Want to join the Jazzrobeat Collective? If you are 12-17 and want to play Afro Jazz, Funk and Reggae with a live band this FREE course is for you!
Dates & Times: Mondays 5.30pm-7pm 16, 23, 30 Sep. 7, 14, 21 Oct (no half term session on 28 Oct). 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov. 9 Dec.
Location: CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QF
Launched in 2023 in a partnership with Youthsayers the free Jazz Reggae Afrobeat course encouraged 12-17 year olds to develop their live music playing alongside professionals.
In 2024 The Jazzrobeat Collective was created by the dedicated group of young musicians with support from CultureMix tutors Jamie and Ruel for live performances at Carnival of the World and Readipop Festival.
To join the 2024 Autumn course you will have some experience of playing a musical instrument so you can improve by playing in a band. The focus is on Afro Jazz, Funk and Reggae genres to develop and build up your music skills.
You are required to bring your own instruments like horns or guitars as CultureMix Arts has limited instruments available including a keyboard and drum kit.
Classes are during term time only and you can book anytime.
For more information contact CultureMix Arts. Office: 0118 9587351 Mobile: 07973 251919
Sign up by clicking this link to book your free limited space on the course.
What to expect:
During the course you will learn, develop and rehearse new songs with the group for a performance at the end. Watch the above video and read about the Summer short course here.
The course takes place during term time. Please take careful note of the session dates.
Dates & times:
Mondays 5.30pm-7pm
16, 23, 30 September 2024
7, 14, 21 Oct (no half term session on 28 Oct)
4, 11, 18, 25 Nov
9 Dec
Location:
CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk RG1 7QF
About the Tutors
The weekly workshops will be led by professional multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator Jamie Howell (https://www.jamiehowell.co.uk/bio) with jazz guitarist and tutor Ruel Richardson.
FAQs
Can I join the course at any time?
You can join the course once it goes live on Eventbrite prior to the start. Please note places are limited to 16 young people.
What happens if I can’t make one of the dates.
This should be ok as you will have access to the course repertoire and music in a form that you can understand.
Do I need to be able to read music to join this course?
No. It is not necessary to read musical score but it helps to understand simple chord charts. However you can still join if you don’t read music or play by ear but can play your instrument.
I don’t own an instrument can I still join?
CultureMix Arts has drum kits, and a limited number of keyboards. If you play any kind of horn or wind instrument, guitar or bass guitar you will need to bring it with you to each session.
