Thu May 16, 6:30 PM - Thu May 16, 8:30 PM

The Lydian

2590 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205

Community: Ballpark

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Learn to Listen like a jazz musician! Immerse yourself in the sound of classic jazz to expand your mind and aural palate. In this interactive workshop you will: expand your mind by better understanding music through active listening guided by a professional musician

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Learn to Listen like a jazz musician! Immerse yourself in the sound of classic jazz to expand your mind and aural palate.
In this interactive workshop you will:

expand your mind by better understanding music through active listening guided by a professional musician
learn to hear and discern different instrument combinations and timbres, chord progressions and voicings, song form, dynamics, stereo panning field, equalization, audio effects, tension/release techniques and so much more!
Recognize the interplay and subtle communication among musicians performing together
gain greater appreciation and enjoyment of any style of music, whether listening to a live concert, home stereo, car radio, movie soudtrack, video game or in a gym, restaurant, store or elevator

This sonic tasting event will expand your aural palate by using Ableton Live software to highlight and isolate each ingredient that make up the recipe of a classic jazz recording. Professional musician and Ableton Certified trainer Darren Kramer will guide you on a fascinating journey inside the music for a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a musican listens, speaks, reads, and writes when performing in a small jazz group. Kramer is a Colorado native and world-class musician who has toured with diverse acts such as Rob Thomas, Tom Jones, and Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies. He has performed with dozens of international stars such as Garth Brooks, Dizzy Gillespie and Marc Anthony.
Free and open to the public -- ages 21 and up.
Complimentary Beer and Wine will be served and integrated into this sonic listening discussion
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For Sign Language Interpreter or Cart Services: signlanguageservices@denvergov.org 
For Other Disability Accommodations: disabilityaccess@denvergov.org

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