Rick Margitza

365 Days of Practice

A unique guide on how to deepen your practice routine from one of the masters of contemporary jazz. 365 Days of Practice is the result of a project by Rick Margitza in which he posted an idea online every day during the year 2020. Exercises cover a broad spectrum of musical ideas that range from basic bebop language to its transformation into contemporary jazz. The lines are often totally unique and will enlarge your melodic pallette considerably. Includes an extensive introductory chapter outlining Rick’s practice method, learned from Gary Campbell, who was also Michael Brecker’s teacher. The book also includes access to audio fi les for each example that Rick created and plays along with. Very helpful for ingraining the sounds of these exercises in your musical memory! 365 Days of Practice can be used by musicians of all levels, on any instrument.

“This is a masterpiece! If you are looking for concepts and music to practice to expand your horizons, this book will be your friend for life.” Jerry Bergonzi