From Bebop to Hard Bop with Mark Sherman (Intermediate/Advanced)
Play in a jazz band under the direction of Mark Sherman, winner of “Rising Star Vibes" Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll 2007-2010. He will take you on a musical journey spanning three decades from Bebop to HardBop. You will play, among other things, the music of Charlie Parker, Benny Goldson, Art Blakey and more. Mark is an experienced instructor who has taught masterclasses all around the world. His unique approach combines learning tunes with practical advices on how to master chord changes, melodic development for your improvisation and much more. This is the perfect class for students who are ready to play and get serious.
Free Jazz Ensemble with Andrea Veneziani (Intermediate/Advanced)
This workshop is geared towards intermediate and advanced musicians looking to explore the musical compositions of the most influential musicians of the Free Jazz era such as Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Charles Mingus, Albert Ayler, John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, and Sun Ra.
The style of Free Jazz, born in the United States in the 60s, is now diffused worldwide in various forms, and it constitutes an extremely useful and formative musical experience for any musician who wants to play improvised music.
Group Guitar Lessons with Sebastian Noelle (Beginners/Intermediate)
Always wanted to learn guitar but balked at the cost of a private lessons? The group guitar workshop is perfect for beginner and intermediate players who would like to take their skills to the next level. Learn how to play popular songs as well as blues and jazz in a group setting. Lead by Sebastian Noelle this class will teach you how to play chords, learn a tune, write a tune, and improvise. Noel is a great teacher who has performed at the Blue Note, Jazz Gallery, Iridium and prestigious jazz festivals such as Newport, North Sea, Montreux and Moers.
Jazz Vocal Workshop with Fay Victor (Intermediate/Advanced)
This is a bi-weekly workshop for intermediate to advanced singers who would like to improve their vocal skills with a true professional. Ben Ratliff of the New York Times calls Victor “artistically complete." Fay Victor hypnotizes audiences, whether she sings a blues, sculpts a free piece, reinvents a Herbie Nichols tune through her own lyrics, or effortlessly scats over the harmonies of a jazz standard. She is a very sensible and talented teacher, studies will focus on subjects such as: Vocal Styling, Phrasing, Repertoire, Ear Training, Rhythmic Diversity, Improvisation, Fundamentals of Vocal Technique/Vocal Health, Diction, History, Charts, as well as other subjects. Find out why so many vocalists love going to this class; Fay is truly inspiring.
Everyone can Sing! With Olivia Foschi (Beginners)
Is your singing limited to the shower or a karaoke bar? Learn some real vocal skills and techniques while singing a selection of great songs with a group of like minded individuals. Olivia Foschi is a fantastic vocal teacher who will put you on the right track. Don't wait anymore— get out of the shower and in front of the mic, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Blues Workshop with Tim Price (Beginners/ Intermediate)
There is no better place to get your feet wet in improvisation than with the Blues form— the foundation of Jazz, Rock and many other popular styles. Learn how to play the blues with a true professional! Tim Price's class will take you on a journey from the early blues styles to Charlie Parker changes and beyond.
Play in a jazz band under the direction of Mark Sherman, winner of “Rising Star Vibes" Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll 2007-2010. He will take you on a musical journey spanning three decades from Bebop to HardBop. You will play, among other things, the music of Charlie Parker, Benny Goldson, Art Blakey and more. Mark is an experienced instructor who has taught masterclasses all around the world. His unique approach combines learning tunes with practical advices on how to master chord changes, melodic development for your improvisation and much more. This is the perfect class for students who are ready to play and get serious.
Free Jazz Ensemble with Andrea Veneziani (Intermediate/Advanced)
This workshop is geared towards intermediate and advanced musicians looking to explore the musical compositions of the most influential musicians of the Free Jazz era such as Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Charles Mingus, Albert Ayler, John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, and Sun Ra.
The style of Free Jazz, born in the United States in the 60s, is now diffused worldwide in various forms, and it constitutes an extremely useful and formative musical experience for any musician who wants to play improvised music.
Group Guitar Lessons with Sebastian Noelle (Beginners/Intermediate)
Always wanted to learn guitar but balked at the cost of a private lessons? The group guitar workshop is perfect for beginner and intermediate players who would like to take their skills to the next level. Learn how to play popular songs as well as blues and jazz in a group setting. Lead by Sebastian Noelle this class will teach you how to play chords, learn a tune, write a tune, and improvise. Noel is a great teacher who has performed at the Blue Note, Jazz Gallery, Iridium and prestigious jazz festivals such as Newport, North Sea, Montreux and Moers.
Jazz Vocal Workshop with Fay Victor (Intermediate/Advanced)
This is a bi-weekly workshop for intermediate to advanced singers who would like to improve their vocal skills with a true professional. Ben Ratliff of the New York Times calls Victor “artistically complete." Fay Victor hypnotizes audiences, whether she sings a blues, sculpts a free piece, reinvents a Herbie Nichols tune through her own lyrics, or effortlessly scats over the harmonies of a jazz standard. She is a very sensible and talented teacher, studies will focus on subjects such as: Vocal Styling, Phrasing, Repertoire, Ear Training, Rhythmic Diversity, Improvisation, Fundamentals of Vocal Technique/Vocal Health, Diction, History, Charts, as well as other subjects. Find out why so many vocalists love going to this class; Fay is truly inspiring.
Everyone can Sing! With Olivia Foschi (Beginners)
Is your singing limited to the shower or a karaoke bar? Learn some real vocal skills and techniques while singing a selection of great songs with a group of like minded individuals. Olivia Foschi is a fantastic vocal teacher who will put you on the right track. Don't wait anymore— get out of the shower and in front of the mic, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Blues Workshop with Tim Price (Beginners/ Intermediate)
There is no better place to get your feet wet in improvisation than with the Blues form— the foundation of Jazz, Rock and many other popular styles. Learn how to play the blues with a true professional! Tim Price's class will take you on a journey from the early blues styles to Charlie Parker changes and beyond.
