ALL EARS JAZZ WORKSHOPS

Looking for a fun and exciting way to learn about jazz and improvised music?
Since 2015 The All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshops have provided a step-by-step, hands-on approach to learning jazz and improvisation in a nurturing, educational environment for all ages and abilities. 
 

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In School workshops and clinics

Since 2010, CDJ has provided various workshops, masterclasses and clinics around the Capital Region in schools and colleges.

Inside the Music Video Series

Our video series features artist's giving their perspective on what to listen for in the music. CLICK HERE

Michael Benedict's The Altered Scale Interview Series

In 2020 Michael Benedict began a series of video interviews on Facebook with musicians that he titled The Altered Scale. Many of the interviews have been with musicians who live and work in NYS’s Capital District. The following is an alphabetic list of the interviewees with the unique Facebook url to the video and the date it was conducted. CLICK HERE

PAST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Youth Brass Band Mentorship Program (2012-2015) was an after school program designed for underserved middle school students. The program offered mentorship from a professional New Orleans Style Brass Band immersing the students in the ensemble rather than teaching to them in a traditional teacher/student way.

Capital District Jazz Select High School Jazz Ensemble (2015-2017) was an auditioned group of high school students from across the Capital Region who performed with renowned guest artists.