Ann Collins Workshops

Comments from Ann Collins presentations at the recent Utah Music Teacher's Association Conference included:

"she made things easy to understand"
"I loved learning from her"
"great - I learned so much - it helped me theoretically understand jazz structure - I am motivated to try now"
"informative and fun - she's enthusiastic; presented in a clear, easy-to-understand way"
"helpful resources for beginning jazz"
"excellent step-by-step instructions"
"I feel I can apply some of those things right away, and I have always wanted to teach more jazz"
"wonderful! she made something most of us are afraid of seem simple"
"excellent presentation, entertaining, helpful, and accessible"
"she really knows her stuff, both Jazz and piano teaching"
"she was amazing! so encouraging and practical"
"handout was informative and organized"
"she presented the basics so you could go home and apply it immediately"
"she made it seem like it was accessible to anyone"

Three-Hour Intro to Jazz Piano

Sponsored by music teacher organizations, colleges, or music stores
Designed for classically-trained piano teachers

CLINICIAN: Ann Collins

Author: “Jazz Works” (Alfred) and“Jazz Piano Projects” (FJH).
Co-author: “Jazz Studies Guide” (MTNA)

TUITION: At the discretion of the sponsoring organization
CLINICIAN FEE: $300 plus travel expense
SCHEDULE: 9:00-12:00 a.m. (3 hr. of instruction)
EQUIPMENT: Seating for participants; MIDI keyboard, transparency projector and CD player for clinician.

One-Day Intro to Jazz Piano

Sponsored by music teacher organizations, colleges, or music stores
Designed for classically-trained piano teachers

CLINICIAN: Ann Collins

Author: “Jazz Works” (Alfred) and“Jazz Piano Projects” (FJH).
Co-author: “Jazz Studies Guide” (MTNA)

TUITION: At the discretion of the sponsoring organization
CLINICIAN FEE: $500 plus travel expense
SCHEDULE: 9:00-12:30 and 1:30-4:00 (6 hr. of instruction)
EQUIPMENT: Piano Lab or portable electronic keyboards with headset for each participant; MIDI keyboard, transparency projector and CD player for clinician

Three-Day Jazz Piano Workshop

Sponsored by music teacher organizations, colleges, or music stores
Designed for classically-trained piano teachers

CLINICIAN: Ann Collins

Author: “Jazz Works” (Alfred) and“Jazz Piano Projects” (FJH).
Co-author: “Jazz Studies Guide” (MTNA)

TUITION: $120 per participant (suggested). Minimum of 12 participants. Over 12 participants clinician receives $60 each and sponsor retains $60 each
SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-12:30 and 1:30-4:00 (18 hr. of instruction)
CLINICIAN FEE: $1300 (includes normal travel expense)
BUDGET: $140 for advertising and other expenses
EQUIPMENT: Piano lab or portable electronic keyboards with headset for each participant; MIDI keyboard, transparency projector and CD player for clinician.

Five-Day Jazz Piano Workshop

Sponsored by music teacher organizations, colleges, or music stores
Designed for classically-trained piano teachers

CLINICIAN: Ann Collins

Author: “Jazz Works” (Alfred) and“Jazz Piano Projects” (FJH).
Co-author: “Jazz Studies Guide” (MTNA)

TUITION: $250 per participant. Minimum of 12 participants. Over 12 participants: clinician receives $125 each and sponsor retains $125 each
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9:00-12:30 and 1:30-4:00 (24 hr. of instruction)
CLINICIAN FEE: $2,500 (includes normal travel expense)
BUDGET: $500 for advertising and other expenses
EQUIPMENT: Piano lab or portable electronic keyboard with headset for each participant; MIDI keyboard, transparency projector and CD player for clinician.