Learning Community Quintet Records - Emerging voices in jazz composition are soon to be revealed! 7/6/2008 - I am pleased and excited to announce that my new quintet featuring Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone, Brian Lynch - trumpet, Jim McNeeely - piano, Todd Coolman (yours truly) - bass, and John Riley - drums has just recorded a CD that I am now mixing, mastering, and preparing for release in late August or early September. The recording along with several downladable files depicting the entire creative process that led to this recording will be available very soon through this Website. One fascinating aspect of this particular recording is that it contains all original compositions that I solicited from the public...in many cases from complete strangers.  It has yielded some fresh and challenging music and will soon reveal some new voices in jazz composition. Here is the link for full details on this extraordinary project:                  LTD Edition Learning Community CD

A rising star...? 4/6/2008 - I have been impressed by the quality and originality of the compositions that are being submitted to my Learning Community Quintet. Recently I received one such composition from a 16 year old composer/pianist in Maine by the name of Dana Malseptic. In his words, "Dear Todd, Brian, Dave, Lewis, and Jim; It is an honor to have my music played by such important instrumentalists. Your respective careers have been truly inspiring for me as a pianist and composer."

Real Time Private Instruction in the comfort of your own home! 1/21/2008 - I am now offering private instruction for all instruments via video chat. All you need is a computer, videocam, and your instrument. No matter where you or I happen to be in the world, we can connect for a personalized private tutorial. A great tool, especially if you are not able to travel long distance to meet with me in person. Please click on the title at the top of this module for complete details. I am looking forward to working with you!

Bassist Larry Hutter - Orlando, Florida 5/9/2008 - "Todd, I just want to say how happy I am to get started studying with you (via your Video Lesson). It has re-energized my practice routine, and I already feel like things are changing for the better."