Jazz and Saxophone and Big Band Workshops

Currently I am running three workshops a week, this includes an online Jazz and Saxophone Workshop every Wednesday afternoon 2pm - 3.30pm, an in person Jazz and Saxophone Workshop every Thursday evening 7.30pm - 9.30pm and an online Big Band Workshop every Sunday evening 7pm - 8.30pm, please find more details below.

If playing as part of a group appeals to you, why not join John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group?  

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

The aim of these workshops 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 workshops 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 Popular music, and will be arranged to a high level.

The teaching of these workshops focuses on the 4 P's Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within the music, devised by Paul Harris.  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.

Please email [email protected] or call 07492666612 for more information.​

Online Jazz and Saxophone Workshop Dates:

Wednesday 7th, 14th, 28th July 2021

Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August 2021 

Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th September 2021

Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October 2021

Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th November 2021

Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th December 2021

2pm - 3.30pm

£7

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

In person Jazz and Saxophone Workshop Dates: 

Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July 2021

Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August 2021

Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September 2021

Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October 2021

Thursday 4th. 11th, 18th, 25th November 2021

Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th December 2021

7.30pm - 9.30pm

£7

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

Venue: 

The Fisherman's Chapel

New Road

Leigh-on-Sea

Essex

SS9 2EA

Online Big Band Workshops

Play along to modern Big Band scores online every Sunday evening.  

Please email [email protected] or call 07492666612 for more information.

Online Big Band Workshop Dates:

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Sunday 4th, 11th, 25th July 2021

Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 2021

Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th September 2021

Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st October 2021

Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November 2021

Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th December 2021

7pm - 8.30pm

£7

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