‘The Keys’ piano Summer Intensive (3-day)
SUMMER 2024 INTENSIVE
We are very excited to introduce our three-day Piano – Keyboard Intensive as part of our Summer Jazz Intensive Workshop series.
About the Piano / Keyboard Intensive Program
Experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hone your skills and broaden your horizons with our exclusive three-day summer intensive. You will have the privilege of learning from not one, not two, but three masterful pianists: Amina Figarova, Jim Ridl, and Jacob Sacks.
Throughout the intensive, each day will be led by a different faculty member who will provide you with invaluable insights and techniques to elevate your playing to the next level. With their diverse backgrounds and approaches, you will be exposed to a range of styles, compositions, and improvisational techniques that will help you expand your musical vocabulary and unlock new possibilities in your playing.
Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to learn from some of the most accomplished and innovative pianists in the industry
Topics:
-Ear training
-Technique
-Sound
-Improvisation
-Reading
-Comping
-Solo piano
-Duo piano
-Classical piano history
-Jazz and Latin-Jazz styles
-Piano and performance wisdom’s
-Listening and the listening list
and much more…..
Dates: Aug 14 – 15 – 16
Prerequisites:
-Instructors may ask for a recorded sample before admission
-At least 17 years of age
-Some of our intensives are better suited to intermediate and advanced musicians with a minimum of a few years on their instrument; other summer intensives, such as the beginner vocal and choir, are open to everyone. More details can be discussed during registration.
Tuition and Registration
Tuition:
$435 Early Bird – for registrations and payments received before March 31st
$465 for registrations received after April 1st
Registration:
To sign up for this Summer Intensive, fill out this brief registration form.
General Information
For more info regarding our summer program, housing, travel, and more, visit our Summer Workshop General Information page. For a more in-depth experience, inquire about adding a private lesson with someone from the Summer Jazz Packages. Feel free to reach out via email at info@newyorkjazzworkshop.com with any additional questions.
What to expect:
When you join us for one or more of our intensives, you can expect to become a member of our tightly knit community. There will be musicians from all over the world looking to learn, explore and make connections. You will be making connections that last a lifetime. A typical day will be as follows:
10:00am – 12:00pm: Morning Sessions
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm – 4:00pm: Afternoon Sessions
Evenings: Free
Student will normally organize small groups or go check out some concerts. See “Fun Evening Activities” in the General Information page for more details. There will be opportunities for every student to perform outside of the school, more details coming up soon.
