Dr. Lou Fischer Sheet Music
About this collection
Dr. Lou Fischer Sheet Music
Dr. Lou Fischer's sheet music collection centers on the Rhythm Section Workshop for Jazz Directors, a comprehensive training system designed to build strong foundational skills in jazz rhythm section playing. This method combines printed instructional materials with audio and video resources, covering piano, bass guitar, drumset, and guitar from a director's perspective. The collection also includes works by collaborators Fred Hamilton, Steve Houghton, and Shelly Berg, all experienced jazz educators and performers.
Who it's for
- Jazz directors building rhythm section programs from the ground up
- Private instructors teaching piano, bass, guitar, or drums in jazz contexts
- Rhythm section musicians seeking organized, method-based instruction
What's inside
- Rhythm Section Workshop core series with teacher manual, DVD, and CD
- Individual instrument books (piano, bass guitar, guitar, drumset) each paired with CD
- Supplemental melody book covering C, B-flat, E-flat, and C bass clef instruments
- Shipped physical format combining scores with audio and video materials
Things to consider
Start with the Teacher's Training Kit to understand Fischer's methodology and rehearsal framework, then assign individual rhythm section players their corresponding instrument book and CD. The supplemental melody book works well for introducing horn players to the same material, creating unified ensemble understanding. Since each instrument book includes its own CD, players can practice independently between group sessions.