THE SHED
INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
WEDNESDAYS 5:30-7PM
The Shed Sessions give anyone the opportunity to learn jazz standards in a group from professional jazz musicians.
SHED SESSIONS
Led by Daniel J Owens and Nate Furgason, the sessions are a way to learn jazz one tune at a time.
At the beginning of every month, we choose a tune to dissect and learn it top to bottom. We talk about things like theory, improvisation, and exercises you can do at home to improve. We meet every Wednesday of the month leading up to the Jam Session on the last Wednesday.
The Shed Sessions are a way to meet other musicians, learn about the history of jazz, and learn the music. The tunes are a list of frequently called tunes at jam sessions and college auditions.
LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
JAM SESSION
The last session of the month is where things get exciting! The Jam Session is where we can put what we’ve learned to the test.
Unlike other sessions where we focus on fundamentals, the Jam session is less instruction and more performance. Be ready to bring your soloing stuff!
Tunes We Call at the Jam
“All of Me”
“All the Things You Are”
“Autumn Leaves”
“Caravan”
“Four”
“Freddie Freeloader”
“Have You Met Miss Jones”
“I Could Write a Book”
“It Could Happen To You”
“It Don’t Mean a Thing”
“Just Friends”
“Lady Bird”
“Like Someone in Love”
“On Green Dolphin Street”
“On The Sunny Side of the Street”
“Softly As In A Morning Sunrise”
“Solar”
“Take the A Train”
“There Is No Greater Love”
“There Will Never Be Another You”
“Tune Up”
$20 SUGGESTED DONATION
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
A few of the things we’ll cover at the sessions:
Scales
Ear Training
Theory
Chords
Melodies
Improvisation
ENSEMBLES
INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED
COMING FALL 2026
This is where music gets exciting!
Ensembles will focus on concepts such as:
Bandstand communication, interactive listening, the roles and expectations for individual instruments, how to efficiently run a rehearsal, how to build a solo, comping for soloists, music theory, strategies for improvisation, group skills building exercises, development of jazz language and repertoire.
Running from August to October the Fall Ensemble Session will meet once per week for two hours to build a cohesive set of music and work toward the goal of performing at one of Sacramento’s local music venues.
- $280/month
- 10% off when bundled with weekly lessons
WORKSHOPS
BEGINNER
COMING SOON
Workshops are group lessons where students learn songs, technique and music notation & music theory together.
This is intended to be a first step for anyone new to the instrument, or who wants more time with their instrument.
Workshops are a great addition to Lessons or Ensembles as a way for students to have a second place to spend time with their instrument in practice.
SONGWRITER CIRCLE
INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
1ST AND 3RD TUESDAY 5:30-7 PM
Get feedback on your songwriting from a friendly, inclusive group.
Established in 2018, The Sacramento Songwriter Circle is a local songwriting community that reflects the diversity of where we live, strives to provide an inclusive and encouraging environment, and supports the independent music scene while improving our craft in all genres.
Revived at CMA in 2025, our meetup welcomes all ages and skill levels to share their in-progress original works to garner feedback and constructive criticism.
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION
