Impro Basics: Improvisation & practical music theory

Impro-Basics – A practical theory course introducing harmony-based improvisation and composition Music is pure emotional communication: we experience joy, sadness, relaxation, and the urge to move, and it’s not uncommon for us to react involuntarily with goosebumps or tears of emotion. Why? How do these same 12 semitones and 24 major and minor chords “do” […]

Leipzig Klezmer Session

Hello to all jam enthusiasts and lovers of Eastern European folk music, Every other Monday, Leipzig’s klezmer scene* meets at the café at Dresdner59 for jam sessions and to learn new tunes. The session is open to everyone. Bring your instruments and let’s get started! We’re building a repertoire based on the Klezmer Playbook (www.shades-of-folk.com), […]

Violin Lessons

Hello to all violinists and those who want to become one, Hello to all parents, Whether you’re just starting out, have been playing for years, or perform professionally on stage, playing the violin is wonderful, and it’s always worth starting (again) or continuing. If you don’t have your own instrument yet, I’d be happy to […]