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Also 2 Full On 6 week Jam Session classes – Level 1 and Advanced Workshop
Both the workshop and our classes feature 3 instructors . . . Bass, Guitar and Percussion . . . Kevin Fitzgearld (bass) BIO https://www.bassfitz.com/jamsession/ Brandon Navia (Guitar) BIO https://www.facebook.com/Mildly.Impressive.Music AND John Roberts (percussion) BIO https://www.bassfitz.com/about-john-roberts/ on Percussion.
Jam Session™ classes in Vancouver, WA are Adult classes for the emerging to experienced player. Designed to get the musician more in touch with improvisation, networking and ease of Jam Session Open Mic situations and playing out. Classes are offered periodically throughout the year with a Blues focus for ease of communication. This course is set up for aspiring musicians emerging to intermediate ability level, that want an outlet to raise their comfort level with performing in public (suggested instruments: Guitar, Bass, Key’s, Vocal, Drums, Harmonica, horns). Contact us at jamsession@bassfitz.com
Classes are ongoing so schedule an OPEN HOUSE visit.
Tuesday or Thursday nights are our typical class nights depending on what type of class you sign up for.
Please contact us if you are not sure on the difficulty of this class. jamsession@bassfitz.com
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Schedule a time to come out and see what the excitement is all about. Ask students what they think of the classes.
These classes are not necessarily designed to help the individual learn their instrument from scratch. So a basic understanding will make the experience a more successful experience.
Refresher, curious or always wanting to switch from classical to learning about improvisation. This course is geared toward introduction to the blues and improvisation. This will focus on foundational aspects of the blues, what makes the blues tick. Beginning with an examination of the blues scale and simple 12 bar blues progression. Classes are intentionally smaller to accommodate “spreading out”.
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Contact us at jamsession@bassfitz.com
Jam Session™ is also designed to get you to develop your solos from the instant you start improvising. You will be given step-by-step techniques to help your improvisation based upon a blues-based storytelling model that applies to all styles. Using a minimal number of techniques, you will improve your understanding in the the art of improvisation.
There are definitely greater challenges for adults learning that the younger students I have taught over the years especially in Jam Session Open Mic situations. Adults are used to feeling competent. The hardest thing to overcome as an adult playing a new instrument is getting over how bad you sound at first. That fear of sounding subpar makes it hard to even start. We all just have to get over that.
Encouragement – Adults need to realize that it takes time, that it’s not quick, but if they keep working at it, it will get better.
No negative self-talk – Many adults have misconceptions when they start. They have seen musicians and think it looks so easy.
Do-it-yourself-Or not -Some musical newcomers featured in Making Time for Making Music tried to learn a new instrument on their own, using methods books or watching instructional videos on YouTube. Most eventually found a private teacher or group lessons.
Group support – Many newcomers have taken private lessons; others prefer group lessons. Group lessons are a low-stress, friendly way to learn. Support at a local Jam Session or Open Mic by your peers, goes a long way.
Ease into it – Some newcomers ease into lessons gradually, not making a commitment until they’re sure this is something they are ready to tackle.
Consider beginner-friendly ensembles and classes Instruction is built into some ensembles with also opportunities to perform out into the public to test your new skills.
Some of the classes we have offered.