Camille Thurman We will learn fundamental flute technique: scales, tonguing, arpeggios and chords. We will explore sound development and breathing, study classic jazz flutists. We will analyze improvised flute transcriptions, learning from the masters’ melodic choices in relation to each song’s...
John Fedchock & Jen Wharton Day 1: Basic Trombone Skills - Breathing, warming up, sound concept, flexibility and tonguing. Day 2: Practicing Scales & Chords - Practical application of trombone-friendly scale/chord patterns conducive to jazz phrasing and contours. Study of parent scales...
Jason Palmer – Monday & Wednesday Practical Applications for Skill-Building Techniques for Trumpeters and Improvisers Warm-up routines that can help connect musicians with their instruments as well as their inner source of improvisation. There will also be an "Open Book Q &...
Freddie Bryant Day 1: Comping, Harmony and Voice Leading - Using a jazz standard as a vehicle to expand harmonic language from comping to chord solos and if time permits a bit about chord melodies Day 2: Single Note Soloing - Standards...
Monday - Clarence Penn Transcription: Beyond the Notes on the Page We will discuss the benefits of transcribing and take it to the next level – we will examine how the transcriptions we’ve worked on so diligently can now become a launch...
Monday - Genevieve Rose Bassline Styles and Technique We will explore the fundamentals of harmonic construction and playing techniques necessary for effective basslines in a variety of common jazz styles. Tuesday - Marcus McLaurine Elements of developing a walking bass lines – Ron Carter...
Monday - Ray Gallon Intros and Endings As pianists, we are often responsible for how the performance of a song begins and ends, information that is usually not included in lead sheets. Explore various ways of creating clear and functional intros and...
All classes are designed for both singers and instrumentalists. Ear Training – Michael Zsoldos Ear Training is grounded in our personal journeys in jazz. Through the process of internalizing the sounds of intervals, chords and scales we gain quick access to the...
$100/hour, PayPal: brianadlerdrums@gmail.com Brian Shankar Adler is a prolific drummer, percussionist, and composer. He is most at home playing a set of drums augmented with found objects and percussive instruments from India and South America. Critics have noted his earthy sound...
$75/hour, PayPal: rrubyfire@aol.com, check & cash by arrangement with instructor. Drummer/composer/educator Claire Arenius has been performing jazz and improvisational music for more than thirty years. Her formative years were spent studying music at the University of Massachusetts, where faculty members Archie...