The Steve Kortyka Members Site | Robert | Activity https://members-stevekortyka.com/members/bb55nc/activity/ Activity feed for Robert. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:08:27 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 a65b8ca050c668038d5acdff2540a1ff Robert started the discussion What's the plan! in the forum The SK Improv Studio https://members-stevekortyka.com/forums/discussion/whats-the-plan/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:54:16 +0000 What's the plan!

Steve, I am just curious if you have any idea with which you are going to proceed with the live calls over the next months? i.e., what module is next.

]]> 5c7d3981f2d637ff4e39c9e48adebded Robert started the discussion Returning Member in the forum Member Introduction https://members-stevekortyka.com/forums/discussion/returning-member/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:18:54 +0000 Returning Member

Hi Steve, I took you up on your offer and returned to the Improv Studio. Looking forward to making progress. Talk soon. Robert

]]> cfecaa352eae4252c355c2930031a5d2 Robert replied to the discussion Piano Proficiency? in the forum General Discussion https://members-stevekortyka.com/forums/discussion/piano-proficiency/#post-2423 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:19:55 +0000 Reply to Piano Proficiency?

Many have recommended it, however, I believe the answer depends on your goals. I do not believe it is necessary to become a proficient jazz improvisor on a non chordal instrument. I have a basic understanding of chord formation on the keyboard. Then again I am not a proficient jazz improvisor. 🙂

]]> 4c0b6057e9a1a82ea5f5278f0258c4ea Robert replied to the discussion Becky - Alto and Tenor sax in the forum Member Introduction https://members-stevekortyka.com/forums/discussion/becky-alto-and-tenor-sax/#post-2292 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:41:39 +0000 Reply to Becky - Alto and Tenor sax

Steve, Great advice.

]]> 4860dd199a6f4801b64106ad19c21ea8 Robert replied to the discussion Becky - Alto and Tenor sax in the forum Member Introduction https://members-stevekortyka.com/forums/discussion/becky-alto-and-tenor-sax/#post-2291 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:39:59 +0000 Reply to Becky - Alto and Tenor sax

Becky, Welcome to the group. My story is very similar. I put the saxophone down for 40 years and picked it up again 18 months ago. I never learned to improvise back then, however, because of all the technical work I had done the restart was much easier than anticipated.

]]> ed65e847648e791813f6f53b8450f871 Robert started the discussion New Member Introduction in the forum Member Introduction https://members-stevekortyka.com/forums/discussion/new-member-introduction/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:27:59 +0000 New Member Introduction

New member here! I have returned to playing the saxophone after a 40 year career “vacation”. I have been at it for a few months now and I am happy to report that the return has been better than expected. I have always wanted to learn to improvise and have faced severe roadblocks after running scales and arpeggios thru the form. I now have…

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