Beginner Jazz Seminars

Offered free of charge to schools for their students. Ideal for schools wishing to include jazz in their music program, but who are not sure of how to begin, or who do not have enough students to form a big band. Seminars are restricted to 5 – 8 players of flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, tuba, piano, guitar, bass or drums. It is not necessary to provide a balanced group for these seminars.

Students are provided with instruction in improvisation and chart reading by a professional jazz musician, along with a booklet of music and a backing CD.

Advanced Jazz Seminars

Offered free of charge to schools for their VCE students.  Students are provided with instruction in improvisation and chart reading by a professional jazz musician, along with a booklet of music and a backing CD. There is no limit on the numbers or range of instruments for these seminars.

Logistics and Sign-up

Location:

The AJM – see Visit Us.

Schedule:

The jazz seminars are scheduled individually with each school that wishes to participate.

Cost:

The jazz seminars are free.

Contact:

To sign-up, schedule, or ask any questions about the jazz seminars, please contact the office on 9800 5535 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 10:00 and 3:00, or email info@ajm.org.au. If you are scheduling a jazz seminar, you may also want to schedule a free school tour for the same time.