Practice | Artopia

Bob Masteller explains the importance of practicing music scales and talks about jazz and swing musician, Benny Goodman, as an example.

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Formal Training | Artopia

Bob Masteller shares some of his formal training that started at nine years old in public school and continued with private lessons throughout high school.

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Harlem Renaissance | Artopia

Bob Masteller shares how The Harlem Renaissance was the most exciting period in the history of jazz. The Harlem Renaissance took place in Harlem, New York between the end of World War I and the middle...

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Listening | Artopia

Bob Masteller talks about the art of listening and how listening helps develop an ear for music.

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Musical Influences | Artopia

Bob Masteller talks about his musical influences from growing up. He grew up in the era of jazz and swing with some of his favorite musicians being Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington.

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School Project | Artopia

Bob Masteller talks about creating a project that will teach students about jazz and also give them the opportunity to experience jazz music.

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Sports and Music | Artopia

Bob Masteller talks about the correlation between playing music and playing sports.

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What I Love | Artopia

Bob Masteller explains what he loves about playing jazz music.

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What is a Vibraphone? | Artopia

Bob Masteller explains how he self-taught himself to play the vibraphone. The vibraphone (or the vibes) is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It's similar to the xylophone and is commonly...