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May 26, 2013 11:00 am

Montuno Basics with Eli Goldlink
May 26, 2013 11:00 am

Composing Blues for Jazz Performance with John Stein
May 26, 2013 12:00 pm

Vocal Jazz Workshop: The Music of Harold Arlen with Maye Cavallaro
May 26, 2013 2:00 pm

Bass Workshop with Kai Eckhardt

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May 24, 2013 8:00 pm

Kai Eckhardt's Zeitgeist
May 26, 2013 4:30 pm

Primavera Latin Jazz Band
May 26, 2013 7:00 pm

Vocal Jam Session
May 31, 2013 8:00 pm

SEASONS GUITAR QUARTET with Anthony Wilson, Julian Lage, Chico Pinheiro & Larry Koonse

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	1	2	3	4	5 Mark Levine Workshop Series: The Enigmatic Diminished Chord Jazz Improvisation and Composition Workshop with Joel Harrison and “Spirit House” feat. Paul Hanson, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade Jazz Improvisation and Composition Workshop with Joel Harrison and “Spirit House” feat. Paul Hanson, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade April 5, 2013 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Featuring Joel Harrison (guitar), Paul Hanson (bassoon), Cuong Vu (trumpet), Kermit Driscoll (bass), Brian Blade (drums) This workshop with some of the today’s top jazz players will cover the following…	6
7 Jazz Improvisation and Composition Workshop with Joel Harrison and “Spirit House” feat. Paul Hanson, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade Jazz Improvisation and Composition Workshop with Joel Harrison and “Spirit House” feat. Paul Hanson, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade Jazz Improvisation and Composition Workshop with Joel Harrison and “Spirit House” feat. Paul Hanson, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade Jazz Improvisation and Composition Workshop with Joel Harrison and “Spirit House” feat. Paul Hanson, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll and Brian Blade Guitar and Vocal Intensive with Tuck & Patti Guitar and Vocal Intensive with Tuck & Patti April 7, 2013 10:00 am – 6:30 pm The Jazzschool is proud to present one of the great duos of all time in an intimate workshop designed to fine-tune collaboration between guitarists and singers! Morning Session: Tuck will spend time… Jazz Improvisation for Singers: Beyond the Guide Tones with Sara Leib Jazz Improvisation for Singers: Beyond the Guide Tones with Sara Leib April 7, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm In this workshop, beginning and intermediate jazz vocalists learn how to study the chord changes of jazz standards and other songs from the inside out. Topics include the use of… Music Transcription Techniques with Bob Karty Music Transcription Techniques with Bob Karty April 7, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Transcribing music from recordings is an essential practice with many benefits for aspiring musicians. In this workshop, students are introduced to traditional transcription techniques and also the various notation and… Personal Financial Planning with Adam Messinger Personal Financial Planning with Adam Messinger April 7, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Over the past decade, personal financial planning has become more complex than ever. Many people rely on their company-sponsored 401(k) plans as their main source of savings. Self-employed musicians often…	8	9	10	11	12	13
14 Personal Financial Planning with Adam Messinger Personal Financial Planning with Adam Messinger Personal Financial Planning with Adam Messinger Personal Financial Planning with Adam Messinger The Next Step: Making the transition from “Student” to “Professional Musician” with Shawn Baltazor The Next Step: Making the transition from “Student” to “Professional Musician” with Shawn Baltazor April 14, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm In today’s uncertain climate, emerging as a young jazz artist can be overwhelming and at times a bit daunting. In this informative workshop, NYC based drummer Shawn Baltazor will discuss… Vocal Improvisation – Song Forms and the II-V-I progression with Steve Saxon Vocal Improvisation – Song Forms and the II-V-I progression with Steve Saxon April 14, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm If it isn’t blues or rhythm changes, chances are the song is going to be based on some combination of ii-V-I chord progressions. You’ve heard the term, but do you really… Jazz Vocal and Bass Duo Workshop with Daria and Alex Baum Jazz Vocal and Bass Duo Workshop with Daria and Alex Baum April 14, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Experience the art of singing with a bass player! This fun and informative workshop will give you the chance to sing and expand your horizons in a duo setting. Learn to… Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear with Andy Ostwald Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear with Andy Ostwald April 14, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Piano By Ear This workshop offers an overview of the book/CD series, “Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano By Ear,” presented by the author, Andy Ostwald. Participants will receive a free book/CD of…	15	16	17	18	19	20 Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear with Andy Ostwald The Art of Accompanying Singers: A workshop for pianists, guitarists and vocalists with Geoffrey Keezer and Denise Donatelli The Art of Accompanying Singers: A workshop for pianists, guitarists and vocalists with Geoffrey Keezer and Denise Donatelli April 20, 2013 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm Two time Grammy-nominated pianist/composer/arranger Geoffrey Keezer and multiple Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli team up for a workshop on the fine art of accompanying singers. Topics covered will include: advice…
21 The Art of Accompanying Singers: A workshop for pianists, guitarists and vocalists with Geoffrey Keezer and Denise Donatelli The Art of Accompanying Singers: A workshop for pianists, guitarists and vocalists with Geoffrey Keezer and Denise Donatelli The Art of Accompanying Singers: A workshop for pianists, guitarists and vocalists with Geoffrey Keezer and Denise Donatelli The Art of Accompanying Singers: A workshop for pianists, guitarists and vocalists with Geoffrey Keezer and Denise Donatelli Odd Meter Workshop (How to Play or Sing in 9/4, 11/4 and beyond!) with Frank Martin Odd Meter Workshop (How to Play or Sing in 9/4, 11/4 and beyond!) with Frank Martin April 21, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Keyboardist, producer, composer Frank Martin (Sting, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock) leads this workshop on playing and singing in 9, 11 and beyond! Participants learn to find the “dance” of these odd meters which… Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 1 Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 1 April 21, 2013 11:30 am – 1:30 pm These workshops with Alan Hall, noted professional drummer and author of Internalization – a new approach to independence and creativity, cover essential areas of study for all drum set players. Essential… Storytelling and the Standards: A stage presence workshop with Lisa Lindsley Storytelling and the Standards: A stage presence workshop with Lisa Lindsley April 21, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Learn how to transition from one song to the next through stories and stage banter. Having a good flow keeps your audience engaged. A small story, a short joke or… Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 2 Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 2 April 21, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm These workshops with Alan Hall, noted professional drummer and author of Internalization – a new approach to independence and creativity, cover essential areas of study for all drum set players.…	22	23	24	25	26	27
28 Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 2 Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 2 Drum Set Workshops with Alan Hall – Part 2 Mark Levine Workshop Series: Melodic Minor Harmony Mark Levine Workshop Series: Melodic Minor Harmony April 28, 2013 11:00 am – 1:00 pm The harmony derived from the melodic minor scale is an essential part of the sound of modern jazz, with its minor-major, lydian dominant, altered, and half-diminished chords. This workshop provides… Mingus Sings: The Vocal Music of Charles Mingus with Ellen Johnson Mingus Sings: The Vocal Music of Charles Mingus with Ellen Johnson April 28, 2013 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Charles Mingus is one of the most important figures in twentieth century American music as a virtuoso bass player, pianist, bandleader and composer. What many people don’t know is that… Mark Levine Workshop Series: The Enigmatic Diminished Chord Mark Levine Workshop Series: The Enigmatic Diminished Chord April 28, 2013 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Many jazz musicians draw a blank when confronted with a diminished chord. Sure, you know how to spell it, but it doesn’t sound like jazz! This workshop addresses all aspects…	29	30

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