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We have two fantastic live bands for all levels of ability and experience...

We offer trials with our our ensembles. Just come a long to our reception desk before the ensemble you are interested in and we will introduce you.

Birdland 

(Grades 1–4) for those who play woodwinds, brass and rhythm section instruments (guitar, piano, bass & drums) who are just starting out on their jazz educational journey.

Register for Birdland here

Vanguard 

(Grades 5+) for those who want to explore some more advanced music and play in more intricate and potentially challenging ensembles.

Register for Vanguard here

Check out the videos below for a few jazz basics...

 

Basic Swing

 

Introducing Phrasing

 

Blues Scales

Accompanying dots

 

Improvising with the Minor Pentatonic and Blues scales

Accompanying dots

 

Major Modes

Accompanying dots

 

Pentatonic Scales

Accompanying dots

 

Phrygian Pentatonic

Accompanying dots

 

Accessibility

If you require any of the sheet music on this page in a more accessible format please email the inclusion team.