We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year, covering a wide range of topics and taught by some of the best artists and educators around. You can sign up for a single session or a short series, depending on your schedule and interests.
Our workshops are available online or in-person, as noted in each description, so no matter where you are, you can join in on the fun. And with a range of topics to choose from, you’re sure to find a workshop that’s right for you. Use the filters below to refine your search.
2 Sundays, December 10 and 17, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Creative Mastery: The Art of Slow Practice with Darren Johnston
Practicing should be a joy, not a chore.
Sat. Jan. 13, 2–4 pm
How to Create an Online Journey That Turns Your Followers into Supporters w/Kenya Moses
Whether your social media fan base is large or small, itmeans nothing if those fans are not following through onyour desired action (i.e., buying an album, joining amailing list, purchasing show tickets, etc.). Learn how to guide your followers through a simpleprocess (using the latest tools and technologies) thatinforms them of your work as a music […]
Sun. 1/14: 12–3 pm
Meet Mr. Rhythm: An Introduction to the Guitar Style of Freddie Green w/Nick Rossi
Whether your social media fan base is large or small, itmeans nothing if those fans are not following through onyour desired action (i.e., buying an album, joining amailing list, purchasing show tickets, etc.). Learn how to guide your followers through a simpleprocess (using the latest tools and technologies) thatinforms them of your work as a music […]
Sun. 1/14: 12–3 pm
Vocal Improvisation w/Lorin Benedict
In this workshop, we will explore improvising with aninstrumental collaborator, as well as improvising with eachother, where we aim to strengthen our abilities as bothsoloist and accompanist.
Sun. 1/14: 2–4 pm
The Neuroscience of Improvisation and Creativity: Unleash the Power of Spontaneity in Your Music w/Bradley Vines
Explore the fascinating neurobiology of musical creation.Through the lens of cutting-edge neuroscience research,this workshop offers valuable insights to enrich yourapproach to improvisation and creativity.
3 Sats. 1/20, 2/17, 3/16: 11 am–1:30 pm
The Evolving Voice: Innovators of Sound from Flora Purim to Esperanza Spaulding w/Ellen Johnson
From the pioneering days of Flora Purim to the groundbreakingartistry of Esperanza Spalding, the world ofgenre-expanding vocals has witnessed a spectaculartransformation over the years.
Sun. 1/21: 2–4 pm
Drumset Workshop — Grooving with Creativity w/Dante “Taz” Roberson
A leading Bay Area drummer for many years, Dante “Taz”Roberson demonstrates approaches to laying down solidgrooves infused with creativity and musicality in thishands-on workshop for all drummers!
3 Suns. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11: 12:30–3:30 pm
Feel Like Singing The Blues? with Pamela Rose
Blues is the most primal, powerful part of your soul, and singing it is more fun than you can possibly imagine.
Sat. 2/3: 10–11:30 am
Introduction to Body Music w/Keith Terry
This workshop focuses on Keith’s popular Body MusicRhythm Blocks, a way to map and organize the sounds ofthe body through clapping, slapping, snapping, steppingand vocalizing.
2 Sats. 2/3 and 10: 11 am–1 pm
The Complete Vocal Musician w/Michele Weir
Do you consider yourself a vocalist, or a vocal musician?Do you feel fully confident on the bandstand, able to leadthe gig and effectively communicate to your players usingthe authentic language and traditions of jazz?