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Paul's Workshops are
set up to help educate and inspire a new generation of musicians and
audiences though lectures, performances and workshops in schools, colleges
and youth centres. The projects provide insight into Manouche Swing
Jazz and demonstrates how jazz improvisation is perfected.
The workshop is structured as follows and Paul's aim is to keep
the presentation informal:
The Workshop is
usually divided into two sessions within the day, Rhythm and Solo. Nick
Mellor assists throughout the day and all areas covered are
clearly demonstrated. The abilities of students are quickly established in
order to focus on individual improvement agendas. Activities are designed
to enable you to work in group, duo and individual formats. Tuition
provided is designed to challenge and will cover all of the key elements of
Gypsy Jazz. The day is not heavily theoretical and employs the
'Gypsy Tradition' of demonstration and assimilation.
Essential elements however, are enthusiasm, love of the music, fun, and a
real desire to improve your personal best! The whole programme
is based on Paul's own route to this music, which he invites you to
follow! Paul and Nick will perform a set during
the lunch break. The workshops are a regular feature of Paul's year and are
gaining in popularity to the point where he is running additional sessions.
The day is overseen by Karen, Paul's wife, who welcomes you
and ensures the day runs smoothly.
For students without a 'Gypsy Guitar' there will be instruments available
for you to
play.
Further
information here
http://www.paulvernonchester.com/Paul%27sMasterclassWorkshop.htm
Student Comments:-
The Walsall Workshop was excellent, worth every penny. Paul is
not only a superb musician but an excellent teacher (that is his day job of
course), Nick was brilliant also. I've plenty of chord theory homework to
do. Warren.
This is just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed Saturday's
workshop. I'm really enjoying
the new CD - Duets for Django'. Thanks to Paul, Nick and Karen for a
good day. - Malcolm.
Thanks
for a wonderful Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I learned a
lot again from yourself and Nick, but it’s more than just that, it’s about
being in the company of people who share my massive interest in Gypsy Jazz
and being able to talk with them about the subject. I look forward to
the next workshop and hope to reflect more improvement. Thanks to Karen
for providing the food and looking after us. - John
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