Talkin' Jazz: Great Standards
Talkin Jazz: Great Standards Join drummer/bandleader/educator Andrew Dickeson in a fascinating journey into the great Jazz Standards. The online session will focus on a small number of the most popular standards and, through listening and discussion, students will get a view into the remarkably different interpretations & opportunities these tunes provide for creative playing and expression. Suitable for players of all levels and curious listeners as well.
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Jazz Drumming Tune Up
Jazz Drumming Tune Up This online workshop with Andrew Dickeson will cover basic jazz timekeeping and accompanying skills, techniques and concepts in regard to a number of different feels. An in depth look at strategies and methods to “tune-up” your Jazz Drumming and to take it to a higher level. Areas covered include - cymbal & bass drum control, language & coordination, and brushes. Questions are very welcome in advance.
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Music Fundamentals Level 4 ONLINE
This course continues the development of practical and theoretical skills achieved in Levels 1 2 and 3 . Harmonic analysis of jazz and contemporary music as well as the use of modes and other scales in composition and improvisation . Further exploration of rhythmic feels in compound and odd meters as well as concepts such as syncopation and swing feel .Historical perspectives in jazz and art music will be included to for analysis and to develop active listening skills in music ....
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