Hosted by the wonderful Opus 1604

In this 2-hour workshop, join us on a trip to France of the 1930s where gypsy jazz - or should we say "jazz manouche" - all began. We can't introduce you to Django Reinhardt himself, but our guest instructor, Zarek Silberschmidt, will inspire you on this journey and feed your enthusiasm to want to dig further into this fascinating musical style.

Date: Saturday 4th May 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Rue Verdaine 5, 1095 Lutry Number of participants: 6 max.
Note: the workshop will be given in English.

Pre-requisites:
Whether you simply know your guitar basics (i.e. can play basic chords or power chords, strumming, picking) or are a more advanced player, there will be plenty to experience & learn for all levels in this intimate workshop. Enthusiasm prevails over skill so that everyone can walk away having learned something new. You will be encouraged to push your limits & gain confidence whatever your level of playing & ability.

Workshop contents:

• Rhythm: how to 'swing' in Jazz Manouche

• A brief introduction to the universe of jazz improvisation & what it means to improvise

• A few gypsy jazz licks to enhance your playing

• Playing together & things to keep in mind when playing with others

• Understanding your fretboard

• Your questions