New Episode of Improvisation, Composition & Exploring New Sounds with Adam Cordero! In this episode, Donna sits down with New York-based saxophonist, bassoonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator Adam Cordero! Adam shares his approach to developing musical ears, learning by ear, improvising over changing meters, and finding inspiration for his compositions. He also discusses how he uses effects pedals to expand the sonic possibilities of his instruments, along with his gear, setup, and upcoming projects. Here's a detailed timestamp for you:
00:00 Musical beginnings
04:58 Pitch imagination
08:12 Developing ears
11:23 How private lessons changed the trajectory of his career
18:29 Learning by ear
20:18 Formal music education
23:40 Playing bassoon and how he end up loving it
31:48 Inspiration behind 'Zephyr'
33:06 Listen and reflect to 'Zephyr'
46:11 Listen and reflect to 'Reverie'
54:42 His tip on improvising over frequently changing meters
01:02:58 The rhythmic analysis class that changed his approach to playing
01:08:15 Intro to his composition called 'Jeju'
01:11:30 Expanding sonic capabilities with pedals
01:16:05 Tasty improvisation from one of his' IG videos
01:25:44 Gear and setup
01:33:41 Upcoming projects It's a great conversation about creativity, musical exploration, and finding your own sound. Watch the full episode and enjoy this week's conversation! Explore more about Adam Cordero, her music, background, and socials here:
https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-adam-cordero-improvisation-composition-exploring-new-sounds-ep-280
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