Welcome to the Jazz Workshops page of the

Jazz School UK website

 


THE SHOEFACTORY

 

shoefactory logo

 

This is an arts space created in a Victorian Shoefactory in Rushden, Northamptonshire by musician and writer Nick Weldon and the singer Andra Sparks. The venue is quiet, huge, filled with light, and has three grand pianos, including the lovechild of the Italian Fazioli and the Japanese Yamaha. We know her as Yamioli

 

LOCATION

The Shoefactory
23b Fitzwilliam Street
Rushden
Northants
NN10 9YW

Google Map of The Shoefactory

 

Lots of photos and a history of the building and its renovation over at

The Weldon Journals.

 


 

TEACHING


Nothing but the best! This is your chance to play and learn with the most experienced players and teachers around. Many of the techniques of Jazz are very simple when explained in the right way by the right people. Save yourself hours of solo frustratiion! Small groups and expert tuition guarantee swift results.

 

 

 

Jazz School UK instrument pages

 

INTRODUCING JAZZ...

 

There is a terrible shortage of adult learning opportunities for players new to Jazz Improvisation. We're offering a series of short courses to fill this gap!

For all instruments, the courses take place once a month, on Sundays, running either between 10.30am and 1pm, or 2pm and 4.30 pm, at a cost of £20 per person. Or make a day of it and stay for both sessions!

The venue is The Shoefactory, and introducing jazz dates for the 2010 Spring/Summer Season are:

  • April 18
  • May 16
  • June 13
  • July 25
  • August 29
  • September 19

 

SPECIAL JAZZ SCHOOL OFFERS

reduced course fees for players aged 21 and under! (all courses)

 

Don't delay, book your places on

introducing Jazz courses, Learn Jazz Singing courses and all our Spring/Summer Jazz Courses using our

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otherwise

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Play Jazz Weekend

Pianist Rachel Kerry organises some great courses in Wiltshire. Good prices and top tutors!

 

JAZZ COURSES

Spring/Summer 2010

 

Malcolm Earle Smith Mainstream Jazz Day Sunday May 30th

We've had many requests for this one! A chance to explore some of the great jazz standards of the past with one of the country's finest trombonists and singers. An exhilarating day of pure jazz melody and swing!

 

Liam Noble Jazz Piano Day

Sunday June 27th
A fascinating insight into the techniques and styles of jazz piano from one of the masters of the instrument! £125

 

Alan Barnes Jazz Saxophone Day

Sunday July 11th
We are very pleased to welcome this wonderful saxophone player to the Shoefactory. Alan combines astounding technical mastery with a deep love and knowledge of the jazz tradition, and is wickedly funny to boot! £125

 

Playing Day 3 Saturday July 31st
Enough talking, already! This is a chance to play through a broad range of repertoire in a tutored ensemble. For all instruments. Supportive and stimulating atmosphere. £95

 

Playing Day 4 Sunday September 5th
Another chance to put all your hard work into practice along with like-minded players. Expert guidance from our brilliant tutors! For all instruments.
£95

 

All these courses are aimed at players from improver through to advanced levels. If you are new to improvising, please consider coming along to our regular Intoducing Jazz Sessions for all the information and practical experience you need to be able to participate in the normal run of workshops and Summer Schools. Details and dates opposite. We are also pleased to be offering a series of sessions aimed at singers who are new to jazz. Here are the Learn Jazz Singing dates:

  • April 11,25
  • May 9, 23
  • June 6, 20
  • July 4
More details over on the jazz singing tab