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: January 23: TIM ARMACOST: A Deep Dive into the Blues Vol. 2 Details HERE!
- 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!
So WHO are the Artists...?
Glad you asked! ;-)
Artists, confirmed with Date (see schedule below - 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), Renato Chicco (3rd time), Joe Magnarelli, Eric Revis, Ben Rubin (2nd time), Glenn Zaleski (2nd time), David Berkman (10th time!), Ted Nash, Brad Shepik (2nd time), Hubert Nuss (3rd time), Vardan Ovsepian (6th time), Richie Barshay (3rd time)
Artists, on board but no date scheduled yet: Peter Bernstein (2nd time), Lionel Loueke, Boris Kozlov, Eden Ladin, Larry Goldings (3rd time), Ralph Alessi (2nd time), Tineke Postma, Enrico Pieranunzi, Matt Stevens, Keyon Harrold, Jeff Ballard, Joey Calderazzo, David Kikoski, Gary Versace, Tim Lefebvre, Jon Cowherd, Donald Brown, Michael Kanan, Robin Eubanks (2nd time), Nils Wogram (2nd time), Dena DeRose (5th time)
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:
April 14, 2019: LARRY GOLDINGS: Composing Tips & Tools
Tapping into the infinite ways to get from one idea to another
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
April 21, 2019: KENNY WERNER: Effortless Mastery: Ask Me Anything!
A Gold Mine if you read his famous book OR have one of his JazzHeaven Effortless Mastery videos
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
April 28, 2019: JERRY BERGONZI: Phrasing & Articulation - for ALL Instruments!
Bergonzi on Nuances like Playing behind/on/ahead of the Beat, "Hard Time" vs. "Soft Time", Accents, Ghost Notes & more
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
May 5, 2019: MATT PIERSON: Storytelling & the Four Elements of Record Production
Insights & Tips from a Veteran Jazz Record Producer (Mehldau, Metheny, Redman, Garrett)
Matt produced Brad Mehldau's Debut on Warner Brothers & many, many more.
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
May 12, 2019: GEORGE COLLIGAN: Mastering Playing Fast - for ALL Instruments!
Strategies on how to develop technique and rhythmic control at higher tempos
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
May 19, 2019: STEVE CARDENAS & BEN ALLISON: Duo Playing Concepts - for ALL Instruments!
The Art of Interplay & Listening in a Duo Context
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
May 26, 2019: DAVID BERKMAN (author of "The Jazz Harmony Book"): Functional Jazz Harmony - for ALL Instruments!
A path to understanding the deeper structure of standards for more freedom & creativity
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
June 2, 2019: BRAD ALLEN WILLIAMS: The Power of Aural Memory - for ALL Instruments!
How to lean on your EAR to learn standards & expand your repertoire
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Very cool & relaxed approach - and great clarity in which the subject was presented!"
June 9, 2019: INGRID JENSEN: Meaningful & Effective Practicing - for ALL Instruments!
Deepening Your Listening Skills while shedding Practical Fundamentals
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
June 16, 2019: BEN ALLISON: The Independent Artist: Releasing Your Own Record
What every musician needs to know in the new music landscape
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
June 23, 2019: DAVID LIEBMAN: The Art of Recording
Elvin Jones & Miles Davis in the studio: Different but the same. (Dave recorded with both. ;)
Here is an EXCERPT of Dave's outline!
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
June 30, 2019: NIR FELDER & OZ NOY: Ask Them Anything!
It was a fun hang... and super-informative!
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
July 21, 2019: DAN WEISS: Strengthening Your Internal Time - for ALL Instruments!
Ways to develop & strengthen your time without an instrument
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
July 28, 2019: PABLO HELD: The Art of Listening - for ALL Instruments!
Refining the most important skill for playing music
(Ear training methods, listening to other musicians while playing, etc.)
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
August 11, 2019: JORGE ROSSY: Practicing vs. doing "Musical Research" - for ALL Instruments!
Thought-provoking discussion on practicing & the artistic process
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
August 18, 2019: RALPH PETERSON: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Lots & lots of golden nuggets shared by a true master musician...
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
August 25, 2019: VINCENT HERRING: Bebop Scales & More - for ALL Instruments!
Making sense of Bebop Scales & using them to create great lines
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
September 1, 2019: KEVIN HAYS: Voice Leading, Line Playing & Creating Voicings - for ALL Instruments!
Kevin breaks down his approach & thought process (plus you get a solo transcription)
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
September 8, 2019: JEAN-MICHEL PILC: How to be creative on a Form without getting lost - for ALL Instruments!
Freedom & Strength can go hand in hand. Here is how.
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
September 29, 2019: DONNY MCCASLIN: Tools & Concepts for Improvisation - for ALL Instruments!
Donny shares his favorite rhythmic, harmonic & melodic concepts...
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
October 6, 2019: DAVID BERKMAN: The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
How to organize, improve & strengthen your practicing to address any weaknesses (while having fun!)
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
October 13, 2019: GIL GOLDSTEIN: The Nature of Music - for ALL Instruments!
How Joseph Schillinger opened the door to infinite music possibilities
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
October 20, 2019: BOB SHEPPARD: Creating a Fun Practice Process with Intervals & Rhythms - for ALL Instruments!
A personal approach that goes to the core of improvisation
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
October 27, 2019: JOHN O'GALLAGHER: Post-Tonal Approaches to Improvisation - for ALL Instruments!
Expanding your melodic vocabulary beyond functional harmony with pitch-class sets
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
November 10, 2019: MARC COPLAND: Harmony, the Brain & the Body Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
Marc's unique take on why your ears are the master and music theory is the servant
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
November 17, 2019: DAYNA STEPHENS: Rearranging/Reharmonizing Standards - for ALL Instruments!
An approach to personalizing melodies that speak to you
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
November 24, 2019: HUBERT NUSS: Messiaen Modes applied to Jazz Harmony Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
An Introduction to the harmonic colors of Olivier Messiaen
Jorge Rossy after watching Hubert's first masterclass: "This was amazing! Thanks so much! Very clear and inspiring!"
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
December 8, 2019: WILL VINSON: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Extract the goods from a true master musician & concise teacher
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
December 22, 2019: BEN MONDER: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract knowledge from an amazing musician & guitar hero #mindbender
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
2020:
January 5, 2020: RALPH ALESSI: Ideas, Not Notes - for ALL Instruments!
Motivic Development & being Creative while Improvising
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
January 12, 2020: JERRY BERGONZI: Ask Me Anything! For ALL Instruments!
The Grandmaster returned to the Dojo...
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
January 19, 2020: GUILLERMO KLEIN: The Craft of Composing - for ALL Instruments!
Melodic, harmonic & rhythmic approaches to pin down, process & expand musical ideas
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
January 26, 2020: RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA: Intervalic & Pitch-Cell Approaches - for ALL Instruments!
Modern improv strategies that have shaped Rudresh's unique & innovative sound/approach
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback:
"He told us what he had to tell and it was well prepared!"
February 2, 2020: DENA DEROSE: If You can Sing it, You can Play it! For ALL Instruments!
Use singing to gain more lyricism & interesting phrasing in your performance
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
February 16, 2020: MATT WILSON: Allowing the Music to Happen! For ALL Instruments!
Ways to be a valuable bandstand citizen who is ready, emphatic & supportive
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
March 1, 2020: AARON PARKS: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract knowledge from an amazing musician
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
March 8, 2020: DAVID BERKMAN: The Diminished 7th / Minor or Major 6th Approach to Harmony (Barry Harris to Keith Jarrett) Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
A different (exciting) approach to jazz harmony (than the one commonly taught in jazz education)
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "David isn't peddling dogma. He's exposing possibilities. Great guy, great teacher. Many specific & detailed examples!"
March 15, 2020: DAVID BERKMAN: Piano for Non-Pianists - for ALL Instruments!
Unraveling the mystery of the piano keyboard to go further on your main instrument + composing/arranging
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
March 22, 2020: RICK MARGITZA: Practice Techniques Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
Practicing towards developing your personal voice
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback:
"Still dizzy from the amount of info from Rick's class and on this website. Amazing!”
March 29, 2020: FRED HERSCH: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
A rare chance to extract knowledge from this master musician
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
April 5, 2020: VARDAN OVSEPIAN: Permutation Studies - for ALL Instruments!
Generate & shape melodic cells into a unique improvisational language
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Excellent teacher!! Key Takeaway: The way Vardan was able to make beautiful music from something so mathematical in the beginning."
April 12, 2020: BOBBY WATSON: Solo Architecture - for ALL Instruments!
Rhythmic, Melodic & Linear Approaches to build & shape Your Solos
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
April 19, 2020: DAVID LIEBMAN: Ask Me Anything Vol. 1 - for ALL Instruments!
A rare chance to extract knowledge from this master musician & master teacher
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
April 26, 2020: GARY THOMAS: Symmetrical Scales + Q&A - for ALL Instruments!
Expand Your Improvisational Vocabulary with Symmetrical Scales & other devices
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
If you are interested in private lessons with Gary you can contact him here
May 3, 2020: VINCENT HERRING: Synthetic Pentatonics & Diminished Scales - for ALL Instruments!
He came back for more...
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
May 10, 2020: EDWARD SIMON: Learning Tunes - for ALL Instruments!
A systematic approach to learning/internalizing standards & originals for life
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Unlike other very fine players, Edward Simon knows how to discuss abstract concepts clearly!! He also took the time to really think through & plan for his topics. Impressive!"
May 17, 2020: LARRY GOLDINGS, PETER BERNSTEIN & BILL STEWART: Ask Them Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract knowledge from the cats...
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
May 24, 2020: OMER AVITAL: Let's Make Your Groove Stronger! For ALL Instruments!
Omer will share his own "groove evolution" - from "feeling small" to his current big, fat pocket
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
May 31, 2020: BECCA STEVENS: Songwriting - My Process (For ALL Instruments!)
An empowering, song-serving, inspiration-rooted approach to songwriting
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
June 7, 2020: REBECCA MARTIN & LARRY GRENADIER: Getting to the Heart of a Song - for ALL Instruments!
Get a beautiful insight into the thought processes & philosophies of two masters
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
If you are interested in private lessons with Rebecca and/or Larry: details here
June 14, 2020: VARDAN OVSEPIAN: World of Enclosures - for ALL Instruments!
Building a unique "enclosure language" beyond cliches
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Very clear & structured way of explaining & great accompanying PDFs! This is a clear & concise path to a much greater vocabulary."
June 21, 2020: ROBIN EUBANKS: Using Loops & Effects to Expand Your Sonic Toolbox - for ALL Instruments!
Premier jazz trombonist of his generation
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
June 28, 2020: NILS WOGRAM: Mastering Odd Meters - for ALL Instruments!
A systematic approach from the basics to very advanced concepts
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
July 5, 2020: JOHN CLAYTON: What Do You want to Know? For ALL Instruments!
Ask John Anything about Bass Playing, Composing/Arranging, Producing & Bandleading
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
July 12, 2020: BOBBY WATSON: My favorite Tools & Concepts - for ALL Instruments!
His first live masterclass went so well, he HAD to come back soon!
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
July 19, 2020: MARK TURNER & LARRY GRENADIER: Ask Them Anything - for ALL Instruments!
A rare chance to extract knowledge from these two masters
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
August 2, 2020: OR BAREKET: Practicing: Designing Your Process - for ALL Instruments!
Concepts, tools & strategies to get from "impossible" to natural & seamless on your instrument
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
August 9, 2020: DAVID BERKMAN: Opening up the Harmony of Standards - for ALL Instruments!
Author of "The Jazz Harmony Book" - he should know ;)
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Very systematic approach and clear explanations!"
August 16, 2020: MARC COPLAND: Harmony, the Brain & the Body Vol. 2 - for ALL Instruments!
Marc's unique take on why your ears are the master and music theory is the servant
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
August 30, 2020: GEORGE GARZONE & JERRY BERGONZI: Ask Them Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Tenor Titans............ #berzone ;)
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
September 6, 2020: RICHIE BARSHAY: Alexander Technique for Improvisers - for ALL Instruments!
Regain better mind-body coordination & ease of movement
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
If you are interested in live lessons with Richie: details here
September 27, 2020: EDWARD SIMON: Composition: My Process - for ALL Instruments!
Creative approaches for generating limitless ideas
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback:
"Edward was completely organized, and amazingly concise, congruent, and always logical. He explained perfectly how one creates beauty, and develops music to create compelling results."
October 4, 2020: RICK MARGITZA: Practice Techniques Vol. 2 - for ALL Instruments!
Further adventures down the road of finding one’s own personal voice
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback:
"Super-clear, informative & inspiring. Rick as always!"
October 11, 2020: ETHAN IVERSON: Fun Games with the Metronome - for ALL Instruments!
Strengthen your time with Ethan - from easy to crazy-hard
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback:
"Practical and useful information, clearly explained and demonstrated."
October 18, 2020: JORGE ROSSY: Ask Me Anything - for ALL Instruments!
Rare chance to extract knowledge from this master musician
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Masterful playing & wisdom!"
October 25, 2020: DENA DEROSE: Phrasing & Interpretation - for ALL Instruments!
Finding your authentic way of singing or playing songs
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Wow! Her motivational and extremely clear method of teaching elongation and compressing phrasing through focus on lyrics was incredible!"
November 1, 2020: GEORGE COLLIGAN: Story Telling: Space & Dissonance - for ALL Instruments!
How to tell compelling stories in your solos
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "He had a theme - and he stuck to it. It was great to hear him playing examples so clearly!"
November 8, 2020: DAVID BERKMAN: Outside The Changes - for ALL Instruments!
Modern harmonic devices & how to use them
RECORDING available now to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "David is hilarious, but he cut all the fat to get straight to the meat of harmony and the freedom within."
November 15, 2020: DAVID LIEBMAN: Ask Me Anything Vol. 2 - for ALL Instruments!
Incl. surprise cameo appearance by Richie Beirach
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Valuable insights were gained from the depth of knowledge of these gentlemen."
November 29, 2020: STEVE CARDENAS: Exploring the Music of Thelonious Monk - for ALL Instruments!
Highlights & insights from creating the "Thelonious Monk Fakebook"
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Steve's advice at the end when asked about how to deepen knowledge about Monk's music was instructive - take it slow, keep it simple. Deep material, deep thinking. I love it!"
December 6, 2020: OR BAREKET: The Practice of Composition - for ALL Instruments!
Ways of practicing composition regularly, as you would an instrument
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Having him in yet another top notch session! He is a wealth of knowledge and clarity. That well runs deep. … This will make me a better player, and teacher. Fabulous teaching!"
December 13, 2020: DOUG WEISS: Rhythm: Placing the Notes - for ALL Instruments!
Embodiment of Rhythm is the most important skill you can attain
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Incredible clarity and attitude as a musician. Doug was one of the best yet in being able to combine his prepared outline with being able to interactively answer questions."
If you are interested in private lessons with Doug you can contact him here
December 20, 2020: BARNEY MCALL: "Singing-ness" - Developing Your Inner Melodic Thread - for ALL Instruments!
Learning to follow what you hear in the moment vs. playing "data" (what you practiced)
RECORDING available soon to existing EDGE members
Attendee feedback: "Practical application of elusive subjects such as musical spirituality. Barney's experience and communication style/feeling also made the topic feel down to earth and attainable."
2021:
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!