Masterclasses on improvisation, saxophone expression.

Esa Pietilä gives masterclasses on various topics and methods of improvisation. Special topics include techniques of free improvisation & avantgarde expression which relate to variations on rhythmic aspects of performing different rubato styles, analogy versus contrast in harmony, playing with sound colours & textures and communication in group playing situation in general to express more with Your instrument / group.

Some topics highlighted (ask for more specific presentation by mailing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ):

- collective improvisation   
- improvisation from “scratch”
- totally free improvisation/motives
- contrapunct in collective improvisation
- communication & “roles of the players”
- layers within the group
- dramaturgy & form

Pietilä has given masterclasses and clinics of jazz and free improvisation & saxophone expression at: Boston, Berklee Music school of Music, Privatiuniversitet Wien, Graz, University Jazz Department, Luzern Musichochschule in Switzerland, Malmö Royal Academy of music (Sweden), Reykjavik FUI Music School, etc plus numerous workshops at his home country.

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Contact info:
p. +358 400 815007, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it