Jacobs Quotes
Jacobs Quotes is a project to carry on the pedagogical legacy of Arnold Jacobs through tweeting his quotes.
I was introduced to the teachings of Arnold Jacobs as a student at Northwestern University in the mid-90's. I had the privilege of attending a few of his master classes and of having one private lesson with him before he passed away. I have also spent a good deal of time in the Northwestern Library pouring over VHS tapes of his master classes over the decades. He has had a profound impact on my career as both a player and teacher.
The @JacobsQuotes project is a tribute to him and his pedagogical insights. Thank you, Mr. Jacobs!
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"Take lots of air in and then play with a small tongue." -
"Air is free. Go ahead and waste it."
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"Away from the instrument, guess at a pitch, and check yourself using a pitch pipe."
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"The first sound after a silence should always be your very best."
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"The best warm-up of brain/tissue connections is to find the norms of a great sound in the mid-range using a mid-dy… https://t.co/akSPhrxHpo