Take the spotlight!
It's your turn to shine as you work in a trio, performing your jazz standard with professional musicians who will guide you onstage. See what it feels like to play like a pro, with the pros! All instruments welcome.
Teachers:
Steve Boudreau (piano, bass)
Steve Boudreau is an Ottawa-based pianist who specializes in jazz and popular music. He has taught private lessons for over 20 years and is a member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, the Eastern Ontario Friends of Conservatory Canada, the AFM, and the Jazz Educators Network. In 2010 he received a Master of Music degree in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston. He has toured extensively across the United States and Canada, and has performed as both leader and sideman at various jazz festivals. His recording output includes six solo piano albums, a trio album featuring unique arrangements of the music of George Gershwin, and many collaborations. His latest trio album, Cherished Possessions, has been receiving praise and radio play all around the world.
Jennie Seaborn (drums)
Jennie Seaborn is a drummer who is proudly endorsed by Istanbul Mehmet cymbals. She completed her Bachelor of Music degree at Carleton University where she earned the Music Award, a Senate Medal in Music, and the Vera Klein Scholarship in Music. Jennie enjoys performing and teaching diverse music styles. She is passionate about music education, which stems from being a drum instructor since the age of fifteen. She recently completed a Bachelor of Education degree with a specialization in Music at the University of Ottawa.
Cost (pay at the door):
$49/ participating student
$15/auditor