Discover | Learn | Play Sessions.
I currently run an online meeting called - Discover | Learn | Play
Meetings take place on Thursday evenings - 19:00 to 20:30 GMT. The sessions are free to attend, though donations are welcome.
Below is a bit more about the sessions.
Meetings take place on Thursday evenings - 19:00 to 20:30 GMT. The sessions are free to attend, though donations are welcome.
Below is a bit more about the sessions.
Discover
This is where we discuss, as a group, an album which has been selected by members of the group. There's no set genre here, just music appreciation and discussion with the aim of expanding our listening and awareness of different styles and genres.
Learn
Secondly, we address selected topics each week. Below are some examples of topics which have been covering/ will be covered in future sessions.
Primarily, this section takes the form of a discussion with some demonstration when needed.
- How to practise,
- How to listen (active vs passive)
- Learning repertoire,
- How to become a rounded musician,
- Improvising,
- Composing,
- Rhythmic Development,
- Transcription.
Primarily, this section takes the form of a discussion with some demonstration when needed.
Play
In this part of the session, we focus on repertoire and techniques for improvising as well as practise structured material together. This part of the session involves predominately playing interspersed with some discussion.
Are you interested in joining?
If you are at all interested in taking part, please get in touch. It's a very friendly group, all levels are welcome. If you are interested in coming along, please get in touch and I will provide the link to access the group meeting.