Name: Songwriting Masterclass
Start: 2024-11-16T11:00:00
Location: SFJAZZ Center

San Francisco Jazz

“Jaw-dropping… one of the finest saxophonists going” (Pitchfork), Rudresh Mahanthappa is a visionary artist, blending a master’s touch on the alto saxophone with an exploratory compositional voice informed by the Carnatic musical traditions of his south Indian heritage.

Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio

SFJAZZ Center

A rising vocal star and two-time JUNO Award winner, Montreal-based singer and songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé performs two nights in the Joe Henderson Lab with music from her latest album, Our Roots Run Deep, which took the 2024 JUNO for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. “What she does with her voice is absolutely incredible” (NPR).

Dominique Fils-Aimé

Learn the craft of songwriting at SFJAZZ! This seminar is designed for musicians of all levels who are eager to dive into the world of songwriting and studio technology. This new workshop at the SFJAZZ Center will delve into song structure, melody and harmony creation, music production and mixing. Whether you're a beginner looking to hone your skills or an experienced musician seeking new techniques, this class offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to improve your songwriting process.