INSTRUMENTAL COURSES
The summer school aims to provide an intimate environment for practical music making and education in the jazz genre. Improvisation, jazz harmony, an exploration of various jazz idioms, and group performance will be the main areas covered. At the end of the week there will be the opportunity to perform to a live audience from the local community. We provide course materials in the form of a Dordogne Jazz Summer School course-work book and a download of musical examples.

A GUIDE TO LEVELS

WEEK ONE - INCLUSIVE WEEK
A basic ability to play one's instrument is required and music reading would be helpful but not essential. The styles of jazz will include standards, bebop, modal, latin and contemporary. We divide the tutor groups into six levels according to ability initially according to what you write on the booking form. There are "Option Groups" such as BIG BAND / SALSA BAND / SOUL BAND / MINGUS BAND / SUPER SAX / MONK BAND etc. which break up the day.

Tutors : Mark Lockheart, Andrea Vicari, Quentin Collins, Malcolm Earle Smith, Nic France, Jon Bratoeff, Scott Vicari, Dorian Lockett.

WEEK TWO - INTENSIVE & FOUNDATION COURSES

INTENSIVE
No beginners please. No Vocalists. You need to have been on the first week or a similar course before, or have a good grounding in the basics from another source. Please give details of your training and experience when applying. Places will be limited so priority will be given to people who book for both weeks and to more advanced players - and of course those who book early. The only thing to be aware of is that we have no control over applicants self-assement of their own ability. Which is why we call it "intensive" as opposed to "advanced" week. So there may be some students who are a little out of their depth. We divide the course up into two groups according to ability to ameliorate this but it will always be mixed ability. On the other hand if you feel at all nervous that you might be out of your depth - you won't be alone ! Tutors Mornington Lockett, Andrea Vicari.

FOUNDATION
This course will be suitable for people who don't feel ready for the full Monty summer school on Week One. Students will need a basic knowledge of their instrument and enthusiasm. As ever keyboards, amps, PA and amps will be provided. So if you don't feel confident enough for the standard week but are keen to improve your skills this could be the course for you. As an idea of the course content DOWNLOAD the draft curricullum from the Hideaway workshop from this page of the website.

Example
Blues Lessons 1 2 3
Looking at a basic blues progression in the key of F and Bb
Looking at a standard blues progression. Studying guide tones through the harmony and looking at descriptive language. Transcription analysis. Looking at a Bebop blues progression. Looking at the harmonic structure in detail, Guide tones and descriptive language. Approaching Blues in a contemporary way. Blues chord substitution/Modal approach Tunes Studied Sonnymoon For Two, Tenor Madness, Blues For Alice, Computer G (Kenny Garrett)

Rhythm Changes
Lessons 4 5 6. Looking at basic rhythm changes in F and Bb.
Looking at a standard rhythm changes progression. Guide tones through the harmony and looking at descriptive language. Transcription analysis. Looking at rhythm changes with possible chord substitutions. Approaching these changes in a contemporary way. Tunes Studied I Got Rhythm, Anthropology, Rhythm-a-ning, Cabin Fever (M Brecker) .... and much more besides At Monteton each topic would probably last a day (depending on how you get on) and result in an evening Jam - or if students are up-to-it a performance of materials studied ! Not sure ? Why not try a taster session at the club ? http://www.hideawaylive.co.uk/jazz-workshops
Tutor Duncan Eagles.

INDIVIDUAL TUITION
Tuition on individual instruments will be limited by pressure of time. It's only a week's course. There will however be the opportunity for students to attend master-classes by a guest tutor and to receive tuition in small groups on their own instrument.

SAMPLE DAY - WEEK ONE INCLUSIVE COURSE
10.00 Improvisation workshop
e.g. Pentatonics.
Learning of the blues scales and it's relationship to the pentatonic family of scales; using pentatonics over chord sequences; pentataonic based harmonies and their wider use in jazz; chord make-up & voicings; swing rhythm vs. 'straight eights' (rock rhythm); and listening and analyzing performances from famous jazz artists who use this tool - such as McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea etc.
11.30 Coffee break
12.00 Group music making/small bands. This will involve putting into practice concepts studied that morning. e.g. Learning some blues tunes, rehearsing the numbers, constructive criticism of improvisation and the ensemble. Studying the role of each instrument within the particular style.
1.00 Lunch in the Chateau de Monteton restaurant
2.30 Different each day
Previous years have included activities such as MASTER CLASSES / BIG BAND / SALSA BAND / SOUL BAND / MINGUS BAND / SUPER SAX /MONK BAND etc.

example: MASTER CLASSES
Saxophone Masterclass
led by Mark Lockheart
A performance of some well known standards by the tutors' band with particular emphasis on the role of the saxophonist in jazz. Areas covered will include how harmony and melody are best interpreted on the instrument; improvisation, scales and patterns. Practical issues will also be covered such as breathing, embouchure, intonation and creating a good tone. All students will be encouraged to attend and ask questions. Particularly confident saxophone students will be invited to play with the tutors.

4.00 Free Time Left open for individuals to choose their own pursuits. These could include individual practice time; extra tuition in the areas covered that day; small group rehearsals for the evenings jam; classes in particular areas requested by students, or simply enjoying the area and relaxing in the swimming pool.
6.00 Aperitif Jam
An informal session in which students can try out what they've learned (and maybe teach us a thing or two !) in a relaxed 'Jazz Club' atmosphere accompanied by fine wines of the region. Music will be drawn mainly from the standard jazz repertoire. This is also a chance for students to suggest music they would like to play, and for tutors to learn the strengths and weaknesses of course members in order to better structure lessons to their needs.
7.00 Tutor led performances Each tutor leads their workshop group in performing the pieces they've learned that day.
8.00-9.30 Dinner in the Chateau de Monteton restaurant or terrace. Often accompanied by tutor performances , dinner jazz sets and enthusiastic students who just can't stop playing !
9.30 - ? Late night jam session
Play all night (if you like) in the Cave . In past years students jammed far into the early hours with short breaks for drinks in the bar and a quick game of "Kinito", the local dice game. This session is unsupervised and students take resposibility for organising their own bands and music. NB the "Cave" where the jam sessions will be held is in the basement of a different tower to the sleeping accommodation, (and behind several feet of mediaeval masonry), so those students wanting an early night will be free to do so undisturbed.

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