The Music Place runs a series of jazz courses each year, led by course directors Mike Walker, Iain Dixon and Les Chisnall. (See our information page.)
Mike, Iain and Les's teaching is geared around the idea that, "simple does not mean easy".
"Deepening our understanding of the simple things improves our general musicianship, which provides a stronger, more centred base. From here we can enjoy and be part of a more satisfying musical experience. Playing simple things, really well, is a challenge - we practise so things become simple - when they become simple they become most useful - complexity lives within simplicity and progress can be achieved through a deeper understanding of fundamentals."
- Mike Walker, Iain Dixon and Les Chisnall, 2011
Our next course will be the Jazz Summer School from 5th-9th August 2013. The course cost is £325. (Please note: Phil Bancroft will be teaching at the summer school, not Iain Dixon.) If you would like to join our mailing list to receive more info on our courses, please contact Lucy/Jo.
Please visit our Facebook page for more info and to see videos from The Music Place Jazz Summer School 2011.
Meet our jazz course tutors and have a listen to them performing live.