York Street Jazz Studies Program provides training for players looking for that next step after individual study: development of jazz performance skills in a live group.

Players learn the key elements of how jazz group performances function.They acquire the skills to perform improvised solos with a rhythm section, and learn jazz “time” and group structure through actual group performance. At the appropriate time, the group will do a live performance at a jazz venue (a gig!). This will be scheduled for The Muse performance center in Lafayette.

Repertoire is selected that is appropriate to the skill level of the group and is based on jazz standards. Emphasis is on the “feel” of effective jazz time, including fundamental jazz rhythms of swing, latin, funk, and ballads.

All sessions are in a group environment, not individual. Coaching interaction is prominent.The importance of playing successfully within the group takes precedence over learning tunes or emulating individual artists. Selected sessions are recorded and sent to each member for study and review.

Success is marked by the group’s ability to comfortably play in a manner suitable to perform before a live audience, and by the capability of the individual players to take the performance skills learned and utilize them in other settings.

The number of players in any group is limited (piano, bass, drums…possibly a horn). Limiting the number of players allows each player to benefit from Ron’s coaching and instruction.

Sessions are 1 1/4 hours, and take place at Ron’s studio at 728 York St., Denver. The studio is equipped with piano, bass amp and drum kit.

ronlegaultjazz@gmail.com

281-960-3501