WORKSHOP PROGRAM



As a strong advocate for education in the arts, James offers a variety of workshop programs for highs school students and ensemble programs, as well as College and University level students and ensembles.  James specialises in ensemble direction and conducting, understanding style and developing your jazz ensemble and percussion program,

vibraphone technique and performance, and develping improvisation (basics to advanced).

 

Contact James to ask about more information on workshops for your music program.

 

 

Testimonials:
 

James presented an incredible hands on workshop at the Australian Percussion Academy, which included great ideas, approaches and methodologies for exploring vibraphone technique including mallet damping, pedalling, phrasing and controlling sound. Further to vibraphone technique instruction, the APA students had an opportunity to improve their skills in jazz improvisation. This workshop was truly exceptional, educational and very inspiring. Brilliant stuff! 

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Sergei Golovko, Director, Australian Percussion Academy, Melbourne
Artistic Director, Australian Marimba Competition

 

 

James imparted much practical and experiential knowledge to our students regarding his learned approach at being an industry professional in areas of music business and career development. The manner in which the content was delivered encouraged students to thinkfor themselves and become independent learners, and was engaging, informative, and highly professional.

 

Steve Newcomb, Director of Jazz, Queensland Conservatorium of Music

 

 

James' passion and expertise for percussion, combined with his approachable personality ensured that our students were completely engaged for the entire session. His ability to

work from the individual levels of each of the students allowed everyone to exceed their

own expectations while working with a particularly challenging composition. We are already looking forward to his next visit! 

 

Matt Christensen, Music Teacher, Queensland Academy of Creavtive Industries

 

 

We had a great session with James and the students at the Sydney Con.  He’s a very fine vibraphonist and discussed many areas of vibraphone technique and performance, as well as sharing some useful insight and ideas for developing skills in jazz improvisation for the non-improvising percussionist. 
 

Daryl Pratt, Director of Percussion, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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James has achieved excellent work with these students, with a very fine attention to detail in his rehearsal methods and nurturing approach.

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David Jones, Master Drummer
Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne

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