Hello 2021

I'm Happy to say I survived 2020 with just a few bumps and bruises. Though there were not many gigs  , I was able to put my attention on practicing and teaching via zoom. I have so valued my students this year. They have really helped me to dig deep into the music and I have  enjoyed getting to know them as people. It is my hope to keep developing this side of my life as I have found it very rewarding. It is hard to know exactly where the music will take us but it is my intention to bring my A game to whatever opportunities that come my way. I've been working on having a deeper connection to the jazz repertoire . I learn lyrics, check out various recordings in different keys, try to internalize the melody with understanding and care for great phrasing. We'll see if this work brings great fruit. I hope it does.
     I miss my music community a great deal and look forward to the world coming back to us all. Anyone interested in studying with me please contact me through the website www.jimdonica.com or email me at jimdonica@gmail.com.