SHORT COURSES
PREMISES STUDIOS Hackney, London
SUMMER PIANO WEEK
with Nikki Yeoh, Tim Richards, John Crawford
Tue 1 - Sat 5 August 2023 - FULLY SUBSCRIBED
I've been running this annual jazz piano course for over 25 years. Nikki Yeoh has been on board since the beginning and is now doing a great job as course director. John Crawford has also been on board since the early days and teaches a day of Latin piano. Expect 5 days of intensive tuition + record a tune of your choice with bass and drums on the final day.
12 places only. Book early!
Premises Studios Jazz Piano Week
JAZZ PIANO PERFORMANCE COURSE
with Nikki Yeoh, Tim Richards, John Crawford
Fri 5 - Sun 7 May 2023 - FULLY SUBSCRIBED
A new 3-day course focusing on comping and playing with a rhythm section.
Come and join us in May for intensive tuition and hands-on practice, culminating in a live performance for your friends and family. Learn how to voice chords and work on different comping styles.
On the final day there will be an open band workshop, including a Q&A. Then after a lunch break, it’ll be your turn to play with the professional band in our showcase Studio 1, for a live audience made up of friends and family (drinks and nibbles on hand).
BLUES PIANO TASTER
MORLEY COLLEGE, Waterloo, London SE1
Thu 13 July 2023 (6-9pm) - ONE CLASS ONLY
This annual short course is part of Morley Summer School and is designed for those interested in joining the weekly BLUES PIANO classes I run on Tuesdays evenings at Morley, beginning in September for three terms.
During the 3-hour hands-on class you will be introduced to some of the left-hand styles used in blues, learn a few simple tunes and get the opportunity to try your hand at improvising a solo. You will be in a keyboard lab with your own digital piano.
JAZZ and BLUES PIANO at BENSLOW
Tim has been teaching at Benslow Music since 2014. These are hands-on residential courses in the relaxing setting of Benslow House, Hitchin, Herts (a short train journey from London). A range of repertoire is covered, with full use being made of the excellent facilities (pianos, practice rooms, etc). Prices includes accommodation and full board.
Jazz Piano Fri 2 - Sun 4 June 2023 - For pianists with previous jazz experience
Blues Piano Basics Fri 11 - Sun 13 August 2023 - No previous blues experience necessary
Beginning Jazz Piano Fri 12 - Sun 14 January 2024 - A new course based on my most recent book, 'Beginning Jazz Piano', aimed at helping intermediate pianists develop jazz and improvisation skills.
ABRSM JAZZ PIANO SYLLABUS
ONLINE course for Piano Teachers
Four Sundays: 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov 2023 (11:00-1:00 and 14:00-16:00 each day).
Tim’s annual ONLINE course for piano teachers is now hosted by BENSLOW MUSIC. The course de-mystifies the mechanics of playing jazz, in a style that enables it to be passed from teacher to pupil. The syllabus (Grades 1-5) will be examined in detail, with insight into the skills required for candidates and how to teach them. Help will be given with interpretation, improvisation, and the basics of jazz theory and harmony. No previous experience of jazz is required.
TRANSCRIBING JAZZ SOLOS
CITY LIT, Covent Garden, London
Six classes on Sunday afternoons (2-5pm) at approx monthly intervals:
Sun 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec 2023
Sun 21 Jan, 18 Feb, 17 Mar 2024.
A study and sharing group for experienced jazz players with a good working knowledge of harmony and experience of improvising. We will focus on in-depth listening and transcription of recorded examples by well-known jazz musicians. Sessions will include demonstration and performance opportunities. This annual class enrols in September