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Jazz Workshop
David F. Gordon 1-973-328-2599
www.davidfgordon.com
Workshop length: 2 hours per week
Minimum group size 8 participants
Objective:
Jazz workshop: Give young musicians the experience of performing various styles of jazz; Swing, Latin, standards. In addition, musicians learn the importance of the rhythm section and the essential tools for better improvisation.
Key Learning section
Jazz basics
1.) Time: Listening to know if you are "on beat"
2.) Articulation: Perfecting attacks and releases
3.) Proper phrasing: Discovering the differences in swing, Latin and modern styles
4.) Homogenize: Playing together and listening to what others are playing
5.) Soloist skills: Interacting with, and showing respect for, other performers
The rhythm section
1.) Integrating the soloists into the rhythm section
2.) Using listening examples to build the rhythm section
Improv
1.) Introduction to the blues and pentatonic scales
2.) Improvising made easy with proven tips and techniques
Putting it all together
1.) Sight singing and rehearse, and record a specially crated chart
2.) Receive a critique of your original work by your workshop facilitator
The Dave Gordon Difference
Professional musicians teach this workshop
Musicians will listen to Jazz and work to build their music Library.
All Styles.
Jazz concert and recording at the end of four weeks.
