Jazz Improvisation Masterclass Series
Do you want to become a better and more confident improviser?
Do you sometimes wish you had more clarity in your improvisation and playing?
Do you want to learn the skills necessary for becoming a master improviser?
In this series of workshops I will cover the fundamentals of jazz improvisation as well more advance concepts. If you’ve always wanted to study from me, this is your opportunity. If you want to improve your playing, up your game, this workshop is for you. This workshop is also for you if you want to gain more clarity about the fundamentals of improvisation and feel more confident and relaxed while playing. Through this series of workshops I’ll be focusing on fundamentals and intermediate approaches to jazz improvisation, solo piano and trio playing. Regardless of your level of experience or the instrument you play, you will gain a great deal from this series. The workshops will be offered virtually and the recordings will be available if you’re unable to attend live or would like to re-watch at a later time. Anyone can attend no matter where you are in the world.
Jazz Piano Workshop Series
Fundamentals
This workshop is designed for players of all levels. In this workshop we will cover the fundamentals aspects of jazz improvisation and music learning. This workshop is great for those looking to learn or strengthen the fundamentals of jazz improvisation and practice.
What we will cover:
A systematic approach to learning and internalizing tunes
Which tunes to learn
Developing a sound practice routine that fits your needs
Technique
The Study of Improvisation
In this workshop I will introduce to you the various approaches I use for the study and practice of improvisation.
What we will covers:
Melodic approach
Setting limitations
Using cells to generate ideas
Using rhythmic ideas
Open Improvisation
Solo Piano
This workshop is for pianists. During this session I will be covering the essential techniques to solo piano playing.
Stride
Hand independence
The three entities
Contrapuntal playing