2021 Masterclass Schedule:
January 10, 2021: PABLO HELD: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Excellent teacher and communicator. Pablo gave great examples of how he analyzes and builds concepts into excellent music."
January 17, 2021: JOHANNES ENDERS: Jazz Planets: A Solar System for Jazz Improv - for ALL Instruments!
A creative Method to organize & structure your Practice Routine
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Johannes clearly is not only a passionate player, but also a passionate teacher. The two are not always the same thing, and I really appreciated his structure and preparation. He also balanced this well with a natural flow of questions during the masterclass."
January 24, 2021: HUBERT NUSS: Messiaen Modes applied to Jazz Harmony Vol. 2 - for ALL Instruments!
Part 2 of an Introduction to the harmonic colors of Olivier Messiaen
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "This was easily the biggest mindfu*k of my whole life… ^_^"
January 31, 2021: DENA DEROSE: Non-Traditional Methods for Practicing Soloing - for ALL Instruments!
Ways to open your mind, ears & musical expression & bring a sense of freshness to your practicing
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "This was the most fun JazzHeaven Masterclass ever! ...
Dena takes her teaching very seriously. I see this because her presentation is objectively clear, as well as motivating. This can be rare to see, and is such a delight when encountered."
February 7, 2021: EDWARD SIMON: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract knowledge from this master musician & master teacher
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Edward is a great communicator. He is authentically personable, and willing to meet participants at their context. Thoughtful answers with helpful playing examples!"
February 14, 2021: BILLY HARPER: Understanding Spirituality in Music - for ALL Instruments!
Moderated by Barney McAll, Billy's long-time pianist & collaborator
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "This was an amazing class by one of the all-time greats! Thank you so much!"
February 21, 2021: RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA: Charlie Parker: Continued Relevance, Impact & Influence - for ALL Instruments!
Dissecting Charlie Parker’s timeless melodic, harmonic & rhythmic innovations
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "I really enjoyed the vibe of this entire program. Rudresh's delivery of his knowledge and his excellent advance preparation in sharing the material was really outstanding. Plus, great handouts!"
February 28, 2021: TIM ARMACOST: Practicing to be a more Melodic Improviser - for ALL Instruments!
What is Melody, and how can I study it? Ways to make melody an element of your daily routine
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Personality with wisdom! Specific techniques & approaches, both left and right brain approaches. Bravo!"
March 7 & 8, 2021: ADRIAN MEARS: Jazz Ear Training Vol. 1 & 2 (Interm. & Adv.) - for ALL Instruments!
Tools to hear what's going on harmonically & melodically when transcribing & performing
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
March 14, 2021: DAVID BERKMAN: Practicing Coltrane Changes (Giant Steps, Countdown, etc.) - for ALL Instruments!
How I learned to love Giant Steps & also learned a lot about how to practice hard tunes
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Perfect balance of theory, method, technique, practice regimen ideas, etc."
March 21, 2021: BARNEY MCALL: How to Manifest & Complete Musical Projects - for ALL Instruments!
20 of his own albums with the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Monder & Gary Bartz: the man must know!
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "I think everyone who listened to this came out feeling more motivated and inspired. Not an easy thing to do in the middle of a pandemic when so many of us are having trouble keeping our creative fire burning. Bravo!"
March 28, 2021: BRAD ALLEN WILLIAMS: The Sound of Good Notation - for ALL Instruments!
How diligent chart preparation can make the music better
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Exceptionally clear. Great handouts & very useful info. Makes me want to compose some music!
This answered questions I have had for the past 10 years... Thank you!"
April 18, 2021: RICHIE BARSHAY: Alexander Technique for Improvisers - for ALL Instruments!
Regain better mind-body coordination & ease of movement
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Richie is very clear & specific about what we're doing, how to do it, where to put our focus (open or other), and yet very relaxed and receptive to all questions. Excellent teacher!"
April 25, 2021: DAVID BERKMAN: The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing Vol. 2 - for ALL Instruments!
A deeper dive into how/what/where/why to practice
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "David has a rare combination of abstract depth with street experience that makes it very conducive to application in a wide variety of creative application."
May 2, 2021: DENA DEROSE: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Back by popular demand! :)
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "I would say the main theme of this masterclass was providing depth of context to what you play and study. This was expressed explicitly at times, and other times simply by answering a question with depth of context. This integration shows that she lives what she plays and teaches, and also enhances the learning for the audience. Very well done!"
May 9, 2021: DOUG WEISS: Survival Skills in Real Time - for ALL Instruments!
What's happening when it's "not happening" & how to get it happening again
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Great mixture of structure & spontaneity - went well along with the subject!"
May 16, 2021: RENATO CHICCO: Modal vs. Tonal Approaches - for ALL Instruments!
Exploring & merging modal & tonal playing for greater versatility & vocabulary
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Renato is very deep into the concepts he teaches. Right from the opening performance, I could hear that a mile away. He conducted the masterclass in this very deep, fundamental way. Well prepared, clearly explained. PDFs were great!"
May 23, 2021: VINCENT HERRING: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
The maestro was back...
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "I enjoyed hearing Vincent take a Joe Henderson lick, and how he developed deep understanding & application from this initial listening & inspiration."
May 30, 2021: DAVID BERKMAN: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Ask the professor whatever you wanna know - incl. about the MANY topics he covered on here so far
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "David is the consummate teacher. I very much enjoy his ability to take a complex question, take us back to fundamental characteristics, bring us back to address the question, then take us even further to then give motivated direction for further exploration."
June 6, 2021: VARDAN OVSEPIAN: Effective Practice - for ALL Instruments!
Designing unique practice routines for achieving maximum productivity
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Vardan has the ability to demonstrate what he is talking about with meticulous intention!"
June 13, 2021: VARDAN OVSEPIAN: Compositional Devices Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
Unlocking practical ways of generating core ideas
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "It is rare that we get to "see" how the academic & intuitive processes come together and are revealed. Having my mind blown by such a towering intellect!! He is the J. S. Bach of our time."
June 20, 2021: STEVE CARDENAS: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract golden nuggets from this master musician
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "I really liked how Steve would offer concrete examples in his answers, as well as further expand. This made abstract concepts much easier to grasp."
June 27, 2021: VARDAN OVSEPIAN: Compositional Devices Vol. 2 - for ALL Instruments!
Strengthening our ability to get core ideas off the ground
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Such a privilege to have an insight into Vardan's wonderful creative mind. The process & inspiration behind his music. And to have opportunity to ask questions and get detailed answers.
A very high quality presentation - generous with both time & materials. Highly recommended. I hope he returns soon!"
July 25, 2021: TIM ARMACOST: A Deep Dive into the Blues Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!