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Saturday 2 April: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Steve Glendinning

The Language of Music

This month’s workshop has improvisation at its heart. Whether you’re new to jazz and improvised music or a veteran with years of experience, join us for a practical, performance-based exploration of the language of music.

Tired of playing the same licks? Feel like you’re not progressing musically? We’ll be taking a fresh approach to harmonic progressions and jazz standards in order to unlock the infinite potential these vehicles for improvisation contain, developing interesting and enjoyable practical techniques to broaden your musical vocabulary and enable you to play freely and effectively over your favourite tunes.

Areas of study will include:

• Roles within the ensemble
• Accompaniment
• Improvisation
• Chord chart/lead sheet realization
• Melodic interpretation and articulation

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 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 series of jazz workshops specifically for women running on the third Saturday of each month (except January and August)

Next workshop is Saturday 16 April: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Sue Ferris

These workshops create a supportive atmosphere for instrumentalists and vocalists alike. They concentrate on developing ways to improvise, playing with others, and having fun with jazz repertoire and beyond. Playing is usually done by ear. Learning will include: communicating with other musicians, demystifying jargon and preparing for a jam session.

Each monthly workshop is different and complete in itself.

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

13.30: Short introduction from us all in a very informal atmosphere
13.45: Warm up on a simple tune and chord sequence. Explore!
14.30: Listening session and discussion about tunes to work on
14.45: Tea/coffee/chat break
15.15: Play/create/improvise
16.30: Mini concert with a select audience (ie each other!)

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
Spring Term starts Monday 17 January
Half Term break: Monday 21 February
Finishes Monday 28 March

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
Spring Term starts Monday 17 January
Half Term break: Monday 21 February
Finishes Monday 28 March

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
Spring Term starts Monday 17 January
Half Term break: Monday 21 February
Finishes Monday 28 March

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 exploring the techniques employed by the great jazz musicians

Our long-running jazz improvisation course re-starts and as usual is led by Steve Glendinning, a superb guitarist who was a regular tutor at Sage Gateshead.

This course is for instrumentalists wishing to develop their skills in ensemble playing within a jazz context. Various standards will be explored with a focus on lead sheet interpretation, improvisation, accompaniment and the various roles within a large ensemble.

This is a practical course with an emphasis is on performance and ensemble playing, and various avenues of analysis, music theory and aural awareness will be a central part of repertoire learning.

The course will conclude with a performance at The Globe for the final session, which provides students with the opportunity to showcase the term’s endeavors.

No formal training or experience is required for the course, but students should have a good working knowledge of their instrument. While guidance will be given in relation to instrumental technique where appropriate, this is not an instrument specific course.

Tuesdays: 19:30 – 21:00 at The Globe
Spring Term starts Tuesday 18 January
Half Term break: Tuesday 22 February
Finishes Tuesday 29 March

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

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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
Spring Term starts Tuesday 18 January
Half Term break: Tuesday 8 February
Finishes Tuesday 29 March

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 5-week saxophone course is an ideal place to come together and make music in a group setting.

We will be covering music of many genres, whilst having a focus on jazz and blues improvisation. We will be using a variety lead sheets for standards, published pieces for ensembles and self-penned arrangements. The primary function of the group his to have fun whilst playing in a group setting and developing good ensemble practices, as well as working towards occasional performances.

The group will be tailored towards those with a good foundational understanding of the saxophone, with personal and professional arrangements geared towards an advanced beginner/intermediate.

Wednesdays: 14:00 – 15:30 at The Globe
Spring Term starts Wednesday 2 March
Finishes Wednesday 30 March

About the tutor

Arthur Higgins works to bring music education to a wider community working as a private tutor for aspiring saxophonists, clarinetists and pianists.
He also works with local and regional councils and private organisations such as Sage Gateshead, Apollo Arts and Tees Valley Music Service, leading group ensembles of all abilities and lineups. facebook.com/arthurhigginsmusic Arthurhiggins.com

Prices
The course fee is £60 for a 5-session term. You may also pay £30 for two sessions.
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 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
Spring Term starts Thursday 20 January
Half Term break: Thursday 24 February
Finishes Thursday 31 March

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

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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
Spring Term starts Thursday 3 March
Finishes Thursday 31 March

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?
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