News & Events

BIT instructors have been busy lately. A few highlights:
Putter Smith is featured in the November 2003 issue of Bass Player Magazine, which includes an in-depth interview with the acoustic jazz bass specialist as well as a private lesson in improvisation. At BIT, Putter will debut a new elective beginning with the Winter 2004 quarter. Entitled "20th Century Jazz Bass", in it Putter will explore the compositions of Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and others, with particular attention to bass lines and harmony.
Ernest Tibbs has just returned from a five week European tour with famed jazz guitarist Allan Holdsworth. At BIT, Ernest teaches Fretboard Basics, Reading, and works alongside pianist Carl Schroeder in the legendary Schroeder Live Playing Workshop.
Alexis Sklarevski appears on a new CD from country artist Frank Rose. Also featured are drummer John Molo (Bruce Hornsby) and keyboardist Skip Edwards (Dwight Yoakam), as well as fellow MI instructors including country guitar specialist Al Bonhomme and vocalist Carol Rogers. Alexis divides his time at BIT between teaching (Playing Technique, Beatles Basslines, Fusion Live Playing Workshop) and managing the program as BIT Department Head.