Groups & Workshops: Testimonials
Ian Pennicott, Secretary, Friends of Teignmouth Jazz Festival 2010
J. Wright, former Head of Music, Ivybridge Community College. 2009
Comments from attendees from past jazz improvisation workshops...
What did you most like about the course?...
*Neil's clear, structured advice & constructive criticism
*The instruction and the chance to play it with other musicians. Meeting other musicians.The
social aspects. Broadening my experience of jazz.Numbers old and new.
*The breaking down of songs to understand better how to improvise over the chord changes.
*I simply enjoy having something challenging to work on, and learning a lot in the process.
*Time spent on analysing tunes, and the fact that there was a wide range of experience
amongst participants meant the explanation started at a basic level and yet I sensed everyone
gained something from it no matter how advanced their playing. Having a large group meant
there was plenty of time to think through what I would play, it meant it wasn’t too rushed, and
there were lots of ideas from others to pick up on. I also enjoyed the solo recording and
feedback, I haven’t done that before and found it really useful.
*1) the pieces, 2) learning jazz harmony, and 3) interesting approach.
* Fabulous choice of beautiful music. I selfishly really enjoyed every chance to sing and to scat.
*Thanks for another great course - looking forward to the next one!
*A great experience as usual. Thank you.
*Really good course, got a lot out of enjoyment out of it, thanks very much Neil!
*Thanks Neil for a thoroughly enjoyable course. I’m already missing having the next session to
look forward to. I really liked your Ugborough Beacon tune as well.
*I enjoyed this as much as any workshop I’ve done, there seemed to be just the right mix of
everything and it all seemed really well planned out.
*Thanks for a good course. I learnt a lot
*Challenging but never made me feel unsafe, always encouraging. Thankyou so much Neil
*Challenging at times but thoroughly enjoyed it as usual. Well done!
Contact Me...
For more information about any aspect of this please contact Neil on 01803 862762 or email: [email protected]