To see our 2023 participants in action, go to YouTube to watch the informal concert on the final day.
Thank you for all your efforts in organising last week’s course. Was fabulous and ran smoothly… If only you were running the country, we’d be in a much better place! 2024 participant
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a fantastic week on the jazz course. I loved every minute of it. I’ve made lots of good friends and I think that the supportive and friendly ethos of the course is one of the best things about it. Also the mix of age groups and abilities – it was right up my street! 2024 participant
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the jazz course! It was a lot of fun, everyone was so welcoming (I loved the mix of age groups) and the tutors were superb and very inspiring. 2024 participant
The whole course was amazing as usual. I really enjoyed Richard’s – and all the tutors’ – energy and infectious enthusiasm for all things jazz. Stephen, piano
The encouraging and positive support from tutors and participants was welcoming and reassuring. Many thanks for putting a great week together. Hazel, bass
I enjoyed the masterclasses and jamming with others as this helped me achieve new skills and techniques and make new friends within the jazz music scene. Simeon, bass
The piano masterclasses were simply brilliant. Everyone – from relative novice to experienced jazz pianists – was taken forwards in a hugely enjoyable manner. Roy, piano
Listening to the tutors playing in the band, whether at morning warm-up or their concert. The feel of their playing is inspiring. Also Richard’s inventive choice of tunes is often a surprise and gives super ideas of what can be used, i.e., practically anything ! Anonymous participant
What would you change in order to improve the course? Borrow Doctor Who’s TARDIS so that I can go back years and start earlier in life. Anonymous participant
I really felt I learned a lot about playing clarinet in a combo, and about what and how to practice. Leslie, clarinet
I enjoyed learning about a new style of music (after focusing on classical) and how to play it. The teachers are all experts and very approachable. I will be back! Chris, piano
Big band was a pure joy. Jim, baritone saxophone
I enjoyed “the anatomy of a solo” session this year. The transposed music was varied and extremely enjoyable to play. I learned massively from this session. I felt that I was in amongst people who were kind and forgiving, as my mistakes were many. Jim, tenor saxophone