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update: full for bass, piano, vocals, 1 of 2 spots taken for guitar, 2 of 3 spots taken for lead instruments **Meetup event will always show as closed - please use this link to sign up and pay** https://tickts.co.uk/events/novice-with-mentor-12-2pm-oct-10-vortex-upstairs (Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled) There will be a delay in the attendee list here being manually updated - please always check tickts.co.uk link above which is always up to date for what instruments are available. full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- I'm excited to welcome back Sam Thomas as a guest mentor. An experienced drummer with a background in both performance and education, some of you will be familiar with the technical skill and collaborative musicianship he brings to every ensemble. Sam will share practical advice on groove, timing, dynamics, listening, and communication. This will be a relaxed opportunity to ask questions, receive individual feedback, and build the skills for locking in with the band. Observer tickets are also available, but these will not carry over as credit. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **What is it** (please expand for full description including set list) The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's set list. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own a

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