Mondays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe Term starts Monday 23 September
Half Term break: Monday 28 October
Finishes Monday 2 December
Course Fee: £120
The Globe is able to offer greatly reduced fees for some people to participate in its courses and workshops thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation. See below for more details.
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.
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. Bradley is also a recent graduate of Newcastle University, holding its prestigious MMus (Master of Music) degree.
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).
We can offer greatly reduced fees – just £20 for the term – to certain people thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation.
If you are aged 18-25,
Or if you live in Elswick, Benwell or Arthur’s Hill,
And you would like to book this course for a reduced fee please email learning@jazz.coop
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.
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Beginner Jazz Guitar – Autumn Term 2024
Mondays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe
Term starts Monday 23 September
Half Term break: Monday 28 October
Finishes Monday 2 December
Course Fee: £120
The Globe is able to offer greatly reduced fees for some people to participate in its courses and workshops thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation. See below for more details.
Important: As well as paying for this workshop below, please make sure you fill in the enrolment form here as this will help the tutor in preparing for this course. Many thanks!
All tickets are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of sale.
Description
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.
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. Bradley is also a recent graduate of Newcastle University, holding its prestigious MMus (Master of Music) degree.
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).
We can offer greatly reduced fees – just £20 for the term – to certain people thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation.
And you would like to book this course for a reduced fee please email learning@jazz.coop
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.
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop
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