The key word here on the cover of Walston’s latest spiral-bound guide is “teach.” This isn’t a guide for how to “play” jazz and improvisation, but very specifically how to teach it. “Helping educators of all backgrounds teach jazz is underrepresented in pedagogy, and somehow I am incredibly passionate about it,” says Walston, and that passion somehow bursts out of the academic work. Make no mistake, this book isn’t for anyone. But it’s an invaluable resource for those music teachers looking to impart wisdom about the finer points of playing jazz. How do you teach improvisation? This is where you find out.
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