Jazz Piano with Jim Funnell
Learning jazz standards, playing chords, strengthening rhythm, improvising, playing with a backing track, transcribing, understanding harmony
ABOUT JIM FUNNELL
New York-based Anglo-French pianist and composer Jim Funnell started leading his own trio in his early teens, performing at jazz clubs by the time he was in high school. Dedicating himself to the study of both classical and jazz piano, he was awarded a full tuition scholarship from Berklee College of Music, where he was exposed to a diversity of styles and cultures.
At Berklee, in addition to studying with jazz luminaries such as Danilo Pérez, Joanne Brackeen, Laszlo Gardony, David Fiuczynski, Joe Lovano, and George Garzone, Jim had the opportunity to perform with Dave Douglas, Marcus Miller, Meshell Ndgeocello, and Yellowjackets members Russell Ferrante and Marcus Baylor. Upon graduation, he traveled to Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, soaking up Latin America’s folklore and Afro-Latin rhythms. These early experiences helped shape both his musical language and purpose of inspiring and encouraging uniqueness in others.
Great group lesson with Jim! I was curious to experiment such a formula, but it did work and was full of energy and fun. Have a try!
Great lesson with Jim this week. I liked the methodology. I had never tried a group lesson like this before and it was a nice experience. I recommend.
Jim is great. We went through the blues and improvisations, he provided useful tips and techniques throughout the lessons and made sure I demonstrate accordingly, I definitely noticed the improvement in my performance and mindset. Grateful, thank you Jim!!!
It was a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to my lessons with Jim.
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WHEN
The next session is Monday, May 25, at 2 pm EDT | 11 am PDT | 6 pm UTC.
AGE RANGE
Teens and Adults
HOW IT WORKS
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