New Workshops

This class has a hands on approach focusing on strenghtening your improvisation vocabulary and broadening your understanding of the basic harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic elements.
Beginner to intermedate level.

Every Tuesday at 7pm (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Marc Mommaas.
Location: 853 7th Avenue Rehearsal Studios. (between 54th and 55th street)

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In this class you will work through a variety of rhythmic principles inspired by today's Jazz compositions and influenced by rhythmic concepts found in South and North Indian as well as in African music. We will work on accent points, groupings, mixed meter principles, and polyrhythm. The main focus is to strengthen inner time expanding your rhythmic language within a harmonic context. You will be presented with a comprehensive method and a variety of challenging compositions, you will write your own compositions using the rhythmic principles presented and special guests will be invited to join the workshop to share their journey through this beautiful and extensive language. Advanced level.

Every Tuesday at 9pm (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Marc Mommaas.
Location: 853 7th Avenue Rehearsal Studios. (between 54th and 55th street)

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Any musician who wants to understand and play jazz today has to know the language of Bebop; the style, born in the '40s, is the root of the modern jazz language. The goal of the course is to explain the nature of this music through the analysis of the compositions of all the major musicians of that era. This class will allow you to play as much as possible while touching on the specific concepts of Bebop.
Intermediate to advanced.

Every Tuesday at 7pm (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Andrea Veneziani.
Location: Second Floor Music, 130 West 28th Street - 2nd floor.
(between 6th and 7th avenue)

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The Jazz Standards workshopwill be a great place for musicians to play in an ensemble, learn the language of jazz, and improvise on tunes. We will focus on tunes by Thelonius Monk and Charlie Parker.
We will explore the blues form and the AABA form and learn how to play over the chord changes. Focus will also be on the rhythm of swing. You will also play with a professional bassist in each class.
Intermediate level.

Every Saturday at 4pm (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Maryann McSweeney.
Location: Michiko Studios, 149W 46th street.
(between 6th and 7th avenue)

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Time to play the BLUES.......with Tim Price

When it comes to jazz improvisation, there are some techniques you need to know, and the classic 12-bar blues is one of them. Tim Price takes the blues into applied practice with his orignal teaching materials which include exercises, chord progressions, tunes, and more. The focus of the class is on the basic chord types and application with blues lines in all keys and shapes.
Take your blues improvisation to a higher level by exploring the blues in 12 keys, and study the various effects on the saxophone in the blues. One great plus with this class? You can contact Tim through free SKYPE support! You'll get even more tips to keep you moving ahead.
Beginner to Intermediate level.

Every Sunday at 3pm (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Tim Price.
Location: Michiko Studios: 149W 46th street
(between 6th and 7th avenue)

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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.
Intermediate to Avanced level.

Weekly (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Mark Sherman
Location:TBD

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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.
Intermediate to Avanced level.

Weekly (2 hours)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Andrea Veneziani
Location:TBD

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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 Chris Mariner this class will teach you how to play chords, learn a tune, write a tune, and improvise. Chris can be heard in a wide variety of ensembles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to experimental electronic outfits. However varied his musical pursuits may be, one constant is the element of improvisation; exploring the endless possibilities of the moment at hand.
Beginner level.

Weekly (75 minutes)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 129.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Chris Mariner
Location:TBD

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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.
Intermediate to Avanced level.

Bi-weekly (2 hours)
Date: Bi-weekly.
Fee: $ 185.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Fay Victor
Location: 853 7th Avenue Rehearsal Studios. (between 54th and 55th street)

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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..
Beginner level.

Weekly (75 minutes)
Date: Ongoing
Fee: $ 129.00 every four classes, plus a one time $45.00 registration fee.
Faculty: Olivia Foschi
Location:TBD

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