The Jazz Improvisation Workshop In ITALY is an upscale international jazz camp held in a beautiful farm-house and vineyard in the heart of Tuscany. Private rooms, gourmet meals, working vineyard and a wonderful swimming pool are just few of the amenities available to the participants.
In this wonderful setting the New York Jazz Workshop presents two separate weeks of rigorous jazz studies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Participants come from all over the world, we had students from Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia, the USA and many countries in Europe including a large UK contingent, Finland, France , Austria, Germany and more.
The Jazz Improvisation Workshop In ITALY is an upscale international jazz camp held in a beautiful farm-house and vineyard in the heart of Tuscany. Private rooms, gourmet meals, working vineyard and a wonderful swimming pool are just few of the amenities available to the participants. In this wonderful setting the New York Jazz Workshop presents two separate weeks of rigorous jazz studies in a relaxed and friendly environment. Participants come from all over the world, we had students from Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia, the USA and many countries in Europe including a large UK contingent, Finland, France , Austria, Germany and more.
In 2024 we offer two sessions, the first session from June 9th to the 15th is led by internationally acclaimed instrumentalists Marc Mommaas, Kenny Wessel and David Ambrosio and it is centered on instrumental playing. Skilled vocalists with a significant background in jazz theory and harmony can also participate. The session From June 16th to the 22th is led by the amazing Michelle Walker accompanied by a rhythm session formed by faculty and students and it is centered on the human voice, musicians wishing to learn how to accompany singers that are able to transpose and keep time are welcome and encouraged to participate.
If you chose to participate in both sessions there is a 20% discount on the cost of the course. The cost for the accommodation remains the same each week.
This programs are perfect for instrumentalists and vocalists with different backgrounds who want to learn and become better musicians and improvisers. Trip highlights include daily music sessions, private lessons, evening jam sessions, excursions and a final concert. Jazz Improvisation workshops and classes will be hosted in the “Agriturismo La Pineta” a working Farm/Vineyard located in the heart of Tuscany, owned by the family of New York Jazz Workshop co-founder Marco Chelo.
Among the activities we have planned visits to ancient medieval towns, biological wines tastings, a trip to a Roman Spa baths or the beach, tour of the cellars with pasta making class. The food served will please both omnivores, vegetarians and anyone with a special diet. Just let us know in advance and “La Pineta” chef will accommodate your needs. We will accept a maximum of 15 students, so we encourage you not to wait too long with your reservation.
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