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Nick Finzer @UCNoKmPCRPJJZ2wg4urQNhpw@youtube.com

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Weekly videos from Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Entrepreneur,


01:26
How I Orchestrated the Melody in The Guru 🎶 | Jazz Orchestra Breakdown
17:36
Ear Training, Breathing, and Teaching Jazz: AskNick Q&A with Nick Finzer (July 2025)
18:37
Writing for Big Band Versus Small Group using "The Guru" (nick finzer)
37:49
Mastery Isn’t Optional: Why Trying Hard Still Matters (from AskNick April 2025)
15:12
Cherokee I'll play the hard keys! 6 13 22
07:29
what do you do when you forget your practice mute? buzzing session thoughts!
14:39
Cherokee Trading YOU play the hard keys July 11 2022
14:51
The way to be a better Jazz Musician? LISTEN with INTENTION Nov 11, 2019
03:34
It's CREATING a practice, not just the act of practice! 8 22 22
13:26
‘This I Dig of You’ - Trade Choruses with me in All 12 Keys!
08:53
THE GURU (Nick Finzer Jazz Orchestra Version)
01:20
🎺 This Trombone Solo Sneaks Up on You…
06:45
We, The People - Nick Finzer Quintet Live at The Bop Shop (2018)
06:59
How to Really Practice Major Scales for Jazz Improvisation
09:55
"Fatback" by J.J. Johnson – Live at Monk’s Jazz Club (Austin, TX) - Jazz Trombone Blues Solo
06:59
WE THE PEOPLE (Nick Finzer Jazz Orchestra Version)
15:14
This is how you develop a practice routine! (Nov 11 2018)
06:24
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation! (June 10 2019)
17:57
Transcription Tips - How to Transcribe and WHY we Transcribe (August 30th, 2020)
10:00
CHROMATIC SCALE! The Most Neglected Scale on Trombone February 7, 2022
08:59
Learn a Barry Harris Style Blues Line (Key of Bb) from Jazz Frameworks with Nick Finzer
09:02
The Star Crossed Lovers - Nick Finzer Quartet
01:30
Even MILES DAVIS loved JJ's compositions
09:39
Waking Up - LIVE (Nick Finzer Quartet) from Dreams, Visions, Illusions
01:05
the blue whale is coming back? found this great moment...
01:16
Did You Know This Easy Trick for Dominant Sevenths?
03:01
Transitioning to Pro: Keys to Success After High School
01:05:58
Nick Finzer Quartet Live in Los Angeles at Sam First - International Jazz Day 2025 - Set 2
01:08:19
Nick Finzer Quartet - International Jazz Day 2025 - Sam First Los Angeles (Set 1)
02:47
Do you always have an agenda for creative projects in advance?
03:10
Validation vs. Frustration: The Realities of a Jazz Career
02:13
Why Musicians Should Pay Themselves First (Not Just Financially)
04:21
Is Jazz Education Sustainable? Rethinking the Future of the Music
05:33
The Ugly Truth About Music Majors and Work Life Balance No One Tells You
03:42
Heart vs. Knowledge: The Real Key to Expressive Playing...
03:42
Yes, there are plenty of Lazy People... how do you balance leading and side gigs?
03:50
Jazz Composition 101: Using Forms to Kick-Start Your Writing
02:47
New Tactics for Music Business for Jazz Musicians
08:17
What is this Thing Called Love Part 6 (2.11.2019)
08:25
What is this Called Love Part 5 (2.4.2019)
11:36
What is this thing called love Part 4 (1.28.19)
09:07
What is this thing called love part 3 (1.21.2019)
15:03
What is This Thing called Love Part 2 (1.14.19)
15:27
What is this thing called love Part 1 (1 7 2019)
06:59
Ugetsu (Curtis Fuller) Introduction and Overview 4.18.22
12:26
Ugetsu Practice Tips! 4.25.2022
14:54
Five Spot After Dark - Curtis Fuller - Practice Tips
11:55
12 24 Autumn Leaves Duet!
06:18
12 17 Autumn Leaves Etude 2
08:58
12 10 Autumn Leaves Etude 1
06:30
12 3 18 Autumn Leaves Part 3 Let's talk about the harmony!
15:59
11 26 18 Autumn Leaves Part 2 Harmony and Bass Lines!
14:30
Autumn Leaves Part 1 (11 19 2018 )
05:34
Vision or Mirage? (Nick Finzer Quartet)
04:04
When Is It Time To Move On From Your Music Teacher?
05:59
Celebrating JJ Johnson: LAMENT (Live)
07:24
What to Take Away from Curtis' One by One
12:34
It's Alright with Me - Shedding Session! 9.12.22
07:50
What to Take away from Curtis' It's Alright With Me Solo - 9 19 22