"Call & Response" is one of the best ways to practice this music. In these lessons, I will play a phrase and you will play a phrase. There are several ways to "respond" to my "call".

1. You can try to repeat my phrase exactly as I played it

2. You can try to repeat THE RHYTHM exactly as I played it, but with different notes

3. You can play your own improvisation.

Any of these are great ways to practice! It's ear training, rhythmic training, form learning, and fun all at the same time.