Master Classes

Master Classes are available for groups of 6-10 students and usually run between 90-120 minutes. Please use the form below to inquire about booking a Master Class. It is also possible to book a group ensemble class, which can be as many as 30 students in one class. The following topics are the focus of the masterclass:

The Bass

Sound:
a. achieving the best sound, with the least amount of work
b. making every note audible whether playing short or long notes (when playing long notes, striving to have all the notes the same length).

Technique:
a. being comfortable and knowing every note of the bass
b. analysing different ways to practice better technique

Ensemble Playing

Note Choice:
a. When playing with a group, it's about finding the notes that enhance the harmony while staying in sync with the changes.
b. Influencing the soloist with your notes

Rhythmic Choice:
a. Whether playing in odd meters or even, knowing what is the underlying rhythmic pattern and finding a bass line to correspond accordingly
b. Knowing how short & long notes effect the rhythm

Listening & Responding:
a. Learning and applying how to react to a soloist or accompanist while still being in the moment.

Improvisation

Melody:
a. Using the melody to construct a good solo.

Singing:
a. Using singing as another means of expression and as a way to practice learning tunes.

Compostition

Harmonic & Rhythmic Structures:
a. Finding what harmonic & rhythmic structures suit you.
b. Finding and hearing and developing harmonic & rhythmic to play and compose.

Techniques:
a. Using the piano first and conceiving simple motifs and then applying them to paper.
b. Using written techniques first, conceiving simple motifs to apply to the piano.

For more information and/or to answer any questions you may have, please contact us anytime.