Learn Jazz
Jazz Piano Group Class
Each week, the group focuses on a tune where we dive into a combination of voicings, melodic delivery, improvisation, jazz language, harmony and everything in between.
Here are some things you can expect to learn:
Foundational: Classic jazz piano voicings (shells, rootless); Jazz harmony (‘7’ chords); Scales (pentatonic, blues, mixolydian); Application of scales and different techniques to improvisation; Playing by ear; Internalising swing rhythm; Transcribing iconic solos
Foundational+: Bebop melodies; Two-handed voicings (block chords, drop 2), More jazz harmony; Other important scales; Walking bass; Solo piano; Other grooves
Each class is capped at 4 students. Observers are welcome.
Recommended experience: Grade 5 piano or equivalent
Ongoing classes:
1) Foundational: Saturday 945-11am
2) Foundational+: Saturday 11-1215pm
3) Foundational+: Sunday 10-1115am
4) Foundational: Monday 730-845pm
NEW Beginner Class (from 4 Sep): Thursday 1030-1145am (1-2 places available)
Fee: $650/cycle of 10 sessions; Drop-in: $75/session; Observers: $45/session
Class location: Outram, near SGH.
Other Lessons / Workshops
1-1 Lessons
If you prefer 1-1 guidance, Amanda offers jazz piano lessons in-person and online.
Regular lessons: $110/h (package of four classes)
Adhoc lessons: $150/h
Jazz dance
Amanda is a senior teacher with Jazz Inc and teaches lindy hop, authentic solo jazz and charleston classes.
She also teaches and performs for private parties and events.
Group Workshops
Amanda also conducts workshops for schools and organisations for jazz appreciation and improvisation.