May 17, 2014

Joe Lovano played my composition!

While studying phrasing with Joanne Brackeen, I asked Joe Lovano to play one of my compositions for an assignment — he not only played the melody but improvised on it. An unforgettable moment that inspired me to hear my music in a whole new way.

February 5, 2014

Taking a breath with Danilo Perez and Joe Lovano

In a masterclass with Danilo Perez and Joe Lovano, Joe told me to deepen my sound — so I began breath support exercises like singing from a ball, yoga, diaphragm training, posture work.