc - Atteins l'Harmonie Will Régnier - Whereto Harold Land - Our Home India Gailey - Where I can be as big as the Sun Disast…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In this lesson we look at the foundational building blocks of hill country rhythm and picking hand technique. Head to the folder for the tab and backing track downloads.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_WwAzYBpLKQBRAz942uqQb4u-C3PcvYz?usp=drive_link Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesgu…
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In this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Elizabeth EP Press who speaks with Meagon Nolasco of Collar City Pride about their services for the queer community. Then, HMM’s Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, speaks with Shana Davis, the President of the Capital Region Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. Later on, Blaise Br…
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Hear how a local nonprofit organization makes many outdoor activities accessible for visually and mobility impaired folks. Russ Myer, of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance, explains how the group creates "Trail-O" options for orienteering that enable both physically challenged and able-bodied people enjoy nature. A demonstration will be held with R…
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On May 24-26, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held its 53rd International Convention in Houston, Texas. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Shana Davis, Capital Region CBTU President, who attended the convention about CBTU and issues that emerged from it. This is part two of two of their conversati…
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In this episode, Brent tackles a fantastic question from Arjun about mastering jazz solos by ear. He highlights the importance of this skill for learning jazz language and improvisation, while also clarifying that it's not the only way to learn. He acknowledges that different methods, such as theory and reading notated solos, can also be effective …
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Dr. Stephen Ko is an interdisciplinary writer at the intersection of faith, medicine, and public health. He is also the Senior Pastor of New York Chinese Alliance Church. In his new book Faith Embodied, Dr. Ko explores the intersection of his medical knowledge with his spiritual insights. Using our senses can we learn to see Scripture in a new way …
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On May 24-26, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held its 53rd International Convention in Houston, Texas. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Shana Davis, Capital Region CBTU President, who attended the convention about CBTU and issues that emerged from it. This is part one of their conversation.…
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First, we start off with a story about how the Packaging Reduction Act fared in the recent legislative session.Then, we hear from a Capital District resident who participated in the Pro-Palestinian rally at the White House last weekend.Later on, James Rath of Capital Streets joins us to talk about the results of the Candidate Questionnaire on Walk,…
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Flag Day is Friday, June 14th, and that means FlagSSS Day is also on this day! HMM correspondent Lavender spoke with two of the organizers of the FlagSSS Day Collective, Hana and EP, to find out what it’s all about.Find out more: https://linktr.ee/flagsssday.troynyHelp to bring Funkrust Brass Band to the event: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-funkr…
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One of the casualties of the chaos created in the waning hours of the 2024 NYS legislative session when Governor Hochul suddenly announced her decision to pause congestion pricing in NYC was the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. The Assembly claims it ran out of time to debate the bill after the Senate passed it, especially with…
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In this episode, Brent addresses a fascinating question from William Tino about the benefits of notating jazz solos. Brent explores the immense value of learning solos by ear, emphasizing how it enhances your ear, muscle memory, jazz vocabulary, and rhythm. This foundational skill is highly recommended by jazz educators and offers a significant ret…
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Flag Day is Friday, June 14th, and that means FlagSSS Day is also on this day! HMM correspondent Lavender spoke with two of the organizers of the FlagSSS Day Collective, Hana and EP, to find out what it’s all about.Find out more: https://linktr.ee/flagsssday.troynyHelp to bring Funkrust Brass Band to the event: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-funkr…
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Welcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano! Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Don't Blame Me." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, y…
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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea gives a summary of the NYS legislative session. Then, Elizabeth (EP) Press talks with a group advocating for Good Cause Legislation in Troy.Later on, Sina Basila Hickey gets some burning questions answered about gardening. After that, Brad Monkell talks with comedian Rob Christensen.Finally, T…
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