“Brian has put together an incredibly thorough and detailed resource that every student should have, regardless of their level or instrument.”
— Alex Hahn
Multi-Award Winning Saxophonist - Director of Jazz, Los Angeles High School for the Arts (Los Angeles, CA)
Read More“To quote Brian Scarborough: “Does the world really need another scales book?” If the book is The Scales Handbook, then the answer is YES. Brian has assembled a strong pedagogical and relevant presentation that assists both learners and professionals in acquiring skills to make them better improvisors and musicians. His methods focus on the thought process and accessing natural aptitude, while ultimately applying learned concepts that validate effort. This book is an outstanding resource for every educator and student of music.”
— George Stone
Professor of Music and Audio Technology, Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Read More“This is an incredible collection of guides and exercises that can help musicians of all skill levels improve their understanding of basic and complex tonal patterns. As I was working through Brian Scarborough’s The Scales Handbook, I noticed I was able to make connections between scales and chords in ways I had never considered before. I’m really looking forward to incorporating what I’ve learned from this book into all of my musical endeavors.”
— Greg Hammond
Trombone, U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Brass Quintet (Washington, D.C.)
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