June Workshops - "The Nearness Of You"

New Lesson Updates Live Seminars
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Hi everyone :wave:

Join Tuomo this June for two Zoom workshops focusing on ‘The Nearness of You’ by Hoagy Carmichael. These sessions will provide a rich palette of ideas, techniques, and insights for playing jazz ballads in solo piano and ensemble settings.

:spiral_calendar: Session 1: Solo Piano Interpretation

:round_pushpin: Monday, June 9, 2025 – 12:00 PM EST

In this first workshop Tuomo guides you through The Nearness of You in a solo piano context. Explore various arranging techniques focusing on the harmonic and melodic structure and learn how to bring out the emotional depth of the tune.

Add to your calendar:


:spiral_calendar: Session 2: Trio Setting Performance

:round_pushpin: Monday, June 23, 2025 – 12:00 PM EST

In the second seminar, we’ll move into the trio setting. Tuomo will demonstrate how to approach ballad playing with sensitivity and beauty while maintaining musical interest. Expect thoughtful discussion on interaction, dynamics, and creating space within a trio.

Add to your calendar:


If there are any questions or topics you’d like to be discussed during the workshops - feel free to post these below.

If you can’t catch the live Zoom workshops, the replays will be added to the seminar archives.

Hope to see you in one of the workshops!

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I can’t seem to access this workshop. Was it recorded? When will it be available. Thanks!
-Jim Markey

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Why can’t I access the replay? It keeps telling me to join the Zoom meeting but nothing happens. This is different from the other replays.
Ron Domansky

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Supporting Material:

Nearness Of You Solo Piano.pdf (22.6 KB)
The-Nearness-Of-You-Beginner.pdf (691.6 KB)

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Hey @Ron_D and @jpmarkey :wave:

The recording has been published now, here’s the link to archived seminar page:

Our video editor is working on adding the full notation and blue highlights which will be ready shortly. The updated version will be published on the same page.

Tuomo’s PDF handouts can be found above and I have also added these to the workshop page.

Enjoy the workshop and let us know if you have any questions with the material.

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@Ron_D and @jpmarkey - I have just added the chapters too.

I will post a message here when the final version is ready with the notation and blue highlights.

Also on a related note, @Tuomo’s next seminar has been rescheduled to Monday 23rd June (Previously Monday 16th June). I have updated the seminar pages and the ‘Add To Calendar’ button.

Cheers.