Monday, 15 April

Afro Jazz Funk Weekly Music Course

Join a live Afro Jazz and Funk band at a free weekly music making course for 12-17 year olds.

By CultureMix Arts Ltd

Date and time

Starts on Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:30 GMT+1

Location

CultureMix Arts & Music Centre

7 Queens Walk Reading RG1 7QF United Kingdom

About this event

91 days 1 hour

Want to try playing Jazz, Funk and Reggae in a live band?

If you are aged 12 to 17 and love live music these free music making sessions are for you.

Dates & Times: Mondays 5.30pm-7pm 15, 22, 29 April. 13, 20 May. 3, 10, 17, 24 June. 1, 8, 15 July.

Location: CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QF

Following the success of the 2023 Jazz Reggae Afrobeat course in partnership with Youthsayers, CultureMix Arts launched the 2024 course in February with new Music Tutors, providing young people with opportunities to play and learn music for FREE.

To join the 2024 Summer course you will have some experience of playing a musical instrument so you can improve by playing in a band. The focus is on Afro Jazz, Funk and Reggae genres to develop and build up your music skills.

You are required to bring your own instruments like horns or guitars as CultureMix Arts has limited instruments available including a keyboard and drum kit.

Classes are during term time only and you can book anytime.

For more information contact CultureMix Arts. Office: 0118 9587351 Mobile: 07973 251919

Frequently asked questions

Can I join the course at any time?

You can join the course once it goes live on Eventbrite prior to the start. Please note places are limited to 16 young people.

What happens if I can’t make one of the dates.

This should be ok as you will have access to the course repertoire and music in a form that you can understand.

Do I need to be able to read music to join this course?

No. It is not necessary to read musical score but it helps to understand simple chord charts. However you can still join if you don’t read music or play by ear but can play your instrument.

I don’t own an instrument can I still join?

CultureMix Arts has drum kits, and a limited number of keyboards. If you play any kind of horn or wind instrument, guitar or bass guitar you will need to bring it with you to each session.

Organised by

CultureMix Arts Ltd

CultureMix Arts is a not for profit carnival music and arts company specialising in combining business skills development with creative learning. The CultureMix Arts & Music Centre is based in central Reading, Berkshire and is home to RASPO Steel Orchestra, The Reading Reggae Collective, the schools music education programme, and the Creative Business Hub.