Upcoming Clinics

If you have never played in a jazz setting, THIS IS FOR YOU! Participants just need to have a basic to intermediate level of understanding and proficiency on their instrument. Leave the rest to us.

That’s what we’re here for!

Clinics

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Transcription & Analysis: The Keys to Great Soloing
(Instrumentalists & Vocalists)

Sunday, April 18, 2010
1 – 4pm, Tuition: $105

Location: 49 West Café
49 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Learn from the jazz greats!

Let their memorable solos inform your own playing and improvising. This “Transcribing & Analysis” Clinic will help you get started. You’ll acquire deep listening skills and get help breaking down what you hear. The result: replace boring solos with memorable musical statements.

Just as an athlete studies game tapes to raise the bar on their performance, good jazz players study and transcribe the great solos they’ve heard. It empowers them to create their own unique sound.

Transcription helps you discover cool elements in solos you listen to. Learn how something that sounds complicated seems simpler when you break it down. Need new ideas? Immerse yourself in this afternoon clinic and come out ready to play or sing your best music ever. Every jazz and rock teacher says the same thing, and all the books and DVD’s say it too: “You have to transcribe great solos to become a better player."

It's hard to know where to start and just what to do, but we’re here to help. Get ready for an afternoon of fun, music and useful information.

How You’ll Spend the Afternoon

Our workshop has three sections:

1. We’ll talk about how to transcribe and what tools to use. Learn the tricks of the trade and how to use your strengths and minimize your musical shortcomings as you work.

2. Clinic leader Jeff Antoniuk will perform and analyze two jazz solos. Closely following a class he developed and teaches at Towson University, he’ll outline what to look for when playing and analyzing a solo. Harmony, texture, tone, chord substitutions, melodic devices and motivic devices are some of the areas to be addressed.

3. Finally, three workshop participants will have the opportunity to present a solo to the class. If you would like to be considered, please let us know in advance! We’ll work through it as a group, and analyze the solo together, to gain a better understanding of what to look for in your transcriptions and improvised solos.

You will leave the workshop with FIVE analyzed transcriptions (two from Jeff, three from clinic participants). This alone is worth the price of admission!

The “Transcribing Clinic” is limited to 20 participants, so enroll early. The registration deadline is April 9. To enroll call 410-295-6691 or visit the Registration page of www.indepthjazz.com

Old School Funk: James Brown & Beyond
Workshop for Vocalists & Instrumentalists
Concerts for Funk/Jazz Fans!

Saturday, May 1, 2010
1 – 5:30pm, Tuition: $165

Location: Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD

The power and popularity of funk music can’t be denied. This rich, fun and varied music is studied in conservatories and universities around the world. Mastering the style is a must for gigging musicians. Expand your repertoire and improve your groove with this workshop.

Funk players are always in demand for top paying gigs at clubs and private events. Learn how to get the party started and keep it going from some of the top players in the country.

Workshop Summary: Cover such tunes as “Pass the Peas” by James Brown, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by the late great Joe Zawinul. The clinic includes a group session, master classes and plenty of small group playing, so bring your axe or mike.

Faculty includes funk masters trombonist Greg Boyer and bassist Gary Grainger. Greg has worked extensively with Prince and George Clinton. Gary has played with John Scofield and George Duke. Pianist Benjie Porecki has shared the stage with Carlos Santana and Chaka Khan. Rounding out the incredible lineup are saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk, drummer Todd Harrison and guitarist Dan Leonard.

Register today. There are a limited spots for each instrument. To enroll call 410-295-6691 or visit the Registration page of www.indepthjazz.com

Join us for the Funk Masters Concerts at Twins Jazz
April 30 and May 1
1344 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 Shows at 9:00 PM & 11:00 PM
$15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets visit www.twinsjazz.com

Past Clinics