Jazz and Saxophone and Big Band Workshops

John runs 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.  John also runs an in person Big Band Workshop fortnightly on a Saturday afternoon, 1.30pm - 3pm and an in person Beginners Jazz Workshop fortnightly on a Wednesday evening, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, please find more details below.

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.

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

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

Online Jazz and Saxophone Workshop Dates:

Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th. 26th January 2022

Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February 2022

Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March 2022

Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April 2022

Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th May 2022

Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June 2022

Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July 2022

Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st August 2022

Wednesday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th September 2022

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 Beginners Jazz Workshop Dates:​

Designed for students with basic knowledge of their instrument (grade 1 - 3) and those who are new to Jazz music.

Wednesday 27th April 2022

Wednesday 11th May 2022

Wednesday 6th, 20th July 2022

Wednesday 3rd, 17th, 31st August 2022

Wednesday 14th, 28th September 2022

7.30pm - 9.30pm

£10 

All instruments are welcome

Venue:

Downstairs room - The Fisherman's Chapel

New Road

Leigh-on-Sea

Essex

SS9 2EA

In person Jazz and Saxophone Workshop Dates: ​

Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th January 2022 

Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th February 2022 

Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th - ONLINE, 24th, 31st March 2022

Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April 2022

Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, (26th May 2022 - with guest teacher Mick Foster)

Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June 2022

Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July 2022

Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th, (25th August 2022 - with guest teacher Mick Foster)

Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd September 2022

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

Big Band Workshops

Play along to modern Big Band scores either in person or online.

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

In Person Big Band Workshop Dates:

Saturday 26th March 2022

Saturday 9th, 23rd April 2022 

Saturday 7th, 21st May 2022 - with guest teacher Martin Hathaway

Saturday 4th June 2022

Saturday 2nd July 2022 

Saturday 6th August 2022

Saturday 3rd September 2022

1.30pm - 3pm

£7

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

Venue:

Hadleigh Old Fire Station - HOFS

20 High Street

Hadleigh

Benfleet

Essex

SS7 2PB

Online Big Band Workshop Dates:

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Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th January 2022

Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February 2022

Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March 2022

Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th April 2022 

Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th May 2022 

Sunday 5th, 12th, 26th June 2022​

Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th July 2022

Sunday 7th, 14th August 2022

Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September 2022

7pm - 8.30pm

£7

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