Trained as a classical violinist who also plays jazz, I specialize in relating classical technique to playing jazz on the violin. While linguistically the styles are different, much of the technique used to execute them well, is very much the same. I believe the key to accessing the jazz style on the violin, is to approach the style using the same rules associated with good classical playing – concern for intonation, articulation, tone production and control of tone color.

I essentially teach jazz violin using two components, language and technique. In methodical steps, each component is practiced independently and then together, to ensure command of the material and an understanding of how they interact to create the jazz style on the violin.

For private, group, master-class and workshop tuition, please contact me at  -

ben@ben-powell.com