James Danderfer
The Artistic Path: When to let the vines grow, and when to prune.
Hello, good (morning), and welcome to the (Saturday) Morning News Post! You're busy. I'm busy. We're all busy... nothing new there, but...
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James Danderfer
2023: What If...?
Hola, good "morning," and welcome to the Saturday "Morning" News Post! I just got back from a little vacation in Mexico and 8 hours after...
James Danderfer
Ball. Dropped. And info on next VJO show.
Hello, and welcome to the Saturday (Morning) News Post! I know. I know. You've been without the SMNP for 3 weeks now. Tough stuff. I get...
James Danderfer
The Balancing Act and Creative 'Side-projects'
Hello, good morning, and welcome to the Saturday Morning News Post! The balancing act. We all know it. We all do it. For the most part,...
James Danderfer
What Happens When You Break the Chain?
Good morning and welcome to the Saturday (Morning) News Post! Readers, as you may, or may not, know. I am in the midst of a 50 day...
James Danderfer
In the Practice Room: Goal Setting vs. The Curious Mind
Hello, good morning, and welcome to the Saturday Morning News Post! This is gonna be a short one, because, well... it's already Saturday...
James Danderfer
The Importance of Critical Thinking In The Practice Room. Stop Being an Asshole... to Yourself.
Hello, good morning, and welcome to the Saturday Morning News Post! The practice room is more than a place to learn your...
James Danderfer
Accountability Partners In Practicing
Hello, good morning, and welcome to the Saturday Morning News Post! Well, the 5 minute Practice Challenge is continuing, unbroken! Victor...
James Danderfer
The Tight 5... no, really... 5 minutes of Practice.
Hello, good evening, and welcome to the Saturday (Morning) News Post! In case you missed my "Monday Midday" Instagram chat with Victor...
James Danderfer
Reframing Your Relationship to Practice
Hello, good morning (almost), and welcome to the Saturday Morning News Post. I had an enjoyable conversation with jazz bassist & educator...
James Danderfer
Let It SQUEAK!!
Hello, good afternoon and welcome to the Saturday Morning News Post... on a Sunday afternoon. This is gonna be a quick one folks! I have...
James Danderfer
Comforts and Directions
Hello and welcome to the Late-Sunday-Night News Post! I was travelling back from the Okanagan yesterday with the family. I'd say it was...
James Danderfer
Paying Tribute to the Masters... By Letting Go of the Masters
Had a fun first night of playing Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five music at Frankie's Jazz Club here in Vancouver (back again tonight). It was...
James Danderfer
Yes, Practicing Should Be Enjoyable, If Not "Fun"
Good morning and welcome to the Sunday nowhere-near-Morning News Post! Had a great time talking with my fellow musician and friend Geeta...
James Danderfer
Lessons Learned and the "Tight 20"
Welcome to the Saturday Morning New Post y'all!! I'll be honest with you, after making the big announcement to my mailing list that I...
James Danderfer
"Saturday Morning News Post" to return... next Saturday.
See you then! (Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Fantasy (the rider on the red horse), 1926.)
James Danderfer
Upcoming September '22 Shows
Hey everyone! Here are some upcoming shows: Sept 4 (2pm) @ Maffeo Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo: I'll be featured on clarinet with the...
James Danderfer
"ALL THE FLOWERS" ALBUM ARRIVED! ... 6 months ago
Oof! How time flies. Sooo yes, the album was released, and everyone on my mailing list (are YOU on my mailing list?) was invited to a...
James Danderfer
New Album "All the Flowers" Coming Dec 26
Excited to announce the upcoming release of "All the Flowers" led by Quincy Davis and myself. It will be a digital release, available Dec...
James Danderfer
New website, new blog post!
Hey everybody! I've been meaning to write more often about all things Danderfer, but I've also got three schools to teach at, five...
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