How to Form a Jazz Band | Jazz Education Tutorial

Are you ready to start a jazz band? A trio, quartet or big band? The Ensemble you will have, will need more than talent. You will need structure. I have 7 tips for you to form and lead your jazz band to help you accomplish your goals.

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Paul Tobey

01:02 7 Tips to start a jazz band
01:39 Mission, Purpose & Core Values
01:54 Surround yourself with like-minded people
02:39 Rhythm section grounds the band
04:17 Match in terms of ability
05:35 Musicians like structure
06:47 Schedule time and stick to schedule
09:24 Make Sure You Accomplish that!

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Paul Tobey is a Multi-Award Winning Concert Jazz Pianist/Composer. He's recorded 8 albums, has been featured in documentaries and listed as a Jazz Master in jazz editions. Once signed to Arkadia Jazz, Paul toured the world as a recording artist and was featured on stages such as at the Hague Jazz festival, the Yokohoma Jazz Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival to name but a few. Amongst his awards, he won "Jazz Educator of the Year" by the International Association of Jazz Educators, Pianist of the Year, Recording of the Year, and a Juno Nomination.

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[Jazzmentl]

As an FYI, some bands last for years! But the players in the band could change while the brand stays in tact. If you have any questions, ssk away. I'm happy to answer them. - Paul Tobey

[blizz]

after watching this, i former a jazz band and am currently the pianist. we’ve already played at about 20+ gigs, thank you for this!

[michellerosebrown]

I have been playing piano 🎹 as of currently and have been practicing regularly. My goal is to form a big band playing rhythm and blues, soul music, rock n’roll, Motown, jazz, classical music, Beach Boys harmonically pop, doo-woop and roots rock. I have all of this written down. Just need turn my vision into a reality. Thanks for the video. Will replay it for notes.

[NeonGenevieve]

Awesome video- I super like the encouragement. :-D