Hank Feldman’s diverse musical background impacts not only
his performances, but his ability as a clinician to impact both
the musical and personal growth of young musicians. As the President
of the F.A.M.E.
Foundation and Director of Evolved
Learning, Inc., Hank incorporates holistic applications into
his playing and into his clinics. These applications known as Life
Learning Techniques, address both musical techniques and holistic
techniques. These techniques include areas such as relaxation, breathing,
affirmation, and visualization.
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on Hank Feldman's Clinics
PROGRAMS
Classical Set List
- Sueños Negros (Feldman) 6 minutes
- Danza de la Moza (Ginastera) 5 minutes
- 2 Songs (Poulenc) 6 minutes
- Czardas (Monti) 5 minutes
- Floods of Spring (Rachmaninoff) 3 minutes
- Images (Feldman) 5 minutes
- 2 Hebrew Melodies (Ravel) 8 minutes
- Czardas (Monti) 5 minutes
- Canco a la Verge (Casals) 5 minutes
- Sonata in G minor (Bach) 10 minutes
- Colores Trio (Feldman) 10 minutes
- Vocalise (Rachmaninoff) 7 minutes
- Gigue, from Partita #2 in D minor
(Bach) 6 minutes
- Sonata Thom Ritter (George) 12 minutes
The above list rotates with other solo selection lists.
Latin and Ethnic Jazz Set
List
- Caravan (Juan Tizol) Afro-Cuban
- Besame Mucho (Consuelo Velasquez) Tango
- Fe (Enrique C. Feldman) Latin lezmer
- Mambo Influenciado (Chucho Valdes) Mambo
- Birks Werks (Dizzy Gillespie) Blues
- Claudia (Chucho Valdes) Bolero
- Yisrael Voraita (Traditional/arr. Feldman)
Latin Klezmer
- Sea Journey (Chick Corea) Latin Funk
- Softly, as a Morning Sunrise (Romberg/Hammerstein)
Bossa Nova
- Cha Cha Cha (Chucho Valdes) Cha Cha
- Night in Tunesia (Dizzy Gillespie) Afro-Cuban
- La Esencia Del Guaguanco (C. Curet Alonso)
Guaracha
- Quemado (Enrique C. Feldman) Flamenco Mambo
- Blues in the Closet (Oscar Pettiford) Blues
- Recordame (Joe Henderson) Latin Jazz
- Straight, No Chaser (Thelonius Monk) Uptempo
Swing
The above list rotates with other jazz selection lists.
CLINICS
Instrumental Fundamentals
Brass Master Class
Improvisation
Life Learning Techniques
Leadership and Career Development
Integration of Life Learning
Techniques in the Early Childhood Learning Environment

Instrumental Fundamentals
These clinics are for any instrumentalist and focus on the development
of control of the air stream and phrasing. This clinic can address
any age student and can be delivered in a master class format or
a large group setting. Depending on the background of the students,
other fundamental concepts can be introduced.
Brass Master Class
These clinics are specifically for brass musicians, and usually
for low brass. The focus of these clinics can vary greatly depending
on the need. This type of clinic can be delivered in a master class
format or a large group setting.
Improvisation
This clinic is for a wide range of abilities in improvisation,
including the absolute beginner. The presentation can include a
live rhythm section, but can also be accomplished with play along
CD’s. Improvisation skills are demonstrated and students are
guided in how to develop their skills in this area. Improvisation
is also discussed in the larger context of how it, when developed,
can impact young composers and music educators.
Life Learning Techniques
Designed for individuals of any age, these clinics can be tied
specifically to other music clinics and/or they can be presented
as a vehicle towards personal development.
These techniques are proven as effective with statistically validated
outcomes and have been supported by the National Endowment for the
Arts in grant #418-02.
For more information on Life Learning Techniques, please visit
the Fame Foundation website.
For information on attending Evolved Learning Conferences in San
Diego, California, please visit the ELC website.

Leadership and Career Development
These clinics are for ages 12 and above have been warmly received
by both high school students, university students, and professionals
in multiple fields. The content of these clinics include, but is
not limited to:
- Developing a sense of purpose
- Developing Dreams/Future Achievements
- Charting progress and self-evaluation with goal-setting
- Financial Literacy
- Personality Recognition
- Resume Crafting
- Job Interview Preparation
Integration of Life Learning Techniques
in the Early Childhood learning environment
These clinics are for Early Childhood Education majors, Education
majors, and professionals in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Depending on the length of the clinic, a number of areas can be
addressed with live demonstrations with 3 – 5 year olds and
classroom training for teachers and future teachers. The areas addressed
include, but are not limited to the following:
- Integrate Life Learning Techniques within any curriculum in
order to expand teachers’ repertoire, and enhance effectiveness
of curriculum and teachers.
- Improve academic achievement in a measurable manner in the
areas of Early Literacy, Early Math, Social and Emotional Development,
and Nature and Science.
- Create life long learners with children and teachers in the
classroom environment and with parents and children in the home
environment.
- Craft and deliver scientific educational models that are sustainable
and replicable in a rural and inner city setting.
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out the Ethnic Jazz Demo
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