Jazz Harp Workshop + Concert at Pacific Harps

Each workshop will focus on a specific aspect of harp playing which include reading, improvising, performance tips, and mind/body focus. We highly encourage taking advantage of this unique opportunity and participating in all four workshops so that you may learn more complete ideas of playing jazz harp. Motoshi will also be playing for us so you can just attend the concert as well!

Please take a look at the full schedule below:
CONCERT TIMES: 4PM-5PM AFTER THE WORKSHOPS FINISH

UPCOMING CLASSES:

Part 2: Playing from lead sheets / fake sheets (beginner~intermediate)...

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Each workshop will focus on a specific aspect of harp playing which include reading, improvising, performance tips, and mind/body focus. We highly encourage taking advantage of this unique opportunity and participating in all four workshops so that you may learn more complete ideas of playing jazz harp. Motoshi will also be playing for us so you can just attend the concert as well!

Please take a look at the full schedule below:
CONCERT TIMES: 4PM-5PM AFTER THE WORKSHOPS FINISH

UPCOMING CLASSES:

Part 2: Playing from lead sheets / fake sheets (beginner~intermediate)
(Sunday, February 4, 2018 11AM~3:30PM)
How to read lead sheets
Realization of chord symbols
Arranging theme
Arranging accompaniment
Master Class: "Blues"

Part 3: Improvising melody and harmony (intermediate~advance)
(Sunday, April 29, 2018 11AM~3:30PM)
Following chord progression
How to choose scales
Melodic improvisation
Harmonic improvisation
Inversion, reharmonization, tension notes, suspension & resolution, polyphony
Master Class: "Pieces learned from read sheets"

Part 4: Performance tips & techniques (advance)
(Sunday, August 5th 11AM~3:30PM)
Jazz-up techniques
Improvisation tips
Stage Presentation
Making an attractive program
Master Class: "Whatever you are working on"

Price
Workshop: USD 50.00
Concert: USD 15.00

Time: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

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