All presentations are based on a school's individual needs and will meet the students at their level. Most will include a mixture of the following. Teachers may request specific topics in advance. 1. Jazz Improvisation and Theory • Approaching Jazz as another language and using the same learning process • Ear Training, 'Call and Response' technique • Building vocabulary through the use of Blues, Bebop, and Pentatonic scales • Voice leading with 3rds and 7ths • Listening Lists, Using the Internet as a resource • Transcription Process • Playing beyond the 'Changes' • Making a musical statement at any playing level • Advanced Topics if appropriate 2. Jazz Ensemble   • Swing Feel—deriving swing 8th notes from the Triplet • Playing as a section / playing with members of other sections • Intonation within the group • Stylistic Interpretations, Shaping Lines, Importance of Dynamics • Sight-Reading • Saxophone Sectionals upon request 3. Jazz Combo   • Standard Repertoire • Styles of Legendary Jazz Small Groups • Harmonic and Rhythmic interaction between soloist and rhythm section 4. Jazz Arranging   • Big Band and Combo — discussions on Re-harmonization, Instrumentation • (color, weight, density), Metric Modulations, Form, etc. • Piano Skills for Non-pianists 5. Music Business   • Taking charge of your future—'YOU, Inc.' • Practices of the Successful Freelance Musician—making connections, • self-promotion, basic marketing skills, and people skills. 6. Jazz Concert with Russ Nolan   • As a soloist with big band or combo—please forward music in advance; • discount given when rehearsal and concert are the same evening as the clinic. • The Russ Nolan Quartet—as part of the performance schedule or as a stand-alone. • Fee will depend on prior travel and lodging arrangements.