Free Flute Clinic with Jamie Baum - Ottawa, ON

Long & McQuade Ottawa, together with Altus Flutes and Carleton University, are thrilled to present a free clinic with renowned flautist Jamie Baum.

Titled "A Fear-Free Approach to Improvisation for the Classically Trained Flautist," the clinic is specifically for the classically trained flautist and is designed to demystify the notion that one must be born with the talent to improvise and "play by ear." This workshop offers accessible techniques and concepts that can be applied not only to jazz, but to any style of music and for any instrument.

Augmenting the "visual technical approach" with an "aural technical approach," students learn to respond knowledgeably to what they hear, not just to the music they read, as well as tap into the skills they have already developed. Understanding the concept that all improvisation is done within the context of a particular style, students learn to notice those characteristics and use them to sound more authentic. Easy and fun solutions and exercises will be offered that will not only allow students to begin improvising immediately, but that will also improve overall musicianship.

Open to all musicians. Please bring your instrument.

To register for this free clinic, please email us with your contact information. Please note that this is not a seat reservation. It gives us a means of contacting you should the date, time or location of this clinic change. Seating is on a first come first served basis.

Catch Jamie live with the Jamie Baum-Dave Smith Quintet on Thursday, February 18th, 11pm at Cafe Paradiso (199 Bank Street.) $10 at the door.