Tuscany International Workshop, Certaldo, Italy. August 6-12, 2014
This is the 7th edition of this unique event. The spectacular setting, the team of outstanding performers and teachers and the varied schedule of activity all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.
An exceptional roster of British, Italian and American artists/teachers, including Rene Marie (voice), Bruce Barth (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass), Stephen Keogh (drums), Alfred Kramer (drums), Guillermo Rozenthuler (voice), Perico Sambeat (saxophone) and Garrison Fewell (guitar).
This course offers intensive study, equivalent to a whole term at a music conservatory with 5 hours tuition per day, including supervised rehearsals, instrumental classes and one-to-one lessons, and includes a range of complementary disciplines to broaden your horizons: Jazz Choir, Pulse Training, Ear Training, Breathing and Body work all in an atmospheric small-town setting with friendly, convivial people.
Course Price 430 GBP / 530 EUROS – travel accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee – go here for info on meal and accommodation deals
Listener / Observer / Visitor 175 GBP / 210 EUROS – travel, accommodation and meal are not included in the fee.
Important: Places are very limited on this course. We advise you to reserve your place with as much time in advance as you can. To enroll in this course, go to the Global Music Foundation website.
The BUZZ about Garrison’s teaching and guitar improvisation books
“Garrison Fewell has long been a hero to the jazz community. Read his books and you will find out why.”
—Jim Hall, Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger
“Garrison Fewell presents and demystifies many of the essential elements and techniques of jazz guitar, with useful and easily applied examples. He gets the player’s hands, ears, and mind all involved. I wish his book had been around thirty years ago!”
—Howard Alden, Jazz Guitarist
—Vic Juris, Author, Composer, Guitarist with Dave Liebman, Lee Konitz, Mel Tormé, Gary Peacock
“Garrison’s book, ‘Jazz Improvisation for Guitar’ is a must for any jazz guitarist who wants to know the secrets of advanced improvising. Professor Fewell uses his many years of teaching experience (he taught my son Julian when he was at Berklee) plus his prodigious musical talent, to lay out the exact tools for cracking the advanced harmony in modern jazz. I learned some ideas I hadn’t thought of from this book, and anyone who takes Garrison’s rich and comprehensive journey into the non-diatonic aspect of playing will be well rewarded.”
—Larry Coryell, Pioneer Fusion Guitarist, Recorded with Charles Mingus, Gary Burton, Chick Corea, and John McLaughlin