When you think of the flute, what comes to mind? A lilting flute solo over a professional orchestra? The jazz flute? Believe it or not, the flute can do a lot more than just classical or jazz music. The flute became a very popular instrument for avante garde composers to use in the 20th Century…. Read more »
Posts By: Jerry Evans
Victor Borge: Pianist and Comedian
This week, I decided to take a look at the piano from a humorous perspective. Victor Borge was a classical piano player who captivated his audiences through humor. Hailing from Denmark, Borge grew up in a family of musicians, so he started studying piano at the Royal Danish Music Conservatory at age 10. In his first… Read more »
JESM Instructor Publishes 2nd Book
First of all, Raluca Bojor is a phenomenal piano instructor. While she consistently receives incredible reviews from students, patents and even fellow staff, her talents stretch far beyond the studio. Raluca’s talents do not go unnoticed. One of my favorite things about Raluca is the diversity of her work. In addition to teaching and studying as a grad… Read more »
Cello is awesome!
For this week’s informative blog, I decided take some time to learn about the cello. The cello is a magnificent instrument that enjoys huge popularity. This high profile instrument is popular for good reason. It’s versatility in both tone and range of pitch makes it ideal for both accompaniment and solo performance. So far I… Read more »
The History of the Modern Drumset
Lately we have been focusing on many of the older instruments that the school offers. There is a wealth of interesting information out there about woodwind or brass instruments. Today, we’re going to bring it back to something a little more mainline – the modern drum set. Drums are actually one of the instruments that… Read more »
Why Viola Lessons?
At the Jerry Evans School of Music, our goal is to be one of the top Strings Programs in the whole Chicagoland area. We pursue excellence and think big! The JESM offers lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello, & Double Bass. We also just launched a Chamber Strings Ensemble for all four string instruments. This fall… Read more »
Tuba Lessons at the JESM
Why Brass Lessons? Why Tuba Lessons? Almost every day, the Jerry Evans School of Music receives calls from parents who are starting their children on music lessons. Amidst all of the instrument choices, a number of students want to start a brass instrument like Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium , or Tuba. However, some parents shy away from those instruments… Read more »
JESM Trombone Department Sees Awesome Growth
I have always been a stringed instrument guy. For some reason, guitars, pianos, violins, violas, cellos and double basses have always made a little more sense to me than the brass and woodwind instruments. Over the course of the last year, I have been privileged to be exposed to a myriad of instruments. Our brass… Read more »
JESM Instructor Serves as Guest performer for Yucatan Symphony Orchestra
Every couple of months, the staff at the JESM get together for a staff meeting. There is always plenty of coffee and laughter to be shared among the faculty. This past staff meeting, our trumpet, trombone and tube instructor, Jon Samuel, pulled Jerry and I aside with some very exciting news. Jon had been contacted… Read more »
From George Handel to Led Zeppelin – Let the Strings Show You Their Full Potential
Whenever I mention our awesome upcoming summer strings program to my wife, she is always quick to remind me of her seven years in her school’s orchestra program. She first picked up the viola in third grade, a choice made for her because there were already too many students who wanted to learn the violin…. Read more »
