Jazz Talk with James Austin, Jr.
Join us at Stax Music Academy for Jazz Talk with James Austin Jr. – a workshop designed to ignite the creativity and passion of young jazz musicians!
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, November 15th
- Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Cost: FREE ADMISSION!
- Who: Open to all 6th-12th graders in the Greater Mid-South Area
James Austin Jr., a renowned jazz pianist, educator, and protégé of the legendary Dr. Barry Harris, brings a wealth of knowledge from his experiences performing worldwide and mentoring the next generation of jazz artists. His workshop will delve into the essentials of jazz improvisation, covering questions like:
- What are the basic steps to becoming a skilled improviser?
- How to develop effective practice habits for jazz?
- What harmony concepts do all great improvisers need to know?
This hands-on session is an amazing chance for aspiring musicians to learn from one of today’s top jazz educators, so don’t miss it!
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