Jazz & Blues teachers

satchmo · 06-02-2005 7:14pm #1

A good few people come here looking for teachers to get lessons playing jazz and blues. If you know of any people or places that give jazz or blues lessons, post them up here with contact details and any experience you might have had with them.

Oh and I wouldn't post up any personal addresses unless you want to be bombarded with spam, instead edit them to a non-email format (see next post).

Fusion251 · 06-02-2005 8:59pm

I give intermediate-advanced Jazz guitar lessons. Based in south Dublin.

Contact [email]futuremusicproductions (at) gmail.com[/email] for further details.

Fusion

satchmo · 07-02-2005 5:59pm

I guess the main place that should be mentioned is Newpark Music Center's Jazz school, run by Ronan Guilfoyle. They give lessons in playing, composition and jazz improvisation among other things.

The Center's website can be found at http://www.newparkmusic.com

Fusion251 · 07-02-2005 10:24pm

They sure do...that's where I go. In my final year. Great place for learning Jazz.

veeda · 22-02-2005 4:35pm

Hi just wondering how much thoese courses cost (roughly)? It doesn't give an indication on the site...

Fusion251 · 22-02-2005 10:41pm

PMTC which is the Professional Musicians Training Course and the first year costs around €2500 for the year as far as I know and the other 2 years providing you get in cost around €2000...

SodaPop · 23-02-2005 2:35pm

thanks fusion

Fusion251 · 24-02-2005 1:29am

No probs! :cool:

mick mahon · 01-03-2005 7:33pm

how about bass lessons in jazz, anyone know of anyone

fortuneg · 04-03-2005 7:58pm

Ok so, i've been playing guitar for about 4 years at this stage & i was wondering if anyone could recommend a good Jazz-fusion book.
Something along the lines of John McLaughlin from Mahavishnu Orchestra, or Allan Holdsworth.
Or are there any teachers out there that'd specialise in the fusion side of things (keep in mind i'd be a beginner with the theory)?

Fusion251 · 04-03-2005 9:29pm

You could spend a few hundred on the new John McLaughlin instructional DVD or you could just try transcribing some Mahavishnu solo's, or you could pay me to teach ya...

There ya go 3 options!

FUSION

JacoStanley · 04-03-2005 11:55pm

If your looking for bass lessons in jazz, I can put in touch with a fantastic player and teacher. Just PM me and I'll give ya a contact number.

fish-head · 09-04-2005 11:52am

Walton is great. I get lessons there from Mike Brookfield, he's an amazing guitarist.

novena · 11-04-2005 10:40am

I am v keen to learn saxophone - have a shiny new sax but have only managed 4 lessons so far. I travel a lot with work so need a tutor who could come to the house - or be pretty flexible. Anyone know of someone who would be able to help out.

alternatively - has anyone managed to make progress with books/CDs?

bonzai bob · 11-04-2005 10:47am

Maybe slightly off topic, but regarding newpark, are they ever gonna contact me with regards to admission, interviews etc? i applied ages ago(guitar)!!!:(

also do they do drum lessons? i don't mean jazz, well yeah jazz would be good too, but basic rock/alternative lessons etc? and what are the costs?

EDIT: what are the hours for the Pro Music Course?

Thanks

Desmo · 22-04-2005 9:22am

I am looking for beginner/intermediate jazz guitar lessons on the south side of Dublin. I have been playing jazz guitar on my own for 18 months teaching myself and I urgently need lessons. Anyone got any suggestions please?

Des

madjack · 03-05-2005 4:58pm

Desmo wrote:

I am looking for beginner/intermediate jazz guitar lessons on the south side of Dublin. I have been playing jazz guitar on my own for 18 months teaching myself and I urgently need lessons. Anyone got any suggestions please?

Des

Mike Neilsen
he is involved in Newpark but |I think teaches privately too. One of the best & most innovative jazz guitarists anywhere, not just Ireland. Also teaches theory. I'm a bassist and learned a lot from him during a 6 month period I went to Dublin weekly & got general theory lessons from him.

Desmo · 03-05-2005 6:16pm

madjack wrote:

Mike Neilsen
he is involved in Newpark but |I think teaches privately too. One of the best & most innovative jazz guitarists anywhere, not just Ireland. Also teaches theory. I'm a bassist and learned a lot from him during a 6 month period I went to Dublin weekly & got general theory lessons from him.

Thanks Madjack.
Anyone know how to contact him?
At this stage I actually know a moderate amount of theory (enough to do for now) but need help with everything else (technique and timing and just playing). Theory is the one thing I can do just on my own and from books.

Des

madjack · 03-05-2005 6:41pm

Desmo wrote:

Thanks Madjack.
Anyone know how to contact him?
At this stage I actually know a moderate amount of theory (enough to do for now) but need help with everything else (technique and timing and just playing). Theory is the one thing I can do just on my own and from books.

Des

thats what i thought but when someone explains it i find you learn 10 times quicker... as u get proper examples of records etc that demonstrate the theory etc.

Anyway u can call Newpark and they will give you his number, don't feel its very cool to put it on the forum. or u can email me...

cheers

Desmo · 10-05-2005 4:05pm

madjack wrote:

thats what i thought but when someone explains it i find you learn 10 times quicker... as u get proper examples of records etc that demonstrate the theory etc.

Anyway u can call Newpark and they will give you his number, don't feel its very cool to put it on the forum. or u can email me...

cheers

Thanks Madjack; I send you a message with me e-mail address

Des

dbs_sailor · 22-06-2005 3:51pm

Jazz piano, anyone? I'm looking for lessons.

madjack · 22-06-2005 3:58pm

Phil Ware
He teaches Piano in Newpark and is a really nice guy. Dont want to give phone nos on the net but u can mail me (private message) if u like.

cheers

Spicy Lauren · 25-08-2005 1:51pm

I want to learn how to play some Blues at the guitar! Well, at least being shown the basics of it, I'm sure I can figure out the rest myself...
Anyone out here would be able to help??

Thanks

funk-you · 06-09-2005 6:49am

would anyone know where i could get some Sax Lessons around dublin?

Stephane · 14-11-2005 6:25pm

Hi there, good to see your post!

I'm currently looking for a good jazz piano teacher in Galway as I really want to get into it. Galway's very small compared to Dublin but hopefully one might be living here.
If you have any name it would be of great help.
Cheers

Leonzproject · 03-01-2006 5:59pm

Hi, I'm currently lookin for a piano/keyboard player in Galway who is female and who can sing a bit. ARe you interested in other stuff besides Jazz? I want to develop some original material i've been workin on (laid back melodic kind of stuff but i'm lookin for an authentic sound). If your interested mail me on ldonnellan@gmail.com and at perhaps have a listen. Anybody?

Charis · 09-01-2006 9:40pm

There is jazz offered at Waltons I think on wed. beginner, inter. and advanced.

Eurochild · 18-01-2006 11:00pm

I'm looking for someone who gives jazz guitar lessons in Galway. Does anyone know if such a person exists?i

Eurochild · 18-01-2006 11:07pm

Quick follow up post: I found the names of some teachers here http://www.galwayjazzclub.com/teachers.html, anyone any experience with these guys? Any recommendations?

ukbikenerd · 10-05-2006 8:40am

Does anyone know someone offering the above in the evenings?

Shooter_McGavin · 15-05-2006 2:50am

Desmo wrote:

I am looking for beginner/intermediate jazz guitar lessons on the south side of Dublin. I have been playing jazz guitar on my own for 18 months teaching myself and I urgently need lessons. Anyone got any suggestions please?

Des

in a similar predicament to this actually. can anyone give me some leads to teachers etc

The Agogo · 17-05-2006 10:54am

funk-you wrote:

would anyone know where i could get some Sax Lessons around dublin?

i have a friend who plays sax and would probably be will to teach if i manage to contact her first.

RBX370A · 28-05-2006 5:33pm

Hi if anyone is looking for Jazz bass lessons please contact me on 087 2315497, the price is good and I'll travel to your place.

Paul

Shaybo · 16-08-2006 12:40pm

You can do a search for teachers at http://www.learnmusic.info

Searchable by instrument, genre, county, town/postcodes.

Gives contact info, qualifications, experience, etc.

PatrickBateman · 13-01-2007 5:27pm

I teach jazz-drums from my home in Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
Please e-mail for details: bateman_paddy@hotmail.com

Velvet Vocals · 21-02-2007 3:58pm

Hey, I teach singing from my apartment in Clontarf. Vocal technique and work outs, range extension and breathing exercises. Along with some theory too. I'm a 2nd year in New Park and I've been singing and studying voice for over 12 years.
PM me if your interested.

Cheers,

Valerie

Gabriel · 27-02-2007 12:07pm

I am a Drummer/Teacher based in Dublin , City Centre.
I teach all styles included jazz and fusion/funk drumming.
I teach with the best drum book as published by the Modern Drummer magazine.
The first intro class is free so can check if you like it and keep going with the classes.

Contact : gabriel.raffo@gmail.com
Gabriel 0857607800

Thanks
Gabriel:)

stevemcf · 14-03-2007 8:50pm

Hi,

Stephen McFarlane here. Will teach jazz guitar.
http://www.stephenmcfarlane.com

Have the BA in Jazz Performance from Newpark as well as years of teaching experience.

Cheers!
Steve

tacoboi · 31-05-2007 1:23pm

hey whats up everyone,
reading through peoples comments it seems that a fair few of you have gone through the whole newpark thing. I just found out today
i've been accepted for a guitar position starting in september. Just trying to get some insight into evryones experiences and progression and generally what there thoughts are?

Setun · 01-06-2007 4:12pm

tacoboi wrote:

hey whats up everyone,
reading through peoples comments it seems that a fair few of you have gone through the whole newpark thing. I just found out today
i've been accepted for a guitar position starting in september. Just trying to get some insight into evryones experiences and progression and generally what there thoughts are?

Go for it, I've only heard great things. It's tough, but if you love playing jazz you wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

cormob · 18-07-2007 12:49am

Double or Electric contact me at obcorm@gmail.com.
I have a BAJP from Newpark and cuerrently teach there on the BA course.

denniswijers · 09-10-2007 5:18pm

Saxophone lessons in south Dublin

Classical and jazz improvisation

18 years playing experience, 4 years teaching experience

Based in Dublin 6 but I can also travel to your home to teach

Jazz and classical theory and ensemble arranging lessons also available

Reasonable rates

Contact Dennis 0863204175

Velvet Vocals · 09-10-2007 5:25pm

denniswijers wrote:

Saxophone lessons in south Dublin

Classical and jazz improvisation

18 years playing experience, 4 years teaching experience

Based in Dublin 6 but I can also travel to your home to teach

Jazz and classical theory and ensemble arranging lessons also available

Reasonable rates

Contact Dennis 0863204175

Hey Dennis,

18 years... you have been playing a long time:-) Fancy teaching me clarinet? Its Valerie by the way... I promise not to ask you to teach me Bernies Tune

flutefunk · 07-11-2007 11:34am

Hi,

I've been playing trad music for 7/8 years, but over the last 2/3 years I've also been playing funk and some jazz. The problem is, I play a traditional Irish flute, and it is only in the key of D, with one chromatic note (C natural). However, I have a new flute (also trad) ordered, with lots of keys that will enable me to play chromatically and in any key I want. Although the instrument is still traditional, it will have the same capabilities of a classical one. I am now looking for a Jazz flute teacher. I live in Rathmines, Dublin. Does anyone know a good one?

I am a fast learner with a competent knowledge of the genre, and have studied music for 3 years in N.U.I. Maynooth. In some ways it will be like learning a new instrument again, and I'm quite excited and enthusiastic about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Danny

buck65 · 05-12-2007 10:30am

any good guitar teachers in the ennis area, have the basics but would like to learn jazz

MagDee · 07-01-2008 1:40pm

If you want to improve your vocal skills, control your breathing, work on your vocal techniques, expand your scale or prepare a particular song for auditions, learn how to properly use microphone. I am an active gospel/jazz/blues singer available to help out. I would consider working with a small group, in my place (Donnybrook) or in your home, if that suits you better.

I reckon 1-2 supervised hours per week and some training on your own would be enough to improve your vocal skills in no time!

The fee is €40 per full hour. Please PM me if you're interested.

Seekery1 · 21-06-2008 5:59pm

hello im 16 nd im trying to find a saxaphone teacher liv in cork does anyone know were i can find 1!!!

squire23 · 19-08-2008 10:52pm

Anyone got any names for Blues guitar teachers in and around the Cork area?

Bosphorus · 29-05-2009 1:49pm

i give beginner to intermediate drum lessons in the cork area....
will teach you jazz, blues, funk, bossa nova, rock ect.
will teach you various comping texhiques with your hands and feet and can teach the moeller and push pull techniques.....the moeller technique http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJGDts6XZ_k
pm me if interested

Fatgoogle · 10-11-2009 9:48pm

Does anyone else have more info newpark as a course for a degree.

Murphyt · 08-12-2009 4:37am

Does anyone know anybody who gives one to one vocal lessons around the drogheda area.

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