theory shed

instrumental lessons

These are an important element in your development. They give you a chance to focus more directly on particular issues, and to develop practice routines to take your jazz playing forward. This works at all levels - from jazz beginners wanting some basic information to get started, perhaps with a view to trying some group playing - right up to aspiring professionals preparing for auditions at the country's elite conservatoires.
At Jazz School UK we have brought together an amazing group of musicians - these are among the finest and most experienced players and teachers you will find anywhere, so we can guarantee that your tuition with us will be of exceptional quality and usefulness!
Lessons can be in-person (at the Shoefactory or at the teacher's studio) or by Zoom.
TUITION FEES Individual Lesson Block (4.5 hours) £270.

theory lessons

Jazz musicians have always been fascinated by theory - we have always known, from the earliest days of jazz, that as well as developing our instrumental and aural skills, we also need to learn everything we can about how music works. The big problem today is that there is so much theory information out there, so easily available, and of such differing quality and relevance, that many students lose themselves, become overwhelmed, and forget how to play.
We can help you with this. As professional jazz musicians we use a simplified scheme of applied harmony to find our practical playing solutions, and we are more than happy to share it with you!
TUITION FEES Individual Lesson Block (4.5 hours) £270.
TUTOR NICK WELDON.

Tune Analysis

If you are interested in finding out how professional players analyse the material they are going to improvise on, you'll find this series of Theory preparation Zooms fascinating.
Here are the live dates. Times 6-8pm - sessions also available as recordings.

REP A

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 My Romance I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good Sugar
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 Tangerine Nature Boy Good Bait
Mon, 23 Nov 2026 Rifftide Fotografia Alone Together
Mon 4 Jan 2027 Solar Bluesette So Danço Samba

REP B

Tues, 29 Sep 2026 I Hear A Rhapsody I’m Through With Love Blues For Woody
Tues, 27 Oct 2026 Oleo Chelsea Bridge On A Slow Boat To China
Tues, 24 Nov 2026 It’s You Or No-one Valse Hot Elm
Tues, 5 Jan 2027 Joy Spring Teach Me Tonight Amsterdam After Dark

REP C

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 Moanin’ I Remember Clifford Are You Real? The Theme
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 Nica’s Dream This Is For Albert Skylark
Wed, 25 Nov 2026 Cubano Chant In the Wee Small Hours of The Morning Mayreh
Wed, 6 Jan 2027 One By One Ugetsu Once In A While

sign up!

Are you interested in Jazz School UK Theory Shed activities? If so, contact us without further delay! You will find our registration details and contact forms over on the CONTACT US tab.