AboutD 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
Expert: D C DowDell Date: 7/28/2008 Subject: music
Question i am a rap artist and have not made any moves regarding pursuing a entertainment career! the rap hip hop today is extremly poor and my lyrics are explosive since i have not made any moves to pusue this career i was thinking if it would be possible to have my songs sold and performed to entertain the loyal hip hop audience? my lyrics are not ordinary and are extremly potent. i would expect at least one to be #1 on the charts. could you help me find a destination for my talent please,
thanks Kris
Answer Hello Kris and thank you for contacting me through AllExperts.com.
The internet is a great resource for research. Do some searches for forums that discuss this topic; learn from others, read what they do to get their tunes heard and how to market them. There are several popular songwriter's forums and well as quite a few discussion forums that address rap music specifically.
Also, find other rap artists who have done well and present your questions directly to them. You may be surprised how many are willing to help.
Good luck,
D C DowDell
Professor of Music
A Passion for Jazz!
studio: 619.223.2069
mobile: 619.855.2069 http://www.apassion4jazz.net
