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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-18 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-14 | Michael | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for the advice, exactly spot on and exactly what I was looking for, I shall check out that book, I was unaware of theory behind piano accompaniment, or books that teach that, (I find that if I understand something in music, I can do it, and I have learned most from watching other musicians play or playing with them). It's nice to intelligent practical advice from an actual expert. (One last question I would have would be how to develop the ability to do piano fill ins during stops in the melody, I'm sure I'll pick it up, but actual theory behind it would fasten the process! |
| 2008-12-15 | Robert | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-11 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-07-19 | Keith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-04-02 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-03-12 | Joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Dr. DowDell |
| 2008-02-17 | joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-12-01 | Cletus | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your help Professor. |
| 2007-08-28 | Aaron George | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You for your help! -aaron |
| 2007-05-11 | Lester | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Professor. My history teacher will be pleased to know he's correct. |
| 2006-12-31 | brian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | all right! That's what I needed to know. |
| 2006-08-25 | Anne Jackson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, this helps. |
| 2006-07-29 | Hugh Mungus | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Professor! That explains what I was asking. |
| 2006-07-26 | Nassim | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-07-08 | Jon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Many thanks, Prof. Your site looks great and I may well be interested in purchasing your book when I've finished making notes on the Levine one. Thanks again Jon |
| 2006-04-10 | Lawrence Talbot | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great explanation, thank you very much! |
| 2006-02-10 | Kate Wood | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much, ill get jiving straigt away!! |
| 2005-12-24 | Mike Eidson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks D.C., for your quick reply on my singing issue! I'll try out those things which you recommended. Best regards, Mike Eidson |
| 2005-12-18 | Martin | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks very much for the response! very helpful!! |
| 2005-07-01 | Michael Mawhinney | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I thank you Mr. DowDell. I am not qualified to rate you on knowledgeability as you obviously know much more than I do. Your response would probably be more clear to a person who knows a bit more about theory and music terminology, but the response will "stretch" me a bit to familiarize myself with this terminology. You couldn't have been more timely and polite, and I thank you so much. |
| 2005-03-26 | Buddy Rambo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful answer. Thank you very much |
| 2005-03-15 | Tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Muy Bueno! So fast, so concise, it'd blow your mind. Are you ready for the D C Dowel'inator?!?!? |
| 2005-03-15 | Stretch | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Muy Bueno! So fast, so concise, it'd blow your mind. Are you ready for the D C Dowel'inator?!?!? |
| 2005-02-19 | joe jones | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | You were very helpful. I will contact for further information in the future. |
| 2005-02-18 | Jo Lee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Many thanks for your insight and your time. Very helpful. |
| 2005-02-18 | daniel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your quick reply. The links you've provided will get be started and the resource listed will help in the future. Regards, John |
| 2005-01-23 | Peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Set me in the right direction, thanks. |
| 2004-12-28 | cole | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you again for taking the time to address my questions regarding orchestration and arranging. You brought up good things to keep in mind. Best regards, JP |
| 2004-11-21 | Kelvin Cheung | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very good advise. Thank you very much! |
Answers by Expert:
D C DowDell
Expertise
D C DowDell will answer questions about Jazz improvisation, composition, chord voicing, scales and modes, practice techniques and ear training. Professor DowDell also enjoys discussions on Jazz musicology and the evolution of style.
Experience
D C DowDell is a professional Jazz pianist/composer who currently teaches online Jazz studies at A Passion for Jazz!. He has been teaching music for over 25 years at 2 major universities, several community colleges as well as accepting students for private study.
As an educator, D C DowDell has published articles at the university level and recently published Basic Musicianship a primary reference text for pianists, vocalists and composers.
D C also maintains an active performance schedule, having appeared with Rosemary Clooney, Marilyn McCoo, Bobby Vinton to name just a few. Generally, D C stays in the Southern California area with Jazz ensemble or as a solo artist.
Organizations
American Federation of Musicians
National Music Teachers Association
International Association of Jazz Educators
Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Music Education from UCLA
Masters of Music Composition from UNT
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