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2010

 

April 14-16
Saxophone/Rhythm masterclass rhythmic conservatory Copenhagen, DK
April 17
Saxophone/Rhythm masterclass organized by Amsterdam Winds, A'dam, NL
July 29-Aug 1
New York Jazz Workshops with Mommaas and Tony Moreno, NYC
Aug 12-15
Annual Hudson Jazz Works with Mommaas, Donelian and guest Jim McNeely
   

2009

Masterclass Escuela de musica Creativa, sp
 
Six week Improve Composition Course New York Jazz Workshop
 
Annual Hudson Jazz Works with Armen Donelian and guest Dave Liebman
 
New York Jazz Workshops with Tony Moreno
 
Composition Masterclass NYU, nyc

2008

Annual Hudson Jazz Works with Armen Donelian
 
Masterclass Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri
 
Artistic Director New York Jazz Workshop (ongoing)
 
Artistic Director Hudson Jazz Workshop (ongoing)

2007

Clinic Rhythmic Development, Jazzimprove Festival.Conference nyc
 
Masterclass Music and Typography, FIT nyc
 
Masterclass Conservatory of Amsterdam
 
Masterclass Rhythmic Conservatory Copenhagen, dk
 
Composition Masterclass NYU, nyc
 
Annual Hudson Jazz Works masterclass with Armen Donelian
 
Saxophone/Rhythm Development masterclass Western Carolina University

2006

Saxophone/Rhythmic Development masterclass Arhus Conservatory, dk
 
Three day combo Workshop, Rhythmic Conservatory Copenhagen, dk
 
Saxophone masterclass Western Carolina University
 
Saxophone/Rhythmic Development masterclass Appalachian State Univ.
 
Masterclass, guest artist UNCA
 
Rhythmic Development Masterclass at NYU

2005

Masterclass with Vic Juris at William Patterson, nj
 
Masterclass/workshop at Odense Conservatory, dk

2004

MasterclassConservatory of Amsterdam, nl
 
Rhythmic Development masterclass at MSM, nyc
 
Masterclass/guest artist Rhythmic Conservatory Copenhagen, dk
 
Masterclass/guest artist at UNCA
 
Ensemble Class MSM, nyc

2003

Coordinator Jazz Program for Landmark/Coalition High School, nyc
 
Teaching and development Jazz Program for Landmark/Coalition High Sch.
 
Masterclass/guest artist Rhythmic Conservatory Copenhagen, dk
 
Masterclass CSU Summer Arts California
 
Masterclass/guest artist UNCA

2002

Masterclass/guest artist Rhythmic Conservatory Copenhagen, dk

 

2010

 

July 29-Aug 1
NEW YORK JAZZ SUMMER WORKSHOP with TONY MORENO
 
August 2009 was the initiation of NEW YORK JAZZ WORKSHOP with a series of summer and fall workshops. The workshop with TONY MORENO was very special and included students from all over the world.
 
The workshops are held in the heart of Manhattan around the corner of Times Square. Enrollment is open for all instrumentation and the workshops available will focus on: improvisation, composition and rhythm. Feel free to email me directly for more information or visit our website: www.newyorkjazzworkshop.com
 
Aug 12-15

ANNUAL HUDSON JAZZ WORKS with Armen Donelian

 

SPECIAL GUEST JIM McNEELY

 
Together with Armen Donelian I started this annual workshop with the emphasis on small group playing. In the summer of 2009 we had as special guest DAVE LIEBMAN which was a big success and great inspiration. This year we are very fortunate to have the great pianist/composer JIM McNEELY as part of the workshop which gives the students a chance to take advantage of his knowledge as a master-composer and player.
 
More big news is that we are now officially not-for-profit. If you are a student interested in participating or if you are interested in making a donation please contact me or Armen directly.
 
The workshop is in Hudson, NY (Hour and a half from NYC). Expect masterclasses, combo classes and individual classes from 9am to 11pm. Plus there is a secret weapon, a chef cook who will feed the hungry. The workshop lasts four days and will conclude with a concert by the students and staff at the Opera House in quaint downtown Hudson.
 
Visit : www.hudsonjazzworks.org for more information and application forms.

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marc Mommaas is available for private lessons.

If you live in the NYC area or are in town for a couple of days feel free to contact me regarding private lessons. I teach at Michiko Studios, around the corner from Times Square.

 

Topics range from tone quality, improvisation, harmony rhythm and technique to more advanced principles such as rhythmic variation, mixed meter, polyrhythm and composition. All levels are welcome.

 

Philosophy

The way you practice has to be in tune with where you stand in the music. A practicing regime that works for you at this time might not be beneficial for you two years from now since your set of skills and depth in the music will change. Music/life is never static and your practicing routine should be in tune with where you stand and in which direction you would like to go.

 

What you practice depends on a few factors starting with your level. It is necessary to get your basics together no matter what direction you choose. This requires an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses and the willingness to tackle the issues with the ultimate goal being to find an equilibrium within yourself and the music. On a higher level you develop your personal sound by exploring different topics of interest and by using composition as your main tool to establish direction.

 

Schedule a lesson through skype.

If you are not in New York a great new option is to set up a lesson through skype. The lesson is $60 an hour and handouts based on the topics and theories discussed will be emailed to you in pdf format.

For this you need a Skype account.

 

1-order a one hour lesson

skype lesson

2-email me with your questions or topic of interest and your Skype email

3-we will schedule a time.

4-email me a sample of your playing as an mp3 or other music format (this is optional)

 

 

A camera on your computer is not necessary but sometimes handy for checking out posture.
I have had great experiences with lessons through this medium so give it a try; it is a great alternative if you are not in the neighborhood.