* NEW! Fun beginners level jazz workshop at the Spice of Life Soho.
Sun 2nd Jul – 12.15 – 13.45pm – £15 (advance booking required) Book here now! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jazz-notes-jazz-workshop-the-spice-of-lfie-soho-tickets-637692915677?aff-oddtdcreator=
Like jazz? Curious about it? Maybe an avid listener but never dived in? Heard terms like ‘head’ or ‘jamming’ and wondered how it all works? By the end of the session, you will have:
* delved into the structure of a jazz song.
* explored signals and techniques to start playing a song with others, i.e. the count in.
* had a taste of typical keys, key centres and progressions such as 2 5 1.
* explored the relationship between melody, harmony and rhythm.
* played a song with others – which may give you the confidence to participate in band situations in the future – with new musical vocabulary.
* had a lot of fun and had a go at leading, following, improvising and even soloing!
If you’ve ever wanted to get into jazz playing but felt daunted by things like improvisation, unusual scales, harmonies or rhythms, or playing with others – this workshop is for you – and is a chance to dive in and explore in an enjoyable setting.
This intensive 90 min session is designed for 12 people and is accessible to instrumentalists or singers of varying abilities. It aims to be a fun and stimulating workshop by the end of which participants will have a working grasp of some of the language and features of jazz. Also, a taste of playing together as an ensemble, with a musical goal – to play ‘Autumn Leaves’ together by the end.
There will be some written teaching materials – chord, key and rhythm charts and a classic jazz lead sheet. However, no previous experience of these formats is a requirement. Listening, feel and enthusiasm are paramount – free your mind and the jazz will follow!
Sun 2nd Jul – 12.15 to 13.45 – £15.00 (advance booking required)
The Spice of Life, 6 Moor St, Soho, London, W1D 5NA.
http://www.spiceoflifesoho.com/
For more info and to book see: http://diffplanet.net
Faye Patton teaches music (subject to availability) to an ever changing rota of private students ranging from beginners to industry professionals. Musically prodigious and ambitious since childhood, she has been teaching professionally for over 20 years in a huge variety of settings, from degree courses to projects for youth and those socially excluded from music education. Clients include:
Dartington College of Arts (vocal coach), Roehampton Institute (vocal coach), UK Conference of Psychotherapy (vocal coach), Songlines (vocal coach), St John & St James Primary School (pianist/accompanist), Hackney Community College (vocal coach), Sarah Bonnell School (music tutor), Stagecoach (vocal coach), CM Ltd/Community Music (course leader/designer and vocal/instrumental tutor), Audio Active (music tutor), Rucksack Ltd children’s music workshops, Downhill’s Children’s Centre, Camberwell Choir School (folk music project), British Academy of New Music (vocal/keyboard tutor), Ocean Rising Tide (music technology project for Homeless Group, Cardboard Citizens) UJAMMA Arts (guitar/keyboard/songwriting tutor), and Middlesex University (voice and keyboard tutor on Popular Music BA – ongoing)
(A keen martial artist as well musician, Faye has also worked as a self-defence tutor for Step Forward youth club.)
Faye teaches all ages and all-comers. Children, teenagers and beginners are welcome and the approach is holistic and fun. Rates are on request and enquiries taken on a case by case basis depending on how busy she is with her other work. Skills taught:
Piano and keyboard (from Jazz/Blues background, with some classical.)
Singing and vocal repertoire (Jazz/Blues/Soul/Pop/Folk/Gospel/Motown/Showtunes.)
Guitar (ABRSM Grade 8) (Classical/Folk/Blues/Metal/Jazz/Rock.) *able to take students through classical exam repertoire.
Theory (practical, accessible tools using elements of Jazz and Classical tradition.)
”I love learning to sing with Faye. I leave the session feeling relaxed, positive and refreshed – however I feel when I arrive. Faye has a very special ability to push me beyond what I think I am capable of without me even realising that I’m doing it. She has helped me develop a confidence in expressing myself that I’ve been able to take into my work as Director of the Ethical Property Foundation and into my passion for performing as a principal dancer with the London School of Samba.” (Jo Taylor, Director, Ethical Property)
FAYE PATTON 