AJF is now proud to be able to support year round workshops and concerts from amazing musicians and insightful educators.
Next Workshop: February 24
Develop Your Groove - presented by Bob Sinicrope
Audiences generally don’t remember the specifics of what a jazz musician plays, but they do remember how they felt after hearing a performance. Much of what listeners take away from a performance is the groove. This workshop will offer insights and specific approaches to deepen rhythmic feel.
Topics will be covered:
Feel free to bring your instrument and your questions
Presenter Bob Sinicrope is in his 45th year of directing Milton Academy’s award-winning jazz program. He is the inaugural recipient of the John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year (2007) and a Downbeat Magazine Jazz Achievement Award recipient. He has been a staff member of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz workshops for 38 years and directs weekend workshops for bassists, guitarists and drummers preceding Jamey’s weeklong workshops. He is also a teacher for the Victor Wooten Berklee College Bass Weekend workshop and has offered clinics in 30 countries on 6 continents. Bob is a Past President of the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and a National Youth Development Service Award recipient.
When: February 24 2:00-3:30
Where: Morningside Music Studio #1 - 13A Medford St Arlington MA
Cost: $10
Email us to reserve your spot
Next Workshop: February 24
Develop Your Groove - presented by Bob Sinicrope
Audiences generally don’t remember the specifics of what a jazz musician plays, but they do remember how they felt after hearing a performance. Much of what listeners take away from a performance is the groove. This workshop will offer insights and specific approaches to deepen rhythmic feel.
Topics will be covered:
- Components of Groove
- Spirit/Attitude
- Physical Movement - Singing
- Fun with the metronome
- Super Chops approach
- Random Chords exercise
- Forward Motion
- Articulation
- Talent Code Approach
Feel free to bring your instrument and your questions
Presenter Bob Sinicrope is in his 45th year of directing Milton Academy’s award-winning jazz program. He is the inaugural recipient of the John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year (2007) and a Downbeat Magazine Jazz Achievement Award recipient. He has been a staff member of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz workshops for 38 years and directs weekend workshops for bassists, guitarists and drummers preceding Jamey’s weeklong workshops. He is also a teacher for the Victor Wooten Berklee College Bass Weekend workshop and has offered clinics in 30 countries on 6 continents. Bob is a Past President of the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and a National Youth Development Service Award recipient.
When: February 24 2:00-3:30
Where: Morningside Music Studio #1 - 13A Medford St Arlington MA
Cost: $10
Email us to reserve your spot
