FREE Jazz Guitar Masterclass: Thursday, July 16

ByZakk Jones July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Zakk Jones and Brandon Scott Coleman present an ongoing series of totally FREE masterclasses and performances featuring renowned musicians and educators from around the world.

“We’re excited to officially announce our 2020 Jazz Master Camp lineup!

This will be our ongoing series of totally FREE masterclasses and performances featuring renowned musicians and educators from around the world. It’s important to keep the spirit of great education going even amidst uncertain circumstances.

We have three great clinics this week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7pm Central. You’ll hear from NYC-based trumpeter Alex Owen talk about traditional New Orleans music and give tips on bandleading. Thursday you’ll see guitarists Zakk Jones & Brandon Coleman play some duo tunes and discuss the very basics of soloing over a blues + much more. Finally, on Friday, our 2020 Jazz Master Camp Director Zakk Jones will tell you all about his list of “Things That Don’t Take Talent”. These videos will be going live at 7pm Eastern Wed – Friday but they will be available to watch and rewatch at any time after that on Facebook or Youtube pages.

Stay tuned for the next batch of amazing artists and be sure to tell your friends and family about this great, free, series.”

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Zakk Jones

Zakk Jones is an Ohio based guitarist, bandleader, composer and educator. In 2022 he received his Master's of Music in Jazz Studies from Bowling Green State University, and holds a B.M. in Jazz Studies from Capital University. He is currently an adjunct professor and head of guitar studies in the Conservatory of Music at Capital University, where he directs the big band, guitar ensembles, and teaches applied lessons. In addition he is the guitar area coordinator at Truman State University. As an educator, Zakk has previously been on faculty at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, Bowling Green State University, and hosts online masterclasses for students from around the world. Outside of his busy gigging and teaching schedule, Zakk is an avid composer/arranger, writes educational articles for JazzGuitarToday.com and hosts the podcast "Beyond The Frets".