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, 29 Sep 2025 Don’t Get Around Much Any More, I Can’t Get Started, What Is This Thing Called Love? Blue Monk
Mon, 27 Oct 2025 Woody’n You, Lover Man, St Thomas, Birks Works
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 I Love You, Ow! Alice In Wonderland, Blue Seven
Mon 5 Jan 2026 All Of Me, Dindi, Doxy, Now’s The Time

REP B

Tues, 30 Sep 2025 Gone With The Wind, In A Sentimental Mood, A Night In Tunisia, Things Ain’t What They Used To Be
Tues, 28 Oct 2025 Cherokee, Stella By Starlight, Evidence, Blues For Alice
Tues, 25 Nov 2025 Four, Body And Soul, Black Narcissus, Straight No Chaser
Tues, 6 Jan 2026 Recordame, I’m In The Mood For Love, Everybody’s Song But My Own, Billie’s Bounce

REP C

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 I Got Rhythm, Anthropology, Honeysuckle Rose, Scrapple From The Apple
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 Indiana, Donna Lee, Sweet Georgia Brown, Dig
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 Whispering, Groovin’ High, What Is This Thing Called Love? Hot House
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 Lover Come Back To Me, Bean And The Boys, How High The Moon, Ornithology

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.