John Seeley

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
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
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
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 April 2022
Saturday 23rd April 2022
Saturday 7th May 2022
Saturday 21st May 2022 - with guest teacher Martin Hathaway
Saturday 4th June 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:
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, 19th, 26th June 2022
7pm - 8.30pm
£7
All ability levels and instruments are welcome, there is no need to book, just come along and join in.