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 and Euphonium
Roy Ferin is a well-known freelance jazz rombonist, music educator, artist manager, and music industry specialist. Roy began playing trombone in 1968.
Performed in the USA with the following bands: Mel Tormé Big Band, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (Ghost Band), Barry Harris Big Band, Guy Lombardo Orchestra (Ghost Band), Bob Crosby Orchestra, The Four Aces, Sammy Kay Orchestra, Nick Brignola Big Band.
Performed in Australia with the following bands: James Morrison Big Band, John Morrison’s Swing City Big Band, GMA with Burt Newton (Channel 10), The Midday Show (1990’s), Mornings with Kerrie Anne (Channel 9), The Channel 9 Footy Show Band (1997), plus numerous album and studio recordings.
Performed in various bands featuring the following artists: Don Burrows, Grace Knight, Monica Trapaga, Julie Anthony, Glenn Shorrock, Darryl Sommers, Tommy Emmanuel, Ignatius Jones, Frank Bennett, Rhonda Burchmore, Jacki Love, Carl Riseley, Guy Sebastian, Doug Parkinson.
MUSIC ADJUDICATOR, LECTURER & COMPERE
Live Music & Dance Venue Adjudicator for the Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards (2 years);Brass & Jazz Adjudicator for the Sydney Performing Arts Challenge (numerous years); Adjudicator at Generations In Jazz in Mt Gambier (3 years); the Lecturer on Music Copyright Law at Pacific Circle Music Convention 1997 and the Pan Pacific Jazz Camps in the 1990's; Compere for Jazz In The Vines (4 years), Gold Coast Jazz Festival (3 years), Cairns Jazz Festival (2 years), Darling Harbour Jazz Festival (5 years), Manly Jazz Festival (numerous years)
Luke Davis is a young professional quickly building a reputation as a tremendous player in both solo and big band settings. He is lead trombonist in the JWA Big Band and also plays with Judy Bailey's Jazz Connection, Backy Skank and Groove Casino. Luke toured the USA and Caribbean in 2010, performing in Miami, Orlando, Bridgetown (Barbados) and New York. He is particularly interested in expanding musical vocabulary of his instrument by drawing on diverse influences beyond the standard jazz repertoire, while at the same time fully exploring the rich tradition of jazz trombone.
Luke is currently studying for a Bachelor of Music (Jazz) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has also studied overseas with John Fedchock and Rufus Reid.
Luke Davis is an experienced teacher, specialising particularly in educating younger students in the primary and secondary years. He teaches and plays trombone, euphonium and baritone.
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