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Joe Allard: Lessons from the Master

June 30, 2017 IM

Joe Allard is considered one of most influential and brilliant woodwind teachers that ever lived. For more than 40 years he taught at The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and New England Conservatory. His students included jazz greats, as well as many first chair players in major symphony orchestras. Over the years, Allard’s teachings have become legendary and now for the first time you will be able to hear him teach lessons. This book put together by Local 802 (New York City) member William Meade includes 18 lessons with audio tracks that cover some of his key concepts. Listen to Allard’s teachings first-hand and discover this amazing teacher for yourself.

Joe Allard: Lessons from the Master, by William Meade,
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