UW Tacoma Jazz Improv Workshop Join L.A. jazz improvisation specialist, Eric Patterson in a four-day jazz workshop designed for middle and high school musicians who have at least 2-3 years playing experience and want to learn or improve their jazz improv skills for solo work. Class ends with an improv jazz jam session in a local downtown venue where you can show off your new skills to your friends and family. Bring your instrument and music stand along with money for parking or take the bus. Electric guitar and bass players, bring a small amplifier. Drummers bring your sticks and share our drum set. Keyboardist bring your own or share one here. (Flyer PDF) <http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sites/default/files/global/documents/key-pdc/summe r_jazzimprov.pdf> Monday - Thursday, July 8, 9, 10, 11, 2013 9:00 - 1:30 p.m. University of Washington | Tacoma $299 per person Teaching Jazz Improv Learn new strategies for teaching jazz improv in middle and high schools in this full day workshop. Fee includes lunch and 6 OSPI clock hours. Bring your instrument for some hands-on. (Flyer PDF) <http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sites/default/files/global/documents/key-pdc/summe r_jazzimprov.pdf> Friday, July 12, 2013 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. $149 per person http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/sites/default/files/global/images/key-pdc/eric_smal l.jpgAbout the Instructor Eric Patterson first fell in love with jazz while in school in Seattle. After graduating with a degree in music from the University Of Southern California, he decided to stay in Los Angeles. As a professional musician, he plays jazz, pop, funk, and Christian music. Eric's new album, "Mutually Assured Destruction" is now available on iTunes and at his website: <http://www.ericpattersonmusic.com> ericpattersonmusic.com. In addition to playing professionally, Eric devotes much of his time to the art of teaching jazz and improvisation at local schools in Los Angeles using his revolutionary new tool for learning improvisation, <http://www.thejazzmethod.com> TheJazzMethod.com. Kathleen L. Beaumont, Program Manager University of Washington Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center Campus Box 358400 1900 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402-3100 Ph: (253) 692-4682 Fax: 253-692-4627 Email: <mailto:Beaumont@uw.edu> Beaumont@uw.edu Website: <http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/KeyPDC> www.tacoma.uw.edu/KeyPDC