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Musical Interaction and Expanding Vocabulary - Miki Yamanaka - ONLINE WORKSHOP New York-based pianist and composer Miki Yamanaka leads this workshop covering approaches to comping, interacting and connecting with fellow musicians, techniques for expanding your jazz vocabulary through the study of transcriptions, and more. Comping concepts are drawn from the work of jazz masters Horace Silver, Wynton Kelly, McCoy Tyner and others. Workshop is open to all musicians, from pianists interested in learning more about the art of comping, to horn players interested in developing the ability to interac...

Intro to Personal Safety This free one-hour class provides an overview of IMPACT Bay Area's approach to personal safety. We think of self-defense as a spectrum that starts with the first feelings in your body when you notice a situation might not be safe, through physical self-defense if necessary, all the way to what you can do to take care of yourself after something happens. In this class, you will develop intuition, situational awareness, congruent body language, and verbal skills to deescalate and deter assault and harassment, as well as learn two simple and effective physical techniq...

Choro Ensemble - 10 Week Online Class Sundays, Noon - 1:30 pm, 1/17 - 3/21 (10 weeks). NOTE: Audition required for Placement. Please contact rob@cjc.edu to schedule an ensemble placement consultation. Gain experience playing in the traditional Brazilian ‘Roda de Choro’ style, focusing on classic repertoire by Jacob do Bandolim, Pixinguinha, Ernesto Nazareth and others. In between weekly Zoom classes, members collaborate with the instructor’s guidance in recording songs together on Soundtrap (user-friendly web-based software; cost included in tuition w/basic tutorial provided...

Intro to Woodwind Doubling - Marcus Stephens - ONLINE WORKSHOP A 2-part workshop for saxophonists of all ages looking to branch into woodwind doubling (flute, clarinet, etc.), as frequently called for in traditional and modern big band charts and other settings, or just for your enjoyment! Open to high school students and adults. Topics covered include:

Piano 1 - 10 Week Online Class Saturdays, 10 - 11:30 am, 1/16 - 3/20 (10 weeks). If you've ever wanted to play the piano, now is your chance! Learn how to read music, play scales, perform a piece, play duets, discover what musical forms and keys are all about, read a jazz chart and play ensemble music with fellow students.