Rhythm Workshop & African/Latin Jazz Ensemble
Why Study This Course?
Rhythmic awareness is a crucial component to proficient musical expression. In this course you will have the opportunity to develop your sense of time and rhythm as well as your instrumental and ensemble skills.
Benefits and unique features of the course:
You will benefit from weekly rhythm development sessions in which you will study and perform various rhythmic concepts and exercises which you will then incorporate into your performance of jazz repertoire focussing on African and Latin styles.
Rehearsal sessions will develop your sense of rhythm and time as well as your instrument, reading and improvisation skills. They will also enhance your understanding of ensemble playing and African and Latin jazz styles.
Jazz Vocal Advanced
Ready to take your jazz vocals to the next level? This course is designed for advanced singers like you who want to refine their skills, build confidence, and connect with a supportive community. You'll develop your song arrangement ideas, improve your mini-sets, and enhance your overall performance abilities. Join us and make music together in a welcoming workshop environment!
Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive
Do you want to take your jazz guitar playing to the next level? This three-day Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive, taught by Mike Outram, is perfect for guitarists with at least two years of experience. You'll deepen your understanding of chords, scales, and melodies, and gain practical playing experience. This course will help you develop your accompaniment and improvisation skills, expanding your musical knowledge and confidence.
Dave Jones
Dave has been a lead tutor in the music department at RACC since 2000, and has also been involved in teaching various youth jazz orchestras. Dave was a faculty member for the Jamie Aebersold International Jazz Summer School and continues to work in a number of HE institutions as bass teacher and...
ViewWendy Linsey
"I joined the Richmond Jazz School (RJS) at RACC in September 1997 as a student on the Jazz Vocal classes at the time as I wanted to get back into singing after a substantial time away to have kids. I knew nothing about jazz, having studied Classical singing at Uni , so it was a big learning curve...
ViewJazz School Performances
Throughout the year RJS presents performance opportunities for all its students on the stage of the Richmond Jazz School Jazz Club concerts creating a wonderful community bond as students perform for each other and gain the experience of performing in the fabulous Queen Charlotte Hall at RACC. Two...
ViewEnsemble 1
Want to develop your jazz performance skills and confidence? This Jazz Ensemble class will help you do just that! You'll examine and develop a repertoire of standard tunes and arrangements. This course is perfect for those at a lower intermediate level looking to improve their ensemble playing.
Rhythm Section Workshop
Are you a pianist, guitarist, bassist, or drummer looking to improve your jazz skills? This course is designed for you! You'll develop a repertoire of standard tunes and arrangements. You'll also build your performance skills and confidence within a rhythm section. This course will help you become a more confident and skilled jazz musician.
Marie, Jazz Student
I had been attending Jazz vocal classes, but wanted to learn more about theory and to develop my piano playing, so I joined Jazz Rhythm Section Workshop. The quality of the teaching staff is top notch! It's a privilege to be guided by such accomplished musicians.
ViewIain - Jazz Workshop
When I retired, I signed up to the first Easter Jazz School four years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found the tutors friendly and really knowledgeable in their field. Julian Costello, one of the tutors, told me about other courses at the college.
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