Lessons at JWA
Here at Jazz Workshop Australia you can take individual lessons on a wide range of jazz instruments. All our teachers are leading professionals: world - class educators and performers. Lessons are available in thirty minute and one hour slots.
Students of all ages and standards are welcome. Jazz Workshop caters to students who want to learn to play jazz or who are looking for an alternative to traditional exam-based teaching methods. Trombone lessons are available from Tuesday to Thursday.
Trombone
Jeremy Borthwick, B.Mus, M.Mus (Jazz)
Jeremy Borthwick has been playing trombone professionally since 1988 and has performed throughout Queensland, NSW and Europe in that time. He graduated from the Brisbane Conservatorium in 1992 and performed in many festivals throughout Queensland backing many jazz artists. He also led his own group on a regional touring program for the Queensland Arts Council. In 1994 Jeremy moved to Europe to gain a broader perspective on the international jazz scene and had the opportunity to hear and play with many world-class players. His time overseas eventually led to a performance at the Montreaux Jazz Festival with the UK trio "Jealous."
Jeremy moved to Sydney to begin his Masters degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1999 and graduated in March 2001. He has since established himself in Sydney as a regular in the jazz scene, working with artists and groups including "The Catholics", "Steve Hunters' Nine Lives", "E.O.N", Blaine Whittaker, Barney McCall, "Swing City", James Morrison, Johnathon Swartz, Phillip Johnson and Monica Trapaga. He has also received recognition for his own band "Exposed Bone" which features his original compositions.
Jeremy is always busy in the commercial music scene and holds teaching positions in several h3 school music programs.
Jazz Improvisation
All of the teachers at the Jazz Workshop can give lessons in jazz improvisation to any student, regardless of their instrument. Saul Richardson specialises in teaching improvisation to beginners and young players. Other JWA teachers, such as Jeremy Borthwick, Gai Bryant and James Ryan love to teach very advanced concepts.
So, whatever instrument you or your child play, one of our teachers can give lessons in jazz improvisation. Lessons can be either ongoing, occasional, or a short series. Call or email for details