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3-hour workshop at The Globe with Paul Close

Stagecraft is a course/seminar for performers (and would-be performers) who want to improve the presentation of their music. The course deals with how to engage and communicate with the venue and the audience with examples and exercises on how to plan and deliver a professional performance. Applicable to all musical genres.

Date Thursday 28 October 18:00-21:00 at The Globe

About the tutor

Paul Close is a music fan, guitarist and singer. He used to run training and facilitation courses in the corporate IT world and now helps musicians develop their performance skills.

Prices
The workshop fee is £20.

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the workshop in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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3-hour training session followed by hands-on experience at a livestream gig.

The training covers an introduction to sound engineering, sound desk, video cameras, streaming software and microphone basics. At the end of the 3-hour session participants will be ready to shadow at a livestream performance. No prior knowledge is required.

Thursday 28 October 18:00 – 21:00 at The Globe

About the tutor

Stephen Ferrell is technical manager at The Globe and also lecturer in music technology. He is a very experienced sound engineer, broadcaster and educator.

Prices
The course fee is £25 for a 3-hour session and the opportunity for live experience.

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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This 5-week course is a chance for guitarists to expand their technique, repertoire and musical knowledge by taking an in depth look at Folk and Blues Fingerstyle Guitar with Musician Tom Cronin. 

Participants will be guided through a repertoire of songs and instrumentals, working on techniques such as Travis picking, Hybrid picking and many more through the playing of guitarists such as Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy and Richard Thompson..

Thursdays: 15:00 – 16:30 at The Globe
Autumn Term starts Thursday 4 November
No Class: Thursday 2 December
Finishes Thursday 9 December

About the tutor
Tom Cronin is a professional musician with wide experience of folk, blues, bluegrass and rock. He teaches guitar and mandolin one-to-one and in groups including at the prestigious Music Education Centre, Sage Gateshead (UK).

Prices
The course fee is £60 for a 5-session term. You may also pay £15 per session.
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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Saturday 6 November: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Sue Ferris

Rhythm–a–ning!

In this workshop, through exercises, tunes and improvising, we’ll explore our sense of rhythm and feel. We’ll also investigate some thoughts about creating the tone that you’d like to hear from your instrument of choice! Feel free (if you want to) to bring along an example of a favourite artist, either just a name or a choice of track and we’ll share some of these as a group, and perhaps make some new discoveries! Suitable for musicians of any skill level and instrument.

About Play Jazz! workshops

Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different, and is usually facilitated by a different tutor. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who

• play other styles of music but are new to jazz
• play written music but want to learn to improvise
• have not played for a while and want to refresh their skills
• want to meet and play with other jazz musicians.

Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.

About the tutor

Sue Ferris has been playing saxophone and flute for well over 30 years in a variety of settings. These include classical, musical theatre and rock and pop, but she feels most creative when improvising in a small group or big band.

These include working with Voice of the North jazz orchestra for many years, collaborating with some jazz greats including Bob Mintzer, Andy Shephard, Alan Barnes, John Surman, Michael Garrick, Tommy Smith, Tim Garland, Mark Nightingale and more!

More home-grown bands include: Sue Ferris Quintet (!), Northern Monkey Brass Band, Watts and Whiffen Big Band, Gerry Richardsons Big Idea, Wagga Jawaka, Musicians Unlimited Big Band and the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band.

Sue has taught extensively in schools, but also at Sage as saxophone tutor on the Bmus degree course, and on the assessor panel for saxophone recitals at Newcastle University.

About learning and participation at The Globe
We have implemented policies and procedures to reduce the risk of spreading infection. We want to ensure that participants feel welcome, comfortable and safe.
You will need to bring all the equipment you need including instruments, amplifiers (if required) and music stands.

Prices
The workshop fee is £25.
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance. You can pay in one of the following ways:

1. By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2. By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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A practical 10-week course designed to cover the basics of playing jazz guitar

Young jazz guitar genius Bradley Johnston leads an introductory course for beginner/intermediate guitarists who wish to learn and develop jazz skills.

Mondays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe
Autumn Term starts Monday 20 September
Half Term break: Monday 25 October
Finishes Monday 29 November

About the tutor

Bradley Johnston graduated from the B.Mus. (Hons): Jazz, Popular and Commercial music degree programme in 2016 at Sage Gateshead with a First Class Honours classification, followed by a PGCE teaching qualification at Newcastle College in 2017. He is currently studying for a M.Mus. (Masters of Music) at Newcastle University.

In his role as featured soloist in Jambone (the Regional Youth Jazz Ensemble) he has also performed alongside numerous jazz artists from the UK, USA, Cuba and Brazil. Bradley has performed at some major jazz festivals in the UK, including: Gateshead International Jazz Festival; Manchester Jazz Festival; Isle of Skye Swing Jazz Festival; Callander Jazz Festival. He has also performed at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Portcullis House, London.

Bradley teaches at the prestigious Music Education Centre, Sage Gateshead (UK).

Prices
The course fee is £120 for a 10-session term. You may also pay £15 per session (minimum payment £30).
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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A practical 10-week course designed to cover the next steps in your Jazz Guitar journey.

Young jazz guitar genius Bradley Johnston leads a follow on course from Beginner Jazz Guitar for guitarists who wish to further develop their jazz skills.

Mondays: 20:30 – 22:00 at The Globe
Autumn Term starts Monday 20 September
Half Term break: Monday 25 October
Finishes Monday 29 November

About the tutor

Bradley Johnston graduated from the B.Mus. (Hons): Jazz, Popular and Commercial music degree programme in 2016 at Sage Gateshead with a First Class Honours classification, followed by a PGCE teaching qualification at Newcastle College in 2017. He is currently studying for a M.Mus. (Masters of Music) at Newcastle University.

In his role as featured soloist in Jambone (the Regional Youth Jazz Ensemble) he has also performed alongside numerous jazz artists from the UK, USA, Cuba and Brazil. Bradley has performed at some major jazz festivals in the UK, including: Gateshead International Jazz Festival; Manchester Jazz Festival; Isle of Skye Swing Jazz Festival; Callander Jazz Festival. He has also performed at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Portcullis House, London.

Bradley teaches at the prestigious Music Education Centre, Sage Gateshead (UK).

Prices
The course fee is £120 for a 10-session term. You may also pay £15 per session (minimum payment £30).
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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A practical 10-week course designed to improve vocal technique and expand repertoire.

‘If you’ve ever wanted the tools to be able to sit in and sing at a jazz jam, or want to know more about how to successfully tackle the Great American songbook repertoire, this course is for you.

Over ten weeks, you’ll learn four songs, how to arrange and re arrange them to suit your voice or desired style, improve your vocal technique, learn how to effectively communicate with other musicians, discuss keys, tempos and rhythms,  improve your performance technique and ultimately,  perform your new set with a live band to selected audience.

This course is suitable for anyone from absolute beginners to those wishing to improve upon their current ability but it is entirely practical so you must be prepared to sing!

Facilitated by vocalist Lindsay Hannon.

Mondays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe
Autumn Term starts Monday 20 September
No Classes: Monday 11 October and Monday 8 November
Finishes Monday 6 December

About the tutor

Lindsay Hannon (vocals), originally from Northumberland (UK), was inspired to join a blues band after a trip to the Southern states of the USA at 21. Jazz was a very natural progression from that point and drawing inspiration from previous opportunities working with such jazz luminaries as Bobby McFerrin, Sheila Jordon and Ian Shaw, the unique and emotionally uncompromising vocal style of Lindsay Hannon is garnering plaudits from audiences nationally and internationally. Lindsay also leads her own quartet, The Lindsay Hannon Plus, and runs numerous choirs throughout the region.

She has guested with numerous outfits, Denis Rollins and the ‘Durham Alumni band’, the ‘Strictly Smokin’ big band’, Norways ‘Quintus’ and Shaun Blezard’s improvising collective ‘Some Some Unicorn’.

Prices
The course fee is £85 for a 10-session term.

To book
To enrol please complete the form below and pay the tutor when the course commences.

Any Questions?
Please call Lindsay on 07773174135 or  email lindsayhannonplus@gmail.com

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A practical 10-week course designed to cover a broad repertoire of Folk and Traditional Music and Song in an ensemble setting. 

Folk guitarist and singer Dave Wood leads an ensemble style session exploring song and instrumental music from the Celtic and American traditions along with a few surprises.

Tuesdays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe
Autumn Term starts Tuesday 28 September
Half Term break: Tuesday 26 October
Finishes Tuesday 7 December

About the tutor

From Grindleford in Derbyshire, Dave Wood is regarded as one of the leading guitarists on the folk scene today due to his innovative, rhythmical accompaniment style. A graduate of the Folk Music Degree course at Newcastle University, Dave played for several years with acclaimed young band CrossCurrent before touring extensively with Scots song band Malinky from 2007 until 2011.

Dave has also performed alongside Shetland fiddle star Catriona MacDonald, Claire Mann and Brian Conway, to name but a few. He is also a regular touring partner with celebrated Northumbrian musician Tom McConville and has appeared on a number of recordings by Tom, singer Bill Jones, and piper Becky Taylor.

Prices
The course fee is £120 for a 10-session term. You may also pay £15 per session (minimum payment £30).
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

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This class is now ‘SOLD OUT’. Please e-mail learning@jazz.coop to express your interest for next term.

This 10-week course is for beginner/intermediate acoustic guitar, mandolin, 5-string banjo and double bass players.

Ever wanted to play in a bluegrass band? Musician Tom Cronin will take you through classic songs and instrumentals from the bluegrass repertoire. The style will be covered from its birth with Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys to modern day.

Thursdays: 13:00 – 14:30 at The Globe
Autumn Term starts Thursday 23 September
Half Term break: Thursday 28 October
Finishes Thursday 2 December

About the tutor
Tom Cronin is a professional musician with wide experience of folk, blues, bluegrass and rock. He teaches guitar and mandolin one-to-one and in groups including at the prestigious Music Education Centre, Sage Gateshead (UK).

Prices
The course fee is £120 for a 10-session term. You may also pay £15 per session (£30 minimum payment).
There are some half-price bursaries available for adults aged 18-25 (please email learning@jazz.coop for details).

To book
To enrol please complete the form below.
To confirm your booking you need to pay for the course in advance.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
1 By bank transfer (online banking) directly into our bank account: Account name: Pink Lane Jazz Co-op Ltd, Account number: 65650408, Sort code: 08 92 99
2 By making an online payment by credit/debit card or PayPal: use the button at the bottom of this web page

Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop

ENROLMENT FORM

PAYING BY CARD/PAYPAL
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