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Introducing JazzHeaven LIVE:

Weekly Interactive LIVE Masterclasses with the Greats!
Your Questions Answered & 1-on-1 HOT SEATS...

WEEKLY - Every Sunday @ 1pm Eastern (NYC time)
NEXT: JUNE 4: LOGAN RICHARDSON: A Day in the Life of an Artist  ​Details HERE!

JazzHeaven LIVE Masterclasses
  • Included in your JazzHeaven EDGE Membership! Or buy individually.
  • 90 Minutes to 2 Hours
  • LIVE! (And will be RECORDED)
  • Masterclasses on 1 specific topic
  • WEEKLY! Every Sunday @ 1pm Eastern
  • PLUS: Get YOUR QUESTIONS answered!
  • PLUS: 1-on-1 Feedback by making Participants live via Webcam!
YES! Let's Do This!

So WHO are the Artists...?

Glad you asked! ;-)


Artists, in order of appearance:

Larry Goldings, Kenny Werner, Jerry Bergonzi, Matt Pierson, George Colligan, Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison, David Berkman, Brad Allen Williams, Ingrid Jensen, Dave Liebman, Nir Felder, Oz Noy, Dan Weiss, Pablo Held, Jorge Rossy, Ralph Peterson, Vincent Herring, Kevin Hays, Jean-Michel Pilc, Donny McCaslin, David Berkman (2nd time), Gil Goldstein, Bob Sheppard, John O'Gallagher, Marc Copland, Dayna Stephens, Hubert Nuss, Will Vinson, Ben Monder, Ralph Alessi, Jerry Bergonzi (2nd time), Guillermo Klein, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Dena DeRose, Matt Wilson, Aaron Parks, David Berkman (3rd time), David Berkman (4th time), Rick Margitza, Fred Hersch, Vardan Ovsepian, Bobby Watson, David Liebman (2nd time) Gary Thomas, Vincent Herring (2nd time), Edward Simon, Larry Goldings (2nd time), Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart, Omer Avital, Becca Stevens, Rebecca Martin, Larry Grenadier, Vardan Ovsepian (2nd time), Robin Eubanks, Nils Wogram, John Clayton, Bobby Watson (2nd time), Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier (2nd time), Or Bareket, David Berkman (5th time), Marc Copland (2nd time), Jerry Bergonzi (3rd time) George Garzone, Richie Barshay, Edward Simon (2nd time), Rick Margitza (2nd time), Ethan Iverson, Jorge Rossy (2nd time), Dena DeRose (2nd time), George Colligan (2nd time), David Berkman (6th time), David Liebman (3rd time), Steve Cardenas (2nd time), Or Bareket (2nd time), Doug Weiss, Barney McAll, Pablo Held (2nd time), Johannes Enders, Hubert Nuss (2nd time), Dena DeRose (3rd time), Edward Simon (3rd time), Billy Harper, Rudresh Mahanthappa (2nd time), Tim Armacost, Adrian Mears, David Berkman (7th time), Barney McAll (2nd time), Brad Allen Williams (2nd time), Richie Barshay (2nd time), David Berkman (8th time), Dena DeRose (4th time), Doug Weiss (2nd time), Renato Chicco, Vincent Herring (3rd time), David Berkman (9th time), Vardan Ovsepian (3rd time), Vardan Ovsepian (4th time), Steve Cardenas (3rd time), Vardan Ovsepian (5th time), Tim Armacost (2nd time), Sam Yahel, Benny Benack III, María Grand, Brad Shepik, Glenn Zaleski, Mark Shim, Ben Rubin, Micah Thomas, Petros Klampanis, Alexis Cuadrado, Renato Chicco (2nd time), Shai Maestro, Alexander Claffy, Jerry Bergonzi (4th time), Justin Stanton, Dr. Hannah Murray, Rémi Bolduc, Tim Armacost (3rd time), Joe Magnarelli, Ben Rubin (2nd time), Renato Chicco (3rd time), Glenn Zaleski (2nd time), David Berkman (10th time!), Ted Nash, Vardan Ovsepian (6th time), Hubert Nuss (3rd time), Vardan Ovsepian (7th time), Vardan Ovsepian (8th time), Boris Kozlov, Adam Kolker, Frank Carlberg, Jeb Patton, Grégoire Maret, Hubert Nuss (4th time), Antoine Roney, Tim Green, Duane Eubanks, Noam Wiesenberg, Richie Barshay (3rd time), Ed Neumeister, Hubert Nuss (5th time), Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Simon Moullier, Sean Wayland, David Berkman (11th time), Johannes Weidenmueller, Giveton Gelin, Tim Armacost (4th time), Katie Thiroux, David Liebman & Richie Beirach, Jeb Patton (2nd time), Julian Shore, Sam Dillon, Michael Leonhart, Justin Stanton (2nd time), Gaël Horellou, Tom Guarna, Johannes Weidenmueller (2nd time), Renato Chicco (4th time), Michael Cain, Dave Allen, Tim Armacost (5th time), Chris Lightcap, June Lee, Bill Carrothers, Andy Milne, Jeremy Manasia, Paul Bollenback, Logan Richardson, Dan Tepfer, Andy LaVerne, Tim Green, Josh Nelson, Sean Wayland (2nd time), Ed Neumeister (2nd time), David Berkman (12th time!), Gaël Horellou (2nd time), Alex Norris, Rogério Boccato, Harvie S, Steven Bernstein, Tim Armacost (6th time), Caroline Davis

And many more contacted and in the hopper. ;-)


#youdig

Masterclass Schedule:

 

As mentioned, EVERY SUNDAY @ 1pm Eastern (NYC time)

NOTE: unless specified, each live masterclass topic is designed for ALL instruments!


2019 schedule: see here


2020 schedule: see here


2021 schedule: see here


2022 schedule: see here

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2023:


January 8, 2023: JUSTIN STANTON: Writing for Snarky Puppy vs. Adapting the Song to a Band
Comparing & contrasting compositional approaches as they relate to specific ensembles

RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Great to hear Justin's take on the process of getting from initial idea to final performance!"
... "Thanks for the insights on how Snarky Puppy works. Excellent!"
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January 15, 2023: GAEL HORELLOU: Digging into a Song (I Remember You) - for ALL Instruments!
Melodic tools for hearing the changes: the scales (Barry Harris), creating melodies w/ voice leading & diatonic patterns

RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "The combination of desire to share, with high quality in both teaching and playing was positively striking!" ... "Fabulous masterclass, great work!"
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January 22, 2023: TOM GUARNA: Perspectives on Harmony, Lines & Chromaticism - for ALL Instruments!
Maximizing the use of modal interchange (major/minor scales) to improve your comping & lines

RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Tom's masterclass structure was so solid. It is very rare to see this level of fundamentality, and that the understanding required throughout was self-contained. Also, he took the time to ask for questions during the presentation, answering them masterfully."
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January 29, 2023: JOHANNES WEIDENMUELLER: Improving Your Internal Timekeeper Vol. 2:
Odd Meters & More
A comprehensive system for working on rhythm & time feel that actually works

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Invaluable. A wealth of information. I'm hugely grateful!" ... "Excellent! Lots of practicing ahead!"
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February 5, 2023: RENATO CHICCO: Upper-Structure Triads for Improvisation
A practical approach to creating improvised melodic lines & chord voicings

RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "So informative, thank you!" ... "Clear PDFs & a succinct teacher!"
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February 12, 2023: MICHAEL CAIN: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract the golden nuggets from this master musician

RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Such a wealth and deep well of information - maybe the best ever!"
"Thanks so much for sharing all these thoughts! Very mind-expanding."
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February 26, 2023: DAVE ALLEN: Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for Improvisation - for ALL Instruments!
A path to fluency in odd meters & polyrhythms

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "Excellent class!! Great instruction and the playing examples really got the concepts across. Thank you so much!" ... "It was very detailed. I like that people could ask questions. The PDFs and backing tracks also were great added value to support the class!"
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March 26, 2023: TIM ARMACOST: Coltrane Changes Vol. 1: History & Evolution - for ALL Instruments!
How Coltrane Changes came about & how they are the bridge between playing in & out

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "I really appreciate Tim's generosity of time, resources & wisdom! He gives practical tools but also invaluable historical & musical context. Looking forward to his return already!" ... "Thank you for this wonderful class! So much to work on." ... "It was a total eye opener on this specific subject!"


April 2, 2023: CHRIS LIGHTCAP: Composition Breakdown + Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract knowledge from this master musician

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

April 16, 2023: JUNE LEE: Harmonization: Functional to Imaginative - for ALL Instruments!
Uncovering the various layers of harmonization through analysis & case study

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "June is a marvelous communicator. He presented something so complete, in a way that I could understand it. Very much enjoyed his class and will start trying some of his ideas today!" ... "Beautiful voicings & very practical info on how to use them!" ... "I got inspiration of things I already knew - but in a new, very new perspective!"
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April 23, 2023: BILL CARROTHERS: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract the golden nuggets from this master musician

RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "Best was Bill's down-to-earth honesty and out-of-this-world playing. Loved this class!" ...
"I didn't know about Bill before. He may be the most unique & expressive musician I've ever come across.
His playing, the way he talks about music, his life, etc. What a discovery!"

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April 30, 2023: ANDY MILNE: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract the golden nuggets from this master musician

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "Exceptional player! Very clear, lucid explanations & discussion." ...
"I was fried at the end. Andy is the equivalent of a mental taffy machine for your brain."

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May 7, 2023: JEREMY MANASIA: Standard Harmony Explained - for ALL Instruments!
The natural flow of sound & understanding what we hear

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "Wow, this was a good one! Jeremy's heart-felt stories & comments at the end of the session brought this to an even deeper value.." ... "The melodic minor material is a game changer. Can’t wait to dig in!" ...
"We need a few more levels of superlatives for this one! All were 10 on a scale of 5! What a beautiful class!"
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May 28, 2023: PAUL BOLLENBACK: Creating Melodic Line Motion over Moving Harmonies - for ALL Instruments!
Specific harmonic mapping techniques to help you navigate complex harmony in a melodic way

RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members

Attendee feedback: "What a wonderful vibe Paul established & maintained... Wow!"
"Not many questions because Paul was really crystal-clear! Compliment about the clarity of this masterclass. Very valuable. It explained things I hear all the time on record and gigs. So, big big thanks!"




Logan Richardson

UP NEXT: SUNDAY, June 4 @ 1pm ​Eastern (NYC Time)

LOGAN RICHARDSON: A Day in the Life of an Artist

The artist's journey to expand one's artistic expressions beyond music
*** For ALL Instruments***

Logan will cover:

  • How my relationship with my horn has helped me to learn, listen & build meaningful connections

  • The daily life as an artist, describing my creative process while working on new projects & music, and the joy deriven from it

  • Insights on the importance of spiritual wellbeing - and how my faith contributes to my life and art

  • Views on the intersection of art and business, emphasizing the need for robust business practices to protect and promote art

  • Efforts to provide such resources to the artist community


Attendees will also get a glimpse into Logan's ongoing projects
like new merchandise designs, a subscription service with exclusive content, and efforts to foster a more interactive digital space for his community at ilogan.space

About LOGAN RICHARDSON:


Logan hails from Kansas City, Missouri. Born in 1980, he grew up in a household that was steeped in culture and creative minds.

He began his musical career as a saxophonist & pianist and was a child prodigy, quickly gaining recognition for his talent. As a young man, he moved to New York City, where he studied at The New School.

In the early 2000s, Logan began to make a name for himself in the New York City contemporary scene. He played with a number of notable musicians, including Greg Osby, Stefon Harris, and Jason Moran. His playing style was unique and drew on a wide range of influences, from bebop to hip-hop.

He released his debut album, “Cerebral Flow,” in 2007. The album was well-received and showcased his skill as a composer and bandleader. He followed up with “Ethos,” which featured a larger ensemble and incorporated elements of electronic music.

In 2016 Logan released his Blue Note Records debut Shift featuring an impressive band of musical visionaries including guitarist Pat Metheny, pianist Jason Moran, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Nasheet Waits.

Throughout his career, Logan has been known for his innovative approach to Black Amercian Music and contemporary music as a whole. He is constantly exploring new sounds and pushing the boundaries of the genre. In addition to his work as a musician, he is also a producer and songwriter.

In recent years, he has become an advocate for social justice and has used his platform to speak out on issues related to race and inequality. He has also been involved in community outreach programs, working to bring music education to underserved communities.

Logan's contributions to music are significant and his impact on the genre will be felt for years to come. He is a true innovator and a masterful musician.
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=> You can purchase access for ONLY the upcoming LOGAN RICHARDSON Live Masterclass HERE SOON.

(BUT: the JazzHeaven EDGE membership (3-day Free Trial + includes it ALL!) sure is an infinitely better deal. Just sayin'...)


June 11, 2023: DAN TEPFER: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!

NY TIMES: "As a pianist, Mr. Tepfer combines superb technique with a complex set of impulses:
He's a deeply rational improviser drawn to the unknown."

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June 25, 2023: ANDY LAVERNE: Bang For Your Buck - for ALL Instruments!

Expand & optimize your applications of scales & modes

Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, Michael Brecker, Elvin Jones!


July 2, 2023: to be confirmed


July 9 & 16, 2023: SUMMER BREAK


July 23, 2023: TIM GREEN: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!
Previous attendee: "A great breakdown to incorporate "language." Often language is stressed as important, but can be generally unclear & overloading. This makes for a "non-overloading approach" that you shared as beginning, middle & end "stem ideas" for study. Brilliant. Thanks much, Tim!"


July 30, 2023: JOSH NELSON: Interpreting & Arranging Classic Jazz Standards: a Modern Approach
Fine pianist with the likes of Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, John Clayton & George Mraz


August 6, 2023: SEAN WAYLAND: Pick the Simplest Path that will Make You Sound Great - for ALL Instruments!
Writes Sean: "The thing is my theory is 'no theory.'"

You can call it "pick the simplest path that will make you sound great."

Previous attendees: "Great window into Sean's process!" ...
"The concept is really powerful and something I needed right now in my process."


August 13, 2023: ED NEUMEISTER: Enough with Exercises! For ALL Instruments!
Creating etudes to enhance your technique, from warming up to learning tunes to warming down & beyond
Previous attendees: "This masterclass by itself was worth the annual fee! Wonderful, thank you!"
... "I very much enjoyed how grounded Ed's approach was, in sharing potentially rather abstract material.

This is my favorite type of abstract study."


August 20, 2023: DAVID BERKMAN: Making Ear Training Part of Your Everyday Practice Routine

Simple steps to improve your ear & connection to your instrument


August 27, 2023: GAEL HORELLOU: Transcribing Solos & Extracting Jazz Language - for ALL Instruments!
A powerful tool to develop & incorporate new language into your playing

Previous attendees: "The combination of desire to share, with high quality in both teaching and playing was positively striking!" ... "Fabulous masterclass, great work!"

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September 3, 2023: to be confirmed

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September 10, 2023: ALEX NORRIS: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!

NYC veteran trumpet player with the Mingus Big Band, Maria Schneider, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, etc.


September 17, 2023: ROGERIO BOCCATO: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!

Master percussionist in the groups of Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Maria Schneider, Fred Hersch & more


September 24, 2023: HARVIE S: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!

Legendary bassist & Manhattan School of Music Prof. Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker


October 1, 2023: STEVEN BERNSTEIN: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!

NYC trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader & slide trumpet master (Sex Mob, Lounge Lizards & many more)


October 8, 2023: to be confirmed


October 15, 2023: TIM ARMACOST: Coltrane Changes Vol. 2: Springboard to Creative Outness - for ALL Instruments!

Previous attendees: "I really appreciate Tim's generosity of time, resources & wisdom! He gives practical tools but also invaluable historical & musical context. Looking forward to his return already!" ... "Thank you for this wonderful class! So much to work on." ... "It was a total eye opener on this specific subject!"



2024:


January 28, 2024: CAROLINE DAVIS: topic to be confirmed - for ALL Instruments!

Award-winning alto saxophonist with Lee Konitz, Angelica Sanchez, The Femme Jam, Matt Mitchell, Terry Riley, Miles Okazaki, and Billy Kaye. Downbeat Critic’s Poll Rising Star Alto-Saxophonist (2018) & more




To be updated frequently as we schedule new dates...

So What's Next? How much? How do I get Access?

Simple.


See section below this one for buying access to 1 SINGLE live masterclass


Or...


Join the 3-DAY FREE TRIAL of our JazzHeaven EDGE Membership.
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And check it ALL out for 3 Days "on the house"... 


Including any LIVE MASTERCLASS that happens during those 3 days!


You could cancel with 1 click.
And you won't be charged a dime if you cancel on day 1, day 2 or day 3.
(But... in light of all the good stuff that's coming here WEEKLY: who would wanna leave...??)

You will have access to it ALL:

* ALL existing instructional videos (Harland, Bergonzi, Lage Lund, Gilad Hekselman, Oz Noy, Kenny Werner, Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson, Jean-Michel Pilc, etc.)

* ALL LIVE masterclasses (Larry Goldings, Dave Liebman, Kevin Hays, Ingrid Jensen, Vincent Herring, Nir Felder, Jerry Bergonzi, Kenny Werner, Marc Copland, etc. etc.)


* ALL RECORDINGS of the weekly live masterclasses!


As long as you are a current JazzHeaven EDGE member.

And after the 3-Day FREE Trial:

15 bucks per month for all of THIS...? (Paid annually - or in 3 monthly payments)
Ehhhh..., yeah!


Let's pull out the trusty calculator:

That's the outrageous amount of ... 


$3.75 per live masterclass. :) 


(And... that's not counting your access to all the masterclass RECORDINGS + the 17 full-blown instructional video courses in your EDGE membership area!)

To every week LIVE learn from MANY of the greatest jazz artists on this planet.
And on MANY different topics.

AND to get YOUR QUESTIONS answered by the masters!

PLUS: the opportunity for YOU to be LIVE ON SCREEN right next to them (via your webcam, just like SKYPE) and get direct 1-on-1 FEEDBACK on your questions & YOUR PLAYING!


But maybe you prefer a $200 Skype lesson individually with each of them?  ^_^


#christmascameearly

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#3dollarswellspent

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#investinginyourmusicaldevelopment

Can I also just buy 1 single Live Masterclass Access?

 

Yup. (But the JazzHeaven EDGE deal sure is infinitely better. Just sayin'...)


PRICING for 1 single Live Masterclass:

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1 LIVE MASTERCLASS (and live + recording):
$19.95 live masterclass only
$29.95 live masterclass plus lifetime access to recording ​-> this version coming soon

1 LIVE MASTERCLASS RECORDING only:
$29.95 (lifetime access) -> this version coming soon

NOTE: we will sell the stand-alone recordings of single live masterclasses only in the coming months.

(But... all live masterclass recordings are available right NOW already for JazzHeaven EDGE members.)

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=> You can purchase access for ONLY the upcoming LOGAN RICHARDSON Live Masterclass HERE SOON.
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(BUT: the JazzHeaven EDGE membership (which includes it ALL!) sure is an infinitely better deal. Just sayin'...)

Disclosure...

PLEASE NOTE: the fact that the artist roster for the first round of our live masterclasses is (update: was!) almost exclusively comprised of white males is simply a reflection of the artists who responded to our invitation to participate.

We fully embrace DIVERSITY and have contacted and are in conversation with many more artists, incl. fantastic female artists and artists of other ethnicities and we are looking forward to booking dates with many of them the sooner the better!

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Happy Customers:

Watch some Video Testimonials from very satisfied customers of JazzHeaven Videos...

(Yes, they all really like our videos.
No, these are not "paid actors"... ;-))

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