Hey everyone 
Join us live this May for three blues-themed workshops.
We’re diving deep into the jazz blues form with Tuomo Uusitalo — exploring comping styles and improvisation for the iconic Charlie Parker blues ‘Billie’s Bouce’.
You’ll learn how to build and structure a complete slow blues performance with myself. We will create soulful intros, expressive solos, and tasteful outros.
To wrap it up, we’re joined by Jon Cleary for a live Q&A session on New Orleans blues, funk, and R&B piano.
Find the topics, dates, and details below and click to add these events to your calendar.
Billie’s Bounce – Blues Comping & Improv
Monday, May 12 ⋅ 12:00 – 1:00pm EST
Teacher: Tuomo Uusitalo
In this Zoom workshop, we learn a Charlie Parker blues—“Billie’s Bounce.” Explore how to interpret the melody, comp with tasteful voicings, and experiment with rhythmic and harmonic ideas in your improvisation.
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Developing a Slow Blues Performance
Wednesday, May 21 ⋅ 9:00 – 10:00am EST
Teacher: Hayden Hill
Learn how to structure a full solo slow blues performance—from the introduction through the verse, improvised sections, and ending. We’ll cover pacing, phrasing, dynamics, and storytelling through the blues.
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New Orleans Blues – Live Q&A Session
Tuesday, May 27 ⋅ 1:00 – 2:00pm EST
Teacher: Jon Cleary
A live Q&A with Grammy-winning pianist Jon Cleary. Dive into the groove-rich world of New Orleans blues, funk, and R&B piano. Submit your questions for Jon to answer during the session.
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Seminar Recordings
The full recordings will be published in the seminar archives immediately after the events so if you can’t tune in live you can catch the replay with slow down controls and chapters.
Hope to see you in one of May’s workshops!