students receive full board accomodation & front row tickets for
SHREWSBURY DJANGO FEST 2023
A weekend of world-class concerts in the heart of Shrewsbury
2023 GUITARISTS SIGN UP
£1177 PER PERSON
Price includes...
* Up close lessons and hands on advice from the very best in the world, regardless of your current playing level. This is an invaluable chance to learn directly from gypsy jazz royalty.
* 4 nights full board (single occupancy en-suite room) including breakfast, lunches and evening meals in the excellent à la carte hotel restaurant at the 4* Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury.
* Welcome drinks reception on Thursday after check in
* Introductory student seminar with retreat tutors
* A timetable packed with intimate group lessons (approx 12 per group) and masterclasses with Paulus Schäfer, Mozes Rosenberg, Chris Quinn, Christiaan Van Hemert and more TBA
* Tutor lead daytime and late night jam sessions
* Full festival access and entry to the Shrewsbury Django Fest 2023 concerts.
* Optional guided tour through medieval Shrewsbury from an official Shrewsbury town guide.
* Student concert, perform live with the band at the end of the retreat
* Annual Sunday night retreat curry at one of Shrewsbury's best balti houses (additional cost)
* An unforgettable retreat and festival experience immersed in all things Gypsy Jazz.
2023 VIOLINIST SIGN UP
£1077 PER PERSON
As above - violinists have the opportunity to learn in a small group lead by Christiaan Van Hemert, plus individual group workshops with Mozes, Chris and Paulus.
If you wish to attend in 2023 we advise booking as soon as possible to guarantee a spot.
If you have any questions call 07790265681 or email AcousticMasterclass@gmail.com
* After booking you have a 14 day cooling off period, you are entitled to a full refund within the first 14 days. If after this you wish to cancel and the retreat is sold out, we'll work with you to sell your spot to another attendee. If the event isn't sold out, depending on notice we'll try and offer you credit towards a future retreat.
* If paying a 50% deposit the remaining balance is due on or before September 1st 2023
2023 JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP DAY
£87 PER PERSON
Jazz Vocal Masterclass with Francesca Confortini "Vocal Colours in Jazz Singing"
Saturday 14th October - 11AM until 4PM with 1 hour lunch break
Session 1
11AM - 1PM
Francesca will start the morning session revealing some of her most useful warm up techniques as she guides you through a group warm up. Following the warm up the main topic for the morning session will be on her approach to exploring the different sound qualities used in jazz singing, taking inspiration from great artists and applying concepts to everyone's individual instruments.
The students will start to investigate the concept of awareness of one's instrument, and to start looking at vocal technique associating it to different sound worlds that can be safely created to convey a variety of emotional contents and atmospheres when singing jazz music.
Session 2
1PM - 4PM
Every participant will have prepared a jazz standard from a short list sent out in advance.
In this practical session, attendees will get feedback and guidance on vocal technique. You'll receive pro tips and advice on improving as a jazz singer, from both a technical and a performative perspective.
The aim of this part of the workshop is to apply the concepts of awareness and vocal colours to the selected pieces, in order for the songs to be performed in a more personalised and intimate way.
Some of what you'll cover...
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Vocal Warm Up Techniques
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"Vocal Colours" Exploration
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Jazz Phrasing: swinging with the voice
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Vocal Technique: start thinking about your own voice as an instrument
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Song structure
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Song mapping: how to prepare a song with a strategy
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First steps towards improvisation
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Getting Performance Ready - Tips & Advice
