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BML Welcomes Michael Kammers

Submitted by BML on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 00:23

Fresh off a 5 week U.S. tour playing saxophone and organ with The Suite Unraveling, BML welcomes Michael Kammers to their roster of teachers.  A versatile musician, (Saxophonist/Pianist, Composer, Bandleader) Michael has been active in the creative music scene in Brooklyn since his arrival 9 years ago as leader of the 13 piece powerhouse The MK Groove Orchestra and as a sideman a wide variety of contexts.  Michael combines a laid back style with a rigorous approach. 

MKGO Big Band Clinic @ Onondaga Community College, 2008


Michael Kammers teaches Saxophone, Piano and Composition at Brooklyn Music Lessons

Learn more about Michael's music and performances at www.mkmkmk.com

Digital Piano for the home

Submitted by BML on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 12:14

It has come up recently that a few students are looking for an affordable digital piano for their respective homes, so I've decided to put in my 2 cents.

When I was studying at the New School University's Jazz & Contemporary Music Program, I learned about the Yamaha P80 Digital Piano. The piano proficiency classes were held in rooms with about 10 of these keyboards; the piano sound is decent and the action on them is remarkably good for a keyboard. Unlike many digital pianos, the Yamaha P line of keyboards actually feel like a piano! This, I feel is the most important factor in choosing a digital piano for home practice. I went around to a few music stores in the city and tried out all the weighted key digital pianos for under $1000 and the Yamaha P80 had the best feel. I remember the Kurtzweil having the best sound, but it was more expensive and so I ended up buying the P80.

Below is a link to the new, updated P80, the Yamaha P85. The P85 is great because it has BUILT-IN SPEAKERS (my P80 didn't have that). So, after you plug it into the wall for power, you're set - no amp or stereo is needed to make sound. It sells for just over $600, which in my opinion is quite a deal.

 

Yamaha P85 88-Key Digital PianoYamaha P85 88-Key Digital Piano

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