Nashville’s community center for jazz, with classes, public performances, and special events. The Nashville Jazz Workshop is a non-profit organization supporting jazz musicians, jazz fans, and the jazz community.
Happenings
Thanks to everyone who donated on #GivingTuesday! Many of you turned out in support on our donation page and on the Facebook campaign (which is still live, by the way in case you missed it). As the holiday season approaches, we hope that everyone will make a generous end of year gift to support Nashville’s only independent, full-time, nonprofit jazz education and performance organization. Watch your inboxes for more information coming soon!
Friday, November 15, Jeff Hall Live at the Workshop – performance was SOLD OUT but was streamed live on YouTube. You can go to the event page to view the stream.
Classes
The Jazz Workshop has classes from introductory to advanced — for students just learning jazz, professionals wanting to “sharpen their edges,” and non-musicians wanting to learn more about jazz. Instructors are Nashville’s finest jazz musicians. Unless otherwise noted, classes are 2 hours a night, once a week. Tuition is $250 per 6-week class, $125 per 3-week class, and $50 per 1-day class.
Color Key:
- Instrumentalists
- Vocalists
- All Musicians and Enthusiasts
Session Dates: October 28 to November 14, 2019
Monday
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Cole Porter – Part 2
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Continuation of class from previous session
Instructor: Lori Mechem
- Small Ensemble
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Roger Spencer
- Instrumental – Special Topics
Monday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Guitar instrumentals written and made popular by Wes Montgomery
Instructor: Mel Deal
- Advanced Vocal Literature: Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim – Part 2
Monday | 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Continuation of class from previous session
Instructors: Lori Mechem and Cecilia Grespan
- Small Ensemble
Monday | 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Instructor: Roger Spencer
Tuesday
- Introduction to Jazz Singing
Tuesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Joe Freel
- Instrumental – Special Topics
Tuesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Odd Meter Songs
Instructor: Chester Thompson
- The Voice Lab
Tuesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Leiper's Fork Location
Instructor: Margaret Rose
Wednesday
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Cole Porter – Part 2
Wednesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Continuation of class from previous session
Instructor: Lori Mechem
- Small Ensemble
Wednesday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Instructor: Roger Spencer
- Instrumental – Special Topics
Wednesday | 8:00pm to 10:00pm
How to Transpose on Sight
Instructor: Roger Spencer
- Master Class
Wednesday | 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Introduction to Ear Training: an easy introduction and preparation for Ear Training 1 in January
Instructor: Lori Mechem
Saturday
- Vocal Technique
Saturday | 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Instructor: Liz Johnson
- Vocal Literature: The Music of Cole Porter – Part 2
Saturday | 11:00am to 1:00pm
Continuation of class from previous session
Instructor: Jeff Steinberg