Music Workshop in ParisDuring the Summer
For the fourth consecutive year, the American School of Modern Music is organizing a multi-instrument and vocal music workshop in Paris, focusing on jazz, improvisation, and contemporary music for the summer of 2024.
The workshops are led by the faculty and team of the American School of Modern Music and take place in their facilities in the 13th arrondissement, at les Frigos, in the heart of Paris near the François Mitterrand National Library.
The workshop will conclude with a concert at Sunset / Sunside on Rue des Lombards on Friday evening.
• Dates: July 8–12, 2024
• Fee: €590
• Enrollment: Quotas will be allocated to ensure a balanced level among participants and well-structured ensemble compositions.
Level
The workshops are designed to welcome musicians of different levels:
• “Initiation” Level: Open to all, this level is for musicians eager to explore improvisation, jazz harmony, accompaniment, standards, and the working methods of high-level musicians.
• “Intermediate” to “Advanced” Level: Designed for musicians who already have a solid foundation in jazz, harmony, music theory, and improvisation, and who wish to spend a full week immersed in music alongside an exceptional team of musicians.
Place
The music workshop will take place in full immersion with the teams of the American School of Modern Music at their facilities in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. The venue is equipped with four music studios, complete with all necessary equipment, and a cafeteria.
Located in the heart of Paris, near the banks of the Seine, the area offers numerous dining and accommodation options.
THE American School of Modern Music
A Parisian institution since 1982, the American School of Modern Music is a high-level music school that trains professionals in all areas of the music industry (instrumentalists, composers, arrangers, performers, sound engineers, producers, etc.). The school is inspired by the teaching methods and academic programs of the best American universities.
Its faculty, unique in France, is composed of renowned international artists recognized in the music world and honored with numerous distinctions (Grammy Awards, Victoires de la Musique, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, degrees from top American universities, etc.).
Workshop program
The courses will be led by professors from the faculty of the American School of Modern Music.
Morning (9 AM – 12 PM)
• Theoretical courses: Harmony, Ear-Training, Rhythm, and Repertoire
Afternoon (2 PM – 6:30 PM)
• Instrumental Classes: Group lessons organized by instrument (1h30)
• Ensemble Classes: Group sessions to apply repertoire work and prepare for the public concert on Friday evening (1h30)
• Labs: Small group sessions focused on specific topics (1h30)
Evening
• Jam Sessions every night
• Public student concert on Friday evening
The team reserves the right to adjust certain workshops or make modifications based on the specific needs of each session.
Practical information
- Address : 19 Rue des Frigos, 75013 Paris
- Access : «LES FRIGOS»
19, rue des Frigos 75013 Paris
Escalier B, 2ème étage.MÉTRO, RER :
Ligne 14/RER C : Bibliothèque François MitterrandBUS :
62, 89, 132 : Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
64, 325, 71 : Pont de Tolbiac