The next DJW group sessions begin the week of April 14, 2025 for the vocal class and the combos.
groups meet for 2 hours weekly for 6 weeks.
** New students to the DJW should fill out the registration form. We try to work with students scheduling needs while making sure you are in an appropriate level class/combo.
Course Descriptions
Combos
Groups are led by a “coach” and work on a handful of jazz standards (swing, bebop, latin rhythms, ballads, ¾ ) exploring melodies, improvising over chord progressions, learning common intro’s and ending’s, “trading with drums” and other facets of small group jazz. Groups are generally comprised of horns, piano and/or guitar, bass and drums. We have a number of combos running each round from beginner level to advanced. The DJW will consult with new registrants on finding the appropriate level combo. We offer morning, afternoon and evening groups Monday thru Thursday. Fee: $300 this session will run for 6 weeks.
Jazz Vocal Performance Workshop w/Angela Bingham Skill level: this class is for singers who have some experience singing jazz standards who want to increase their skills in performance. The first two sessions will include vocal instruction, with the remaining 4 sessions dedicated to putting performance into practice with a full band. Workshop topics: warm up exercises, working with a band, phrasing (swing, bossa nova, bebop, etc.), improvising exercises, how to effectively learn tunes, lyrics and storytelling, listening, getting your "book" together / learning your keys, brainstorming concepts for your own arrangements, finding YOUR voice. This class is limited to 4 students to allow adequate time for participants to work with the band. Time: Wednesdays 6-8 PM, or Thursdays 6-8 PM, Fee: $300
Brazilian Rhythms: How to Approach Them In these workshops, we will explore the history of each rhythm, examine the percussion instruments involved, and discuss ways to adapt them to other instruments. We will listen to a variety of traditional and modern examples. The main goal is to help participants shift their perspective when approaching these rhythms, encouraging a deeper understanding of the "what," "why," and "how" of these styles, while also sparking creativity to interpret them in new ways and continue their evolution. Mondays 6 - 8 PM, Fee: $300
groups meet for 2 hours weekly for 6 weeks.
** New students to the DJW should fill out the registration form. We try to work with students scheduling needs while making sure you are in an appropriate level class/combo.
Course Descriptions
Combos
Groups are led by a “coach” and work on a handful of jazz standards (swing, bebop, latin rhythms, ballads, ¾ ) exploring melodies, improvising over chord progressions, learning common intro’s and ending’s, “trading with drums” and other facets of small group jazz. Groups are generally comprised of horns, piano and/or guitar, bass and drums. We have a number of combos running each round from beginner level to advanced. The DJW will consult with new registrants on finding the appropriate level combo. We offer morning, afternoon and evening groups Monday thru Thursday. Fee: $300 this session will run for 6 weeks.
Jazz Vocal Performance Workshop w/Angela Bingham Skill level: this class is for singers who have some experience singing jazz standards who want to increase their skills in performance. The first two sessions will include vocal instruction, with the remaining 4 sessions dedicated to putting performance into practice with a full band. Workshop topics: warm up exercises, working with a band, phrasing (swing, bossa nova, bebop, etc.), improvising exercises, how to effectively learn tunes, lyrics and storytelling, listening, getting your "book" together / learning your keys, brainstorming concepts for your own arrangements, finding YOUR voice. This class is limited to 4 students to allow adequate time for participants to work with the band. Time: Wednesdays 6-8 PM, or Thursdays 6-8 PM, Fee: $300
Brazilian Rhythms: How to Approach Them In these workshops, we will explore the history of each rhythm, examine the percussion instruments involved, and discuss ways to adapt them to other instruments. We will listen to a variety of traditional and modern examples. The main goal is to help participants shift their perspective when approaching these rhythms, encouraging a deeper understanding of the "what," "why," and "how" of these styles, while also sparking creativity to interpret them in new ways and continue their evolution. Mondays 6 - 8 PM, Fee: $300