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AB Workshops provide quality music workshops, bringing well known highly experienced musicians and educators for fun filled courses.

What a great jazz improvisation workshop yesterday

What a great jazz improvisation workshop yesterday with Simon Allen.As part of the @swanagejazzfestival

We have spaces available for our incredible Jazz A

We have spaces available for our incredible Jazz Africa workshop with Tony Kofi and Basil Hodge. September 12th - 13th in Ringwood.The main aim of the workshop is to teach you to play African influenced music on your respective instruments as part of a band, finishing with a final performance of the pieces at the end of day two. There will be four pieces in total.There will also be a session where all musicians learn to play:
a) a percussion instrument e,g shakers, Djembe, tambourine etc
b) polyrhythms by creating 4 bar ostinatos.Interested? https://abworkshops.com/the-jazz-africa-workshop/#JazzAfrica #jazzmusic #africanhistory #improvisation #saxophone #trumpet #flute #clarinet #trombone

What a fantastic weekend with @annabrooks and her

What a fantastic weekend with @annabrooks and her Decoding the Blues workshop.Special mention to @iwanvanhetten , great seeing you and hearing you play again.Anna is endorsed by @pmauriatmusicSponsored by @pmauriatmusic @keyleaves @syosmusic @tomplayapp @leblancwinds @yanagisawasaxophonesuk @astutemusicuk @legerereeds @daddariowoodwinds @trevorjamessaxophones @bam_cases @thesoundpostuk @vandorenuk @rovnerproducts#saxophone #saxophoneplayer #bluesmusic #blues #musicworkshop #MusicWorkshops #improvisation

@pmauriatmusic artist Anna Brooks seeing if partic

@pmauriatmusic artist Anna Brooks seeing if participants can copy her phrase without knowing what she is playing. Ear training.#saxophone #improvisation #bluesmusic #saxophonist #sax blues

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Bit of a late post but what a fantastic weekend we

Bit of a late post but what a fantastic weekend we had last weekend with @snakedavissax and @dereknashsax@abmusicworkshops and @saxorchestramcr hosted a two day Power Up Saxophone Weekend in Cheadle Hume where we had masterclasses and workshops from Snake and Derek, other music workshops with Matt, Zack, Jasmine, Adam and Tom, a fun jam session, amazing trade stands and more!Thank you to out sponsors; @tomplayapp @vandorenuk @yanagisawasaxophonesuk @daddariowoodwinds @trevorjamessaxophones @legerereeds @westyorkshirewoodwind @bam_cases @thesoundpostuk @windstruments @rovnerproductsRushing off now to do final preparations for a "Decoding the Blues" workshop with @annabrooks in Eastbourne, should be another great weekend! (a couple of tickets still available).Until next time, Andrew (AB Workshops) and Saira and Adam (Saxophone Orchestra Manchester)

Last Minute Spaces Available to upcoming workshops

Last Minute Spaces Available to upcoming workshops....don't miss out! With Derek Nash, Snake Davis and Anna Brooks.https://www.abworkshops.com/bookings/@dereknash @snakedavissax @annabrooks#saxophone #musicworkshop #JazzImprovisation #bluesmusic #bluesimprovisation #saxophoneplayer #saxophonist

A wonderful start to our Contemporary Jazz Worksho

A wonderful start to our Contemporary Jazz Workshop with Arno Haas, made possible by @pmauriatmusic Saxophones.Playing some great tunes whilst the sun is shining!#saxophone #SmoothJazz #contemporaryjazz #tenorsax #altosax #saxophoneplayer #improvisation #MusicWorkshops

A few tickets are now available for the SUNDAY ONL

A few tickets are now available for the SUNDAY ONLY with @dereknashsax111 at our Power-Up Saxophone Weekend in Manchester on 27th/28th June.Bought to you in conjunction with @saxorchestramcrhttps://www.abworkshops.com/event/power-up-saxophone-weekend/

One of our sponsors, @tomplayapp, have a fantastic

One of our sponsors, @tomplayapp, have a fantastic offer on at the moment, 40% off annual subscription to help celebrate their 10 year anniversary.Tomplay is an interactive sheet music app that allows musicians of all levels to play along with high-quality, professional backing tracks while the written music scrolls automatically on their device.Use the link below.https://tomplay.com/exclusive-promo/flash-sale?ref=abworkshops&utm_source=Tapfiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Tomplay+affiliate+program+%28EN%29

Only a couple of tickets left for our amazing Cont

Only a couple of tickets left for our amazing Contemporary Jazz Workshop with P.Mauriat artist Arno Haas on May 30th / 31st at St Leonards Hotel, Ringwood.Learn to play contemporary jazz in the style of Grover Washington, David Sanborn, Kenny G etc.https://www.abworkshops.com/contemporary-jazz-with-arno.../
Arno is a fantastic saxophonist and educator, not to be missed!Thanks to @pmauriatmusic in making this happen!#contemporaryjazz #saxophone #MusicWorkshop #SmoothJazz #jazz #jazzimprovisation

Looking forward to our Contemporary Jazz Workshop

Looking forward to our Contemporary Jazz Workshop on May 30th/ 31st with saxophonist Arno Haas. Learn to play jazz in the style of Grover Washington, Kenny G, David Sanborn etc.This event has been possible by the additional sponsorship of @pmauriatmusicOnly a few tickets left....
https://www.abworkshops.com/contemporary-jazz-with-arno-haas/

What a fabulous weekend we had with @annabrooks, w

What a fabulous weekend we had with @annabrooks, who expertly took everyone through the art of ensemble playing.Anna is endorsed by @pmauriatmusicThanks for hosting us St Leonards Hotel, RingwoodSponsored by @pmauriatmusic @vandorenuk @tomplayapp @daddariowoodwinds @trevorjamessaxophones @syosmusic @bamcases @thesoundpostuk @astutemusicuk @legerereeds @yanagisawasaxophonesuk @keyleaves @leblancwinds#saxophone #tenorsax #altosax #barisax #music #sax #ensemble

What a truly unforgettable weekend with the one an

What a truly unforgettable weekend with the one and only Courtney Pine.I love doing these workshop, listening to the course leader impart their knowledge and stories, watching and listening to the participants learn and play music, seeing people interact over coffee and talk all things music and this case the saxophone!Held at the fabulous @codamusicandartstrust Thank you to @bramblehillcafe for the amazing food!Thank you to our sponsors, you help make this happen! @keyleaves @vandorenuk @pmauriatmusic @leblancwinds @daddariowoodwinds @tomplayapp @syosmusic @astutemusicuk @legerereeds @yanagisawasaxophonesuk @trevorjamessaxophones @bam_cases @thesoundpostuk

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT - Simon Allen Jazz Impro

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT - Simon Allen Jazz Improv Workshop - Making the ChangesIn partnership with @swanagejazzfestival10th July 2026 - 10am - 4pmhttps://www.abworkshops.com/simon-allen-jazz-improv-workshop/Suitable for: front line instruments (sax, trumpet, trombone etc), drums, keys, bass, guitarWhether you are new to Improvising or confident soloing over changes, Simon will offer tips and advice on how to get the most out of your playing, covering aspects including:
– Rhythmic and Melodic Motific development
– Developing harmonic language through chord tone / chord scale improvisation
– Group interaction
– Making your warm up Musical! And directly linking it to your practise@simon_allen_saxophone, as a multi-instrumentalist (sax, drums, bass, piano), will be working with a small group of front line players and also be giving the rhythm section players special attention too! Simon will give every rhythm instrument aspects to work on at the same time as working with front line instruments on improvising, focusing on group interaction etc.Also, Swanage Jazz Festival will give a 50% discount on the Friday ticket – starts 4pm – to workshop participants. Discount code to be sent out separately.Sponsored by @pmauriatmusic @tomplayapp @vandorenuk @keyleaves @yanagisawasaxophonesuk @legerereeds @trevorjamessaxophones @bam_cases @thesoundpostuk @daddariowoodwinds @astutemusicuk @leblancwinds @syosmusic

*** ONE PLACE *** has become available for the Cou

*** ONE PLACE *** has become available for the Courtney Pine Saxophone Workshop on 28th Feb - 1st March 2026.Be quick!https://www.abworkshops.com/courtney-pine-saxophone-workshop/

The Jazz Africa Workshop....a note from Basil Hodg

The Jazz Africa Workshop....a note from Basil Hodge....The main aim of the workshop is to teach the musicians to play African influenced music on their respective instruments as part of a band, finishing with a final performance of the pieces at the end of day two. There will be four pieces in total.There will also be a session where all musicians learn to play:
a) a percussion instrument e,g shakers, Djembe, tambourine etc
b) polyrhythms by creating 4 bar ostinatosAlso, a look at videos of the pioneers and main artists of African music (Afrobeat, Highlife, Township etc). Discuss the styles and influences.https://www.abworkshops.com/the-jazz-africa-workshop/

The Jazz Africa Workshop - Places now open for; Tr

The Jazz Africa Workshop - Places now open for; Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Flute, Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitarhttps://www.abworkshops.com/the-jazz-africa-workshop/

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT - The Jazz Africa Worksh

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT - The Jazz Africa Workshop with Tony Kofi and Basil Hodge - 12th / 13th September 2026 (St Leonards).Experience the vibrant rhythms and soulful grooves of the continent at the Jazz Africa Music Workshop — where culture, creativity, and collaboration come alive through the power of jazz!https://www.abworkshops.com/the-jazz-africa-workshop/Sponsored by @pmauriatmusic @daddariowoodwinds @vandorenuk @tomplayapp @leblancwinds @legerereeds @astutemusicuk @bam_cases @yanagisawasaxophonesuk @thesoundpostuk @keyleaves @trevorjamessaxophones @syosmusic@kofimusic @basillloydhodge

We are honoured and thrilled to announce a Saxopho

We are honoured and thrilled to announce a Saxophone Workshop with the incredible legend that is Courtney Pine. No musician more embodies the dramatic transformation in the British jazz scene over the past thirty + years than Courtney Pine C.B.E.February 28th - March 1st 2026 at @codamusicandartstrustMore info and tickets here:
https://www.abworkshops.com/courtney-pine-saxophone-workshop/#britishjazz #saxophone #saxophoneplayer #SaxophoneLife #improvisation #jazzmusic

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