Czech Jazz WorkShop Prague 2023
Student's comments:
Great atmosphere and organization, nice people
It’s awesome, that the accommodation is inside the school building.
Interesting and inspirational lectures
Both Libor Šmoldas and Steve Walsh passed on a lot of practical advice.
Osian Roberts works phenomenally with all of the band members.
Libor Šmoldas – a new view on practicing, very useful and beneficial
The conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek is very well technically equipped.
I really enjoyed jamming with the lectors during the sessions.
Great T-Shirts
I’ve learned way more about playing and feeling music in a week than I have in several years
Kornel Fekete – systematic teaching.
Terrific atmosphere at the jam sessions.
The lectors, the students, the rooms, the jams – all flawless.
Marcin Jahr – a lector with huge perspective, very motivational.
Steve Walsh – has a different view on music, than those who we encounter in the Czech Republic.
Great individual approach towards students, no stress – Brian Charette
The approach of S. Walshe toward the exams got my attention and his communication with the band.
The Workshop introduced me to music materials on which I can work on.
I learned new playing techniques, obtained new information and I improved in my English!
The Workshop was great and a lot of fun.
Phil and Brian – geniuses!
Steve Walsh – effective work, meaningful guidance, very entertaining.
The environment of the school was pleasant as always.
Brian Charette is an excellent teacher.
Dan Wilkins is good at throwing new techniques at you; new information...
Ana Cisneros is an amazing singer and teacher.
Mr Válek gave me advices, which started working straight away.
Brian Charette is excellent, patient and helpful...
Mr. Válek is an excellent pedagogue.
Osian Roberts – I am lost for words. He is a phenomenon.
Libor Šmoldas’s lecture „How to practice” was inspiring.
Kornel Fekete – He told us how to improvise and pushed us further.
The teachers are excellent, a great bunch!
Adam Tvrdý - I learned a range of effective materials, he divided his time amongst all of us.
Thank you for an excellent week with music!
It was my biggest holiday experience; I’m looking forward to next year.
Osian Roberts - working under his guidance was an honor.
I leave elated, full of energy. I met amazing people and I learnt a lot of new things.
Jam sessions are very well managed by teachers.
I liked the situation when I could play on a 'public' place on jam sessions.
Brian Charette is so inspiring!
Paul Bollenback - super!
The school building is very suitable for us.
Satisfaction level: 9000
Satisfaction level: 9000
Great atmosphere and organization, nice people
It’s awesome, that the accommodation is inside the school building.

Jan Mazura (CZ)

jazz composition

Jan Mazura (1986) is a composer and pianist whose work is deeply influenced by places where he lived and by a wide spectrum of music – jazz, folk, classical and pop.

He earned a degree in jazz composition and music theory at Berklee College of Music, lived and worked in Spain, toured Europe with small jazz ensembles and orchestrated an american musical. As a music journalist, Jan was a long-time contributor to several foremost Czech music media and eventually worked as the Head of Classical and Jazz Music Desk at the Czech Radio Vltava.

His main creative platform today is Concept Art Orchestra, a leading Czech big band. He is a member of its production team, works as a photographer for the band and writes music for the ensemble. In 2018, his piece Nuevas tradiciones was selected as the Best jazz composition in the Czech republic. In 2022, the same band performed Jan's 45–minute cycle called Návraty (Returns).

Jan also teaches piano, composition, music theory and basics of a music production.

workshop@czechjazz.org
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