Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble is a great introduction and broad overview of jazz music. Despite one’s individual abilities, playing in a band requires a range of skills which one learns to hone in this course. like with any learning of course you get what you put into it. One ends the course with a real-life recital which is nerve-racking and exhilarating. Once done you are equipped with learning method for your future individual practice and one is a little less shabby when it comes to playing others.

I had a great time being a part of the Jazz Ensemble. Karan is an excellent teacher and his methodical and structured approach to breaking down seemingly complex tunes allowed me to not only understand the concepts but also to express myself creatively. It also gave me a taste of playing jazz in a group, which requires listening to my musicians to adapt to the dynamics and to communicate through music.

My experience at goa jazz academy was an exciting one. It was very immersive and kept me on my toes constantly. Concepts were taught to us in a fun and interactive way that made learning so easy. I enjoyed my time at GJA and took away so much from the jazz ensemble course.

The Jazz ensemble programme by the Goa Jazz academy was probably one of the best courses I have attended. It changed my perception towards playing and i got a wider understanding of not just jazz but music in general. The programme taught me a lot in 3 months, which anywhere else would have taken ages. I also got to work with other great musicians which was very interesting and I learnt a lot from them.

The jazz ensemble course at Goa Jazz Academy has been a life-changing experience for me. The instructors are so passionate and knowledgeable, their enthusiasm is contagious! I’ve learned so much about jazz theory, improvisation, composition and performance techniques, and I feel like I’ve grown tremendously as a musician and as a person. If you’re interested in jazz, I highly recommend this course – it’s truly something special. I am so grateful to be part of such a vibrant community. We support and challenge each other, and the bonds we have formed will last a lifetime.

As a drummer, the Jazz Ensemble Program thoroughly accelerated my learning. Karan has the amazing ability to create a fun learning environment without compromising the intensity of the program. Aside from exposure to a new genre like Jazz, as well as improvising and playing in an ensemble group – I learned to “listen” while playing my instrument. I apply these learnings constantly as I continue my drumming education.

GJAs Jazz Ensemble program has taught me a lot about how to approach a Jazz standard. This two months long program is a useful entry point into the world of Jazz and its only precondition is to be a musician who enjoys playing and improvising.

The eight-week programme taught me to listen to others, to give them space, to compete and collaborate. It didn’t just improve me as a musician, it improved me as a person