Jazz School UK
JAZZ LANGUAGE
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Andra Sparks, singer and teacher, already has two fine albums to her name, and is planning two more, one with her quintet, and one with her new trio. At last, her fans exclaim!
Tim Richards the London pianist, composer and teacher, also has his own piano theory books out on the market. Very good, particularly on the under-rated Harmonic Minor Scale!
Nick Weldon is available for gigs on piano and double bass, and for different kinds of teaching, both at the Shoefactory Studio and at your own venue, be it college, prison or rehearsal room. So please feel free to contact him by email with your teaching or playing propositions!
Paul Abrahams is an excellent player and teacher. Check out his site and podcast for a great practical introduction to jazz piano!
Andrea Vicari is one of the best jazz players and teachers in the UK. Also directs the Dordogne Jazz Summer School.
Clark Tracey is not only a wonderful drummer, but a very good teacher and quite passionate about the drums!
Les Chisnall is a teacher of piano and theory whom I warmly recommend. He is based in the North-West, and teaches mostly at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, as well as at Leeds College of Music.
Jazz School UK has day and weekend courses for all instruments. Top tutors, wonderful pianos and food.
MEhrClef offers a great selection of year round jazz courses
Trinity College of Music now adds a Summer School to its full and part-time Jazz Studies degrees. Stunning location and Jazz Studies department on the up and up with the arrival of new Head of Faculty Simon Purcell
LCCM is a college in Southwark, London, offering year round courses in popular music of all kinds, as well as a thriving Easter Jazz Week
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is a lively and friendly place to be, as a student or tutor, and has an excellent Jazz Studies faculty run by top bassist and educator Paula Gardiner.
The Dordogne Jazz Summer School is a fantastic way of spending the summer weeks
Grafham Jazz Courses playing courses run by veteran Silsoe Campaigners Martin Kemp and Jeremy Kahn
Junior Jazz at London's Royal Academy of Music offers weekly tuition and workshops for talented and dedicated young musicians.
The Junior Conservatoire (Birmingham) is another high-quality weekly option for keen young jazzers.
Pianist Rachel Kerry organises some great courses in Wiltshire. Good prices and top tutors!
Free Press Release is a great way of telling the world about your projects
Simon Purcell runs the Jazz Faculty at Trinity College of Music, and has put up a great collection of practising resources online
He Plays Jazz check out this quick guide to Giant Steps!
Drums On The Web handy, and indeed footy, lesson in Clave playing by the great El Negro Hernandez
Nick's Bass Journal read how Nick Weldon is getting on with his Double Bass playing
www.jazz.com read how bass solos have ruined jazz!
Brian Tunnicliffe This man makes lovely bows, and I have one on order. Yippee!!
The Contrabass Shoppe great online browsing for the double basses of your dreams, with prices to match!
Contrabass Conversations is a must-see site for all keen double bassists. Lots of fascinating interviews, links, and videos. I especially like the series of Virtual Lessons with Andrew Anderson. of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Immensely helpful advice, very clearly delivered!
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