There are times as jazz musicians that we find ourselves in something of a rut: playing licks we’ve played for years, or looking at chord progressions in the old familiar ways…there can be comfort and utility in this (some licks just sound good!). Yet, we might feel bored or sense that there are other, more creative paths through the songs we love to play. Often, by just utilizing a few simple tools such as voice-leading, making use of the melody (with it’s lyrics and contours), exploring different rhythms, voicings, and chord qualities, we can expand our vocabulary and play with more freedom, flexibility, spontaneity, and joy.
As a participant in this unique course, you will join other musicians in dynamic and interactive group classes to explore the myriad paths to greater freedom as improvisors. I have found that the group learning experience can be a great way to absorb information quickly — by being with others, asking questions, and being inspired by witnessing other’s progress.
Dates: October 27, 28, 29, 30 from 2:00-4:00pm EST on Zoom
Spots are limited. All instruments welcome.
(All Zoom classes will be recorded with lifetime access.)
There are times as jazz musicians that we find ourselves in something of a rut: playing licks we’ve played for years, or looking at chord progressions in the old familiar ways…there can be comfort and utility in this (some licks just sound good!). Yet, we might feel bored or sense that there are other, more creative paths through the songs we love to play. Often, by just utilizing a few simple tools such as voice-leading, making use of the melody (with it’s lyrics and contours), exploring different rhythms, voicings, and chord qualities, we can expand our vocabulary and play with more freedom, flexibility, spontaneity, and joy.
As a participant in this unique course, you will join other musicians in dynamic and interactive group classes to explore the myriad paths to greater freedom as improvisors. I have found that the group learning experience can be a great way to absorb information quickly — by being with others, asking questions, and being inspired by witnessing other’s progress.
Dates: October 27, 28, 29, 30 from 2:00-4:00pm EST on Zoom
Spots are limited. All instruments welcome.
(All Zoom classes will be recorded with lifetime access.)