Business Details
We have been mastering the Chapman Stick since 1984, dedicating over three decades to its performance and pedagogy. Our expertise spans jazz performance, composition, and specialized instruction for both Stick and guitar students. We have earned recognition from legends like Nat Hentoff, Tony Levin, and Emmett Chapman for our mastery and innovation. Our instructional materials, including the "Ultimate Stick" DVD series and "Stickology," are trusted resources worldwide. We compose and perform original works featured on acclaimed albums such as "The Answer's Inside" and "Sonic Imagination." Our teaching methodology combines rigorous fundamentals with advanced techniques tailored to each student's goals.
We provide personalized lessons, workshops, and masterclasses designed to accelerate musical growth. Our professional standards ensure every performance and educational product reflects the highest artistic integrity. We are committed to advancing the Chapman Stick's visibility through collaborations with world-class musicians. Client satisfaction drives our dedication to accessible, transformative music education and unforgettable live experiences.
We provide personalized lessons, workshops, and masterclasses designed to accelerate musical growth. Our professional standards ensure every performance and educational product reflects the highest artistic integrity. We are committed to advancing the Chapman Stick's visibility through collaborations with world-class musicians. Client satisfaction drives our dedication to accessible, transformative music education and unforgettable live experiences.
Highlights and features
- We have specialized in Chapman Stick mastery since 1984.
- Our instructional DVDs are produced by TrueFire with 44 chapters.
- We are featured in Scott Yanow's Great Jazz Guitarists book.
- Our compositions appear on acclaimed albums with world-class jazz musicians.
- We offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's musical goals.
Services
Stick Lessons
We provide personalized Chapman Stick instruction for all skill levels, drawing on over 35 years of dedicated expertise. Lessons cover fundamentals, advanced techniques, and unique methods like the kerchunk move. Students gain mastery through structured curricula designed by a recognized Stick authority.
Guitar Lessons
Our guitar lessons integrate jazz theory, improvisation, and technique refined through decades of professional performance. We tailor each session to the student's goals, whether beginner or advanced. Learners benefit from insights featured in Scott Yanow's renowned Great Jazz Guitarists publication.
Workshops
We conduct immersive workshops and masterclasses focusing on Chapman Stick performance, composition, and ensemble collaboration. Participants engage directly with advanced concepts and real-time problem solving. These sessions are ideal for musicians seeking rapid skill acceleration in a supportive professional environment.
Performance Bookings
We accept bookings for solo, duo, and ensemble jazz performances featuring the Chapman Stick's unique sonic palette. Our concerts showcase original compositions and innovative arrangements praised by critics like Nat Hentoff. Audiences experience lyrical improvisation and rhythmic depth from a master instrumentalist.
Instructional Materials
Our instructional materials include the Ultimate Stick DVD series with 44 chapters and the Stickology book co-endorsed by Tony Levin. These resources deliver comprehensive theory, technique, and humor for self-paced study. Musicians worldwide trust our curriculum to advance their Stick proficiency effectively.
