Workshop: Ilja Reijngould's Brass Technique

Technique, for all levels and brass instruments on Sunday May 16th at 11AM at JZ School.

Thelonious Monk Award winner; Ilja Reijngoud, faculty and big band leader of the esteemed Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, will introduce his special technique exercises based on interval structures, jazz related scales and alternative phrasing techniques.

The main goal is to improve overall technique, to get used to playing bigger intervals, arpeggios and scale motives, and to increase virtuosity (speed). Breathing in general, will also be worked on there will be exercises for the lips without the instrument. This will form a solid embouchure, a clear sound with much support and sustain.

The focus will be on relaxed playing with a big sound through all registers, in every dynamic and speed, without forcing one’s self.

Furthermore, Ilja’s special 3 minutes-warming-up program will also be introduced.

Free admission but booking is essential!

Codarts website: http://www.codarts.nl/01_home_en/index.php

Ilja's website: http://www.iljareijngoud.com/

Location/Time: JZ School on May 16th at 11:00AM to 12:30PM