Scott J. Kulick Trumpet, Guitar and Bass | Lessons and Performance1(516)234-JAZZ / 1(516)234-5299
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The New York Music School
Since December, 2010, I have been teaching In-Your-Home Music Lessons through The New York Music School (NYMS). The NYMS was founded by myself, trombonist James Hall and trumpet player Ryan Messina to provide convenient and professional music lessons in the New York Metropolitan area. To coincide with these changes, I will be moving the ‘lessons’ [...]
VA Students: Its been a year . . . How’s everybody doing?
Its hard to believe it has already been a year since I returned to New York. The year has been busy and exciting. I’ve made new friends, begun teaching new students, spent the last year studying with such great musicians as Michael Mossman, Antonio Hart, David Berkman, Jeb Patton and John McNeil. I’ve gone to [...]
Special Offer: Summer Music Lessons Buy Three-Get One Free
Sign up for In-Your-Home music lessons during the month of June and receive this special introductory offer. When you prepay your first month of In-Your-Home Music Lessons, the fourth lesson is on me. Don’t let another summer go to waste. Lessons are available on weekdays and weekends to accommodate your schedule. Please feel free to [...]
On Listening Backwards . . .
Many of my students have heard me refer to listening backwards. When first introduced to Jazz – or any music . . .
End of Summer
With my own classes beginning in just over a week, I’d like to take a moment to catch up with all of my friends and former students in Virginia. Please let me know what you’ve been up to this summer: Go on vacation? Hear any great concerts? Performed in any concerts? What music have you [...]
Welcome!
Welcome to the new www.scottkulick.com. As you can see, the formatting is completely different, but don’t be fooled by the new coat of paint; the real improvements are functional: Better menus for quicker navigation. More multimedia content. A mobile version for smart/iphone users. You can even call me with the new Google Voice Widget And [...]
Last Chance: Group Makeup Session Saturday June 19 @ 11am
I will be holding a group makeup session this Saturday June 19 from 11am-noon. This will be your last opportunity to get a makeup lesson before my final day at Ridenhour Music (Thursday June 24). Students planning to attend should RSVP by in the comment section below. Be sure to bring your instrument, all necessary [...]
Recommended Method Books
Below are some of my preferred method books for the trumpet: The Arban Book- The trumpet player’s bible, it is truly necessary for any developing player. It covers all ground: flexibility, articulation, rhythm, intervals. Exercises introduce the player to every common technique on the trumpet (multiple tonguing, trills, mordents, etc.) As an advanced player, I [...]
Students: Keep up with me on Facebook
Students (current, former, and future) can now keep up with me on facebook.
Call me courtesy of Google Voice
You can now call me using the below widget. Simply input your phone number, and Google Voice will connect us.
Student Testimonials
As you all should know, in July I will be moving to New York to pursue my master’s degree at the Aaron Copland School of Music. I would greatly appreciate if you could write a few words, about your experiences with me as your teacher over the last few years. We’ve had a great time [...]
Letter to Students & Parents
Dear Students & Parents, I wanted to be the first to let you know that this fall I will begin studies towards my masters degree at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York. As such I will be leaving the area at the end of June. Lessons will continue as scheduled in the [...]
Reminder: No Lessons May 17-20
Quick Reminder: There will be no lesson Monday May 17, Tuesday May 18, Wednesday May 19 or Thursday May 20. Regular lessons will resume on Saturday May 22.
Special Schedule for May 2010
Below is the altered schedule for May 10-12, 2010. Please eMail me to request any unclaimed timeslot. Any students who did not participate in the performance are expected to be at one of the two group sessions on Tuesday May 11. If you are unable to attend, please let me know by Monday May 10 [...]
Lessons Update
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Student Calendar: May 2010
Dear Students & Parents, There have been some changes to the summer schedule. There will be no regular lessons Saturday May 8 through Thursday May 20. For students who participated in the Spring Performance, our Dress Rehearsal on April 24 & Performance on May 1 take the place of these two lessons. For all students [...]
Students Perform at Longwood Park
ALL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SECOND POT-LUCK JAM SESSION SATURDAY MAY 1 2:00 – 4:00 @ LONGWOOD PARK IN SALEM (CORNER OF MAIN ST. & CRAIG AVE) FEATURING THE MUSIC OF: JOHNNY CASH ERIC CLAPTON PINK FLOYD HERBIE HANCOCK GREEN DAY AND MUCH MUCH MORE *PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS & BEACH [...]
Special Schedule for Saturday May 1
To accommodate the Student Performance at Longwood Park, the schedule for Saturday May 1st will be as follows: 9:30 – Austin S. 10:00 – David T. 10:30 – Hunter E. 11:00 – Chad W. Thank you.
Student Calendar April 2010
April 2010 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Rehearsal (C’Burg) 1:30-2:30 19. Individual Group Rehearsals (Salem) 20. Individual Group Rehearsals (Salem) 21. Individual Group Rehearsals (Salem) 22. Individual Group Rehearsals (Salem) 23. 24. Dress Rehearsal (Salem) 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Key [...]
Student Calendar: March 2010
March 2010 1. 2. 3. Rehearsal (C’Burg) 5:00-6:00 6:30-7:00 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Individual Makeups (Salem) 9. Rehearsal (Salem) 5:00-6:00 6:30-7:00 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Rehearsal (C’Burg) 1:30-2:30 3:30-4:30 29. Individual Makeups (Salem) 30. 31. Rehearsal (Salem) 5:00-6:00 6:30-7:00 [...]
Student Update: March 27, 2010
Christiansburg Students Salem Students Students not participating in the upcoming performance Christiansburg Students Don’t forget we will be rehearsing Tomorrow, Sunday March 28 from 1:00-2:00. Any students unable to make it should contact me ASAP. Upcoming Events: (C’Burg) Sunday March 28: Rehearsal 1:00 – 2:00 Sunday April 4: No Lessons (Easter Sunday) Sunday April 18: [...]
Makeup Lessons Scheduled for Monday March 8
Makeup Lesson Scheduled for Monday March 8: 4:00 – Ashton F. 4:30 – Hunter E. (Salem) 5:00 – Dave T. (Salem) 5:30 – Matt B. (Salem) 6:00 – ________ 6:30 – ________ 7:00 – Cathy F. (C’Burg) 7:30 – ________ 8:00 – ________ Any students interested in scheduling additional makeup lessons should eMail me ASAP.
No Regular Lessons March 3-9
There will be no regularly scheduled lessons March 3-9. In its place, I will be holding rehearsals for the Spring Performance on Tuesday March 9 @ 5:00-6:00 or 6:30-7:30. Any students unable to attend on Tuesday March 9 should contact me ASAP to reschedule.
Spring Student Performance
After the success of our 2009 Holiday Music Performance (well, actually 2010 thanks to the weather but that’s besides the point) I have begun preparations for our Spring 2010 performance. Students will again be broken up into small ‘bands’. Each band will get to choose, learn, rehearse and ultimately perform their repertoire. To prepare, I [...]
