This is a great opportunity to spend a week immersed in jazz with exciting teachers who are passionate about music and approach it from a creative perspective. Many instrumentalists will have multiple teachers instructing their masterclasses. For example - on bass and drums, you will have a different teacher each day guiding you thr
ough topics that they feel are critical to understanding how your instrument fits within a jazz context.
Be sure to read the
faculty bios - we have an incredible group of internationally recognized artists.
The Structure
Mornings -
10:00 - 10:50
Masterclasses - Participants join with an instructor on their instrument to focus on special topics - see below for the range of topics and teachers
Evenings -
7:00 - 7:50
Hot Topics:
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ngaging conversations about race, culture, history and creativity with jazz music as a unifying theme
8:00 - 10:00
Zoom Tunes: A tune a day to perform for other participants with backing tracks
.
Other Treats -
Spotify Playlists
- Each day you will receive a link to a custom Spotify playlist designed by one of our faculty
Facebook Group -
Converse in a moderated discussion with participants and instructors about a chosen jazz-related topic (artist/composer/style) each day
Private Instruction -
Private lessons available for an additional fee.
Final Concert - Helen Sung
Trio featuring Marcus McLaurine (bass) and special guest, Steve Wilson
(saxophone),
streamed live from Helen's piano studio
