Jazz Pianist Kevin Hays to Host Workshops 11/2 in NYC

Award winning jazz Pianist Kevin Hays will be conducting another in a series of workshops for pianists and other instrumentalists interested in developing their harmony, line playing, technique and general improvisational skills on Saturday November 2nd from 12:00-5:00pm. All instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to participate. These are small, intimate classes with an opportunity to play, ask questions, problem solve and discuss whatever issues students wish to bring forward.

Topics will include:

Harmonic Development on Standards and Originals
Voice Leading through progressions and in soloing (applicable to all instruments)
Rhythm and Phrasing - 'Demystifying Swing'
Creating New Voicings Spontaneously
Melodic and inventive line playing - Breaking Free of patterns and 'licks'
Solving Technical Problems
The Art of Building a Solo

These workshops fill up quickly so registration is required. Register at http://ezregister.com/events/8094/ or email info@kevinhays.com for more Information.

General Tuition is $150, but a discount is available with Student ID for $75.