SUNDAY MORNING ONLINE WORKSHOPS

JUNE 27

10:00 - 11.00 Qi Gong / Tai Chi with Clarissa Fontana * 1 HOUR EARLIER IN THE UK

There are many benefits of this type of training for all musicians whether they be instrumentalists or vocalists some of which are listed below:

• - awareness and improvement of posture

• - connection with the instrument

• - correct use of energy

• - the eradication of bad physical habits leading to tremendous physical and mental ease and composure

• - improved sound

• - the cultivation a natural rhythmic flow

Qi Gong is an a introspective work based on the consciousness of oneself using simple, though not necessarily easy, exercises. The person listens to the body connecting physically with the earth and the sky and finding one’s place between them as part of nature. This kind of work allows one to connect all different parts of the body as one, and feel new sensations of fullness. It is a basic step of awareness and has been described by many as quite beautiful.

These are some of the best exercises one could possibly do; this training warms up and stretches the muscles, tendons ligaments and joints all over the body, massages internal organs, increases and improves circulation and provides an aerobic workout. It also improves ones balance, helps establish a feeling of wakefulness and gives energy. 

11.00 - 11.30 Silence - Listening - Concentration with Stephen Keogh *1 HOUR EARLIER IN THE UK*

A meditative exercise using concentration, listening and awareness; balancing energy and effort leading, towards a more effortless way of playing, while cultivating trust in one's timing, improving listening and attention to detail. 

11.30 - 12.15 Vocal Freedom with Nel Begley *1 HOUR EARLIER IN THE UK*

Finding vocal freedom through the body, exploring how good posture and movement affects the voice and enables us to feel and internalise pulse.
These sessions will cover vocal improvisation, body percussion and a range of games to free your voice and mind! For singers and 'non-singers' alike.

Cost is £15.00 / €15.00 per morning

VOCAL WORKSHOPS WITH TINA MAY AND NEL BEGLEY

SEPTEMBER 4TH - 10.00AM - 12.00PM

PIZZA EXPRESS DEAN STREET SOHO

Part 1.

Vocal Freedom with Nel Begley 

Finding vocal freedom through the body, exploring how good posture and movement affects the voice and enables us to feel and internalise pulse.
These sessions will cover vocal improvisation, body percussion and a range of games to free your voice and mind! For singers and 'non-singers' alike.

Part 2.

Tina May

Group Workshop and Q & A

GMF TUSCANY JAZZ WORKSHOP 2021

“The Art of the Song”

CERTALDO ALTO, TUSCANY

SEPTEMBER 15 - 20, 2021

• A COURSE FOR JAZZ VOCALISTS

• A COURSE ON THE ART OF VOCAL ACCOMPANIMENT

• A COURSE FOR HORN PLAYERS; SOLOING AND ACCOMPANYING

• A COURSE FOR RHYTHM SECTION & ENSEMBLE PLAYING

MIKE KANAN - SARA DOWLING - DARIO DI LECCE - FRANCESCO PETRENI - VICTOR JIMENEZ - STEPHEN KEOGH