ADULT EDUCATION
WINTER/SPRING 2023
NMJW offers classes for adults of all ages and skill levels. Our long-running classes offer adults a chance to revisit their passion for music in a supportive setting. With classes ranging from Big Band to Jazz Improvisation to voice studies and beyond, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Since we run on limited hours in the office, we are asking everyone to please register online.
Any questions? Email [email protected]
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JAZZ IMPROVISATION
Instructor: Micky Patten
NM Jazz Workshop, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Mondays, 6:00-7:30 pm
6 Weeks: April 3-May 8
$95/$80
Our Improv class is about developing your sound, relaxing and playing with others. We’ll address topics like harmony, rhythm and form and you'll immediately apply them by playing with a rhythm section.
JAZZ GUITAR (Course is full for Spring 2023!)
Instructor: Michael Anthony
NM Jazz Workshop, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Mondays, 6:00-7:30 PM
6 weeks: February 20-March 27
$95/$80
This class explores the art, challenges, and the fun of improvising jazz on the guitar. It includes learning tunes and related scales, arpeggios, chord forms and comping. Students will also study phrasing examples, which express the language of jazz as well as techniques to facilitate these ideas along with ear training. For hands-on experience, a portion of class time will be spent jamming on material learned in class. Please bring an acoustic guitar if possible (or electric with a small amplifier), a note pad and pencil.
COMMUNITY JAZZ BAND (Bari sax and trombone seat still open for Spring 2023!)
(formerly Community Big Band)
Instructor: Henry Estrada
NM Jazz Workshop, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15 PM
10 weeks: February 8-April 12
$140/$125
Love big band jazz music? This class is for you! From playing a variety of great tunes to navigating your way through chord changes and solo sections, this class will have you wailing at the final performance!
Proficient music reading skills required.
JAZZ SINGING
Instructor: Patty Stephens
NM Jazz Workshop, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
8 weeks: February 9-March 30
$185/$165
We’ll spend eight weeks exploring the art of Jazz Singing, song form, vocal technique, dynamics and presentation. These sessions will help you as a singer to make music with other musicians. The class culminates on the eighth session in a recital with a pianist. All levels of singers are welcome to join in this fun, safe class.
LATIN PERCUSSION
Instructor: Ricky Carrido
NM Jazz Workshop, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm
8 Weeks: February 7-March 28
$120/$110
This popular class focuses on hand exercises & techniques for comfortably playing of rhythms and poly-rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico & Brazil. Study handouts, some drums & other percussion instruments will be provided. Conga drum required.
VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Instructor: Diane Richardson
NM Jazz Workshop, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
6 Weeks: April 6-May 11
$120/$110
Improve your skills and confidence level as a jazz vocalist! Join an ensemble for vocalists designed to address the basic elements of vocal technique: breath management, intonation, tone quality, and phrasing. Learn to identify and balance vocal registers and improve vocal resonance and flexibility. Support your own vocal health by learning techniques to protect your voice from misuse and overuse.
Real Book Jam
Jam Coordinator: Lisa Nichols
In person (at NMJW, 5500 Lomas Blvd. NE)
Saturdays: 10:30 am-noon and noon-1:30 pm (two sessions)
$5.00 drop-in fee
All participants must submit a photo/scan of their vaccination record to [email protected] by 4:00 pm the Thursday before the jam session.
Class payments will be refunded in-full minus a 10% admin fee before the first class, no refunds given after a class starts.
