Bruce Arnold from NYU talks about his approach to teaching students and the importance of transcription. He explains the first time he has a lesson with a student he plays with them and tests their ears. He works on ear training with his students and picks a topic such as scales or approach notes to work on so that eventually the student is introduced to many concepts. He believes that this will enable his students to develop their own style of playing. He advises that transcribing music can be very helpful in your development as a musician.

Bruce Arnold from NYU talks about the importance of music education in our schools and how it relates and applies to other aspects of a complete education.

Bruce Arnold from NYU talks about some of the hardships of being a professional jazz musician and what it takes to be successful. He advises to get the best education you can and not to limit yourself to just playing music. He also gives advice to the parents of musicians.

Bruce Arnold from NYU gives insight into playing guitar professionally and what it takes to excel at it.