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Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy in Taiwan 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 1, 2008

TIJEPA - Introduction to JazzA course of lectures TISJA - Taipei international summer jazz academy Joining the interesting jazz-learning activities! The summer is about to come, and the hot season of the jazz scene comes as well. This year, 2008 Taipei International Jazz season brings the well-claimed “Introduction to JazzA course of lectures" first, which comprises ten lectures to lead the music-lovers into the fruitful world of jazz. The lectures will be followed by the 5th ...

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A Living History Event with Dr. Billy Taylor (Summer 2008) at Teachers College Columbia University

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2008

Dr. Bert Konowitz and Jazz Giant, educator, composer, writer and TV personality, Dr. Billy Taylor in a conversation and performance focusing on the process, styles, repertoire and personalities that comprise the legend of Billy Taylor. Dr. Taylor will perform and discuss musical examples from his vast music collection and memorabilia housed in the Library of Congress Jazz Division, Washington, D.C. Dr. Taylor, the Kennedy Center's Artistic Director of Jazz and a recipient of the National Arts Medal of Honor, will ...

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New on JazzPianoOnline.com

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2008

Four Walking Basslines Continue your study of walking basslines by taking a gestalt approach with this lesson. Watch, listen and read along with transcriptions of four walking basslines played over the chord changes to There is No Greater Love, Mr. PC, Cherokee and There Will Never Be Another You. When you have absorbed the “feel" of the lines take a turn at improvising your own with the help of the included Practice Sessions and Play-alongs. Bonus: the right-hand ...

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July Jams at Cup o' Joe Patio in Columbus, Ohio

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2008

July Jams July 13, 20 & 27 * 3:00 - 5:00pm Cup o' Joe Patio, Lennox Town Center, Columbus, Ohio

The “jam session" is a place where jazz musicians get together to play and gain a better understanding of the language of jazz in a public setting. Try out new techniques, play tunes you are learning, and explore your improvisational chops with other musicians, supportive listeners and encouraging peers.

July Jams is an opportunity for aspiring ...

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Christian Howes Creative Strings Youth Workshop

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2008

Creative Strings Youth Workshop with Christian Howes Monday - Friday, June 30 - July 4, 2008 The Jazz Academy is proud to partner with Christian Howes and the Creative Strings Youth Workshop. The Creative Strings Youth Workshop is an opportunity for string players of any age to experiment and explore improvisational-based music and performance. All string players in middle and high school are welcome - the only criterion for participation is that the student be able to read ...

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"No Charts!" Ensemble for Middle and High School Students in Columbus

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2008

Leave your reading glasses at home! The “No Charts" Ensemble is all about using your ears! This course is designed to introduce students to playing their instruments by ear, an experience that will open new avenues of creativity for every participant. Every day we will memorize a simple tune or two and improvise without reading notes or worrying about jazz theory. The band is open to students entering middle through high school who play “Big Band" instruments: alto, tenor and ...

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Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2008

Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz is a significant new resource containing valuable information for the most experienced to novice music educator. Utilizing this text as a basis for coursework, participants will engage discussions of music/jazz theory and history as well as analyze and rehearse jazz band arrangements (please bring your instrument). Through discussion, lecture and involvement, participants will discover learning and teaching opportunities that exist when creating lesson plans for individual jazz band programs.

Guest speakers will include Vaughn ...

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Ohio Piano Teacher Training in Columbus Throughout June

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2008

Focus On Jazz - Teacher Training Workshop This three-session workshop is designed specifically for traditional studio piano teachers who have some or no experience with jazz or blues but would like to integrate these styles into their teaching and playing. Through lecture, demonstration, written example, and hands-on experience, participants will learn how to integrate a teaching approach that involves personal expression, improvisation and the applied knowledge of music theory. Sponsor: Jazz Arts Group Time/Dates: Fridays, June 6, 13 & 20, ...

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