John Seeley's Jazz and Saxophone Group 

Do you like Jazz music? Do you play the Saxophone? 

If playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group? I run my own Jazz and Saxophone Workshop every Thursday evening throughout the year.

We are a relaxed, friendly, welcoming group and are always looking for more members to join our Jazz family!

The aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, develop saxophone technique and gain practical knowledge of performing.

The workshop will explore saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes music theory, methods of practise, sight-reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone.

The music used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.

The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within the music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.

Due to the current pandemic all workshops are being taught online, please email [email protected] or call 07492666612 for more information.

Workshop Dates:

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th January 2021

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th February 2021

4th, 11th. 18th, 25th March 2021

All ability levels and instruments are welcome, there is no need to book, just come along and join in.

The Fisherman's Chapel

New Road

Leigh-on-Sea

Essex

SS9 2EA

Big Band Workshops

Play along to modern Big Band scores every Sunday evening. 

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Due to the current pandemic all workshops are being taught online, please email [email protected] or call 07492666612 for more information.

Workshop Dates:

10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January 2021

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 2021

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March 2021

7pm - 8.30pm

£7 Entry

All ability levels and instruments are welcome, there is no need to book, just come along and join in.