How Do I Get Work As A Jazz Musician?
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Peter B Emerson
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Composer
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ArrangerPerformer
INTERMEDIATE
Being a jazz musician is not always the easiest path to take. It takes a lot of work and a lot is expected of you if you want tyo be taken seriously. It can also be difficult to find steady work in this field.
In this course, jazz composer, arranter, educator and perfeormer, Peter B Emerson walks through exectly how you to walk the path to success as a jazz musician.
Tips And Advice Peter Shares In This Video
Who Hires Jazz Musicians?
What Is Expected From A Jazz Player
Networking As A Jazz Musician
Where Jazz Is Prominent
Festivals
Online Forums
Peter B Emerson
Peter B. Emerson is an accomplished composer, arranger, and Jazz educator whose choral compositions are published by Colla Voce and Walton Music Publishing. Peter recorded an album of originals and jazz standards titled It’s You I See, available on all major streaming platforms. The title song from the album became the inspiration for ITSUIC Music LLC.
Peter has worked with a number of jazz legends, including trombonist Bill Watrous, Yellowjackets drummer Will Kennedy, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal. Peter has also worked closely with Broadway talent such as Jackie Burns (Wicked), Ruby Lewis (We Will Rock You), Janine DaVita (Grease), Rudy Cardenas (American Idol), Therese Curatolo (Postmodern Jukebox), and Kelley Jakle (Pitch Perfect).
Peter has an extensive educational background in music, holding a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies, a Bachelor of Music in Composition, and a Conservatory Diploma in Jazz Composition. He is also a Gulf War Veteran, having served in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain during Operations Desert Shield/Storm.
www.petertbemerson.com
