Workshops & Tuition
Over the course of the Competition weekend (1st - 3rd October), the five judges are offering members of the public a chance to participate in a series of Jazz Workshops and 'One to One' jazz piano tuition. The Workshops are listed below. Numbers are limited for the workshops and tuition, so book early to avoid missing this increadible opportunity of seeing how a jazz pianist can become a great jazz pianist.
To book your place on any of the Workshops or 'One to One' tuition, please contact
Clement Pianos on 0115 9701106
WORKSHOP 1 GREAT CHORDS, GREAT CHANGES By: Dave Newton
Saturday 2nd October 10am - 12pm
'Great chords, great changes' is a chance to hear and just as importantly, see, what goes on underneath the melody. The infinite variety of shapes and inner lines, maybe even the addition of that ONE note that can transform the way you hear and play music from now on. Be warned: There is no going back. Once you've discovered the flat 5, you may find you want to throw out all your old CDs! COST £10.00 PER PERSON
WORKSHOP 2 TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF IMPROVISATION By: Zoe Rahman
Saturday 2nd October 12pm - 2pm
A fresh look at learning how to improvise, for musicians of all ages and abilities. This workshop emphasises the importance of listening, having fun and exploring your own creativity. We'll listen to recordings by pianists like Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington and look at ways to use what they do as a launching pad for our own inventiveness. COST £10.00 PER PERSON
WORKSHOP 3 FROM BLUES TO BEBOP By: Tim Richards
Saturday 2nd October 2pm - 4pm
Starting with a simple 12-bar tune, Tim will suggest various approaches to improvisation, giving everyone a chance to join in. In the second part of the workshop he will show how you might adapt these techniques to more complex material such as a jazz standard or bebop number. COST £10.00 PER PERSON
ONE TO ONE JAZZ PIANO TUITION
All five judges; Zoe Rahman, Tim Richards, Jonathan Gee, Dave Newton and Robert Mitchell are offering the rare opportunity for 'one to one' jazz piano tuition. Lessons cost £30.00 per hour. To book a lesson with one of these world renowned pianists contact Clement Pianos on 0115 9701106.
