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Jazz Improvisation Workshops |
| ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: These workshops commenced in 2002 and are not for profit operations. They are run by a registered business, Reg No. B18965215 and are under the control of Marina Pollard. |
| LOCATION: They are held at the VJA ( 15 Mountain Highway, Wantirna ) on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 till 4:00pm. |
| DURATION: The workshops run for 12 weeks plus group practise sessions and a final break up presentation. |
| TUTORS: Two principal tutors are engaged at professional rate, and several other musicians donate their time and enthusiasm for specific sessions. |
| JUNIOR WORKSHOP:
(Under
25) In order to reduce the fee charged, this workshop is
subsidised by the Australian Jazz
Convention Trustees, the Geelong Jazz Club, The
Peninsular Jazz Club, the Victorian Jazz Club & private
donors.
Costs: $45 for 12 weeks plus $15 for VJA student membership. When: Next workshop commences 20th March, 2011 |
| SENIOR WORKSHOP:
Attendees are required to become full members of the
Archive and enjoy all the privileges. Costs: $144 for 12 weeks plus $30 for full VJA membership. When: Next workshop commences Saturday, July 10, 2010. |
| FACILITIES:
The
archive provides the amenity, including use of
piano, keyboard, drum kit, music stands,
photo-copying and access to the reference library
and record collection at no charge, while dedicated
volunteers provide refreshments. All music provided, just bring yourself and your instrument. |
| PREREQUISITES: Applicants are required to be proficient with their instruments, able to to play scales and arpeggios and be interested in learning to improvise. |
| CONTACT: For further
information and enrolments please contact
Marina Pollard (Workshop Co-ordinator ) Phone 9781 4972 or email info@vicjazzarchive.org.au |