Roberto Occhipinti
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Day One: The non negotiables for Bassist-Pitch and Rhythm
Outline of Discussion Topics
   1) Bass technique: Daily routine,Classical Bass,Scale and Chord Study, Jazz Techniques and theory

 Listening and Analysis Session: Plus Latin Standards (Cuban and Brazilian influenced)
-Afro Blue
-Yemaya
-Song For My Father
-Tin Tin Deo
-Triste
-Flor De Lis
-Partido Alto
-Mambo Influenciado

Day Two: The New Improviser
Outline of Discussion Topics

Modern Challenges for the Bassist in the 21st Century
   1) Definition of improvisation and solo (tonal)

   2) Melodic and harmonic improvisation (modal)

   3) Rhythmic improvisation

   4) Contemporary improvisation elements

Listening and Analysis Session:
   -Modern Repertoire by NYC composers

-Joe Lovano
-John Scofield
-Chris Potter
-Donny McAslin
-Steve Coleman
TBA

Day Three: The Arranger/Composer
Outline of Discussion Topics
   1) Basic arranging/composing elements: Intros, codas, interludes, vamps, transitions, shout choruses,

   2) Re-harmonization of a melody, Contrafact (new melodies on pre-existing harmonic progressions)

   3) Arranging for instruments: solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, and sextet
*Orchestration and Copying in Sibelius

-Original Compositions and arrangements by the students and staff
-In Depth use of Sibelius for professional standard Music presentation

Day Four: The Performer

Outline of Discussion Topics
1) The Repertoire: originals vs standards
2) The stage set up, microphones, monitors, the sound man
3) Rehearsal technique
4) The show, the set list, featuring band members
5) Role and expectations: leader, music director



Day Five: The Recording Artist
Outline of Discussion Topics
   1) The studio time and audio recording: the recording engineer, mixing, editing, mastering, the record producer

   2) The concept (record title, song list)

   3) Video recording for commercial and promotional use (e.g., YouTube)

   4) Live recording (audio and video)

In depth use of Pro Tools for editing and mixing.

Listening and Analysis session:
  - a selection of modern recordings supplied by students and staff for analysis
* Roberto Occhipinti is an award winning record producer specializing in Jazz and Classical recordings.