Justin Stanton Masterclass: Writing for Snarky Puppy vs. Adapting the Song to a Band JAZZHEAVEN.COM

???? Justin Stanton Masterclass: Writing for Snarky Puppy vs. Adapting the Song to a Band LIVE Masterclass + Q&A!
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Comparing & contrasting compositional approaches as they relate to specific ensembles
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✨Justin covered:
* Tips for writing & orchestrating for large & unconventional ensembles

* Tips for adapting compositions to a variety of ensembles

* Tips for creating effective & efficient demos (Logic Pro) & charts

???? WRITES JUSTIN:
"I'm super-excited to dig into my two tunes, "Broken Arrow" and "Free Fall" off the latest Snarky Puppy album "Empire Central" (Grammy-nominated for best contemporary instrumental album) with you all on January 8th!

We’re going to dive into my original Logic Pro demos, official transcriptions, and live in-studio performances of the tunes to compare & contrast their paths from initial idea to final product.

Looking forward to seeing you there!"

???? PREVIOUS ATTENDEES:
"I am so inspired to compose!
Thank you so much for sharing your spirit, thoughts & ideas!"

"Excellent material, and something that can be utilized immediately."

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✨ About JUSTIN STANTON:

From Tennessee to Texas to New York, 3x Grammy Award-winning Justin Stanton has allowed the infinite opportunities found in the world of music to lead him across the globe.

As a trumpet player, keyboardist, and composer, Justin has developed a reputation as a multi-faceted musician who can serve an essential role to whichever artist he is contributing, both onstage and in the studio.

While at the prestigious University of North Texas, where he performed for two years in the One O'Clock Lab Band, Justin joined Snarky Puppy that, since its humble beginnings, has gone on to earn three GRAMMY Awards.

Justin has performed and recorded with the group since 2006, appearing on the majority of their numerous studio and live recordings.

Justin appears on recordings with artists as diverse as David Crosby, Donald Fagen, Harry Shearer/Derek Smalls, Larry Carlton, Randy Brecker, Robert Glasper, Trombone Shorty, Musiq Soulchild, Kirk Franklin, Laura Mvula, Becca Stevens, and Salif Keita.

He has also shared the stage with Joe Walsh, Michael McDonald, Toto, Derek Trucks, Terence Blanchard, Chris Potter, Eric Harland, and Fatoumata Diawara, to name a few.

Justin resides in Brooklyn, New York, and is in constant demand for his ability as a multi-instrumentalist, knowledge of synthesis and sound design, familiarity with a broad spectrum of musical realms, and abundant creative energy.

In spring of 2019, Justin released Secret Place, his long-awaited debut solo record of all new original material, and in June of this year, he released an adaptation of Flor Peeters' 35 Miniatures for Organ for synthesizers.

✨MUSIC CREDIT????????????????????????
Mirrors - Over The Line @mirrorsomfg
Mirrors is: Becca Stevens, Gisela João, Justin Stanton, Louis Cato & Michael League
Written by Becca Stevens and Michael League
Arranged and Produced by Mirrors
Recorded, Engineered, and Mixed by Nic Hard
Mastered by Dave McNair
Filmed by João Marques
Video edited by João Marques and Justin Stanton

Becca Stevens: Lead vocals, background vocals
Justin Stanton: Keyboards, drum programming, background vocals
Louis Cato: Acoustic guitar, drums, background vocals
Michael League: Acoustic guitar, electric bass, synth bass, background vocals

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