Alumni feedback and success stories
Firstly, many thanks, it was most enjoyable. As a veteran of 11 other jazz courses I must say that Mehr Clef gets the gold medal. I was particularly impressed with the organisation. Everything seemed to be well planned, programmed and managed and little left to chance. I liked the fact that all students were able to take part in everything and that no one was left out.
I just wanted to let you know that Freddie has started his first year at Leeds Conservatoire on the Jazz Degree Course. This would not have happened without your summer school. Thanks to all at Mehr Clef for introducing him to the genre and inspiring him him to go on and study jazz. This will quite literally change the course of his life and I thought you would all like to know that positive impact you have had.
Just thought I would let you know that I'm so very happy to say I got the Jazz Bass place at The Royal Academy of Music!!! I'm so surprised and ridiculously overwhelmed! I couldn't thank you and everyone at Mehr Clef enough, I can most definitely say that the course inspired me and my playing so much, and that I really don't think I would of got a place anywhere if I hadn't done the course. I also really appreciated you taking the time to write me a reference, so thank you again.'
What The Students Say
'First a Big Thank You to you for running such a brilliant summer course - by far the best jazz course I've been on and I do mean what I say!
It is a quite an organisational feat that you pull off such a comprehensive programme for all instruments with a range of excellent tutors and the evening concerts and jams.
Lee was absolutely superb that week. God she made us work hard and her energy was something to behold, but we were all totally captivated and focused the whole time.'
Just a quick note to say many thanks for this year's memorable & musically stimulating Mehr Clef Jazz Course - I can now see why you have so many returning students - you've clearly got it right!
As a newcomer, it was a lovely experience, especially as everyone seemed so very welcoming and friendly. The level of support both musically and emotionally (!) was a distinctive feature of the week I feel. I have to say I learnt such a lot about jazz within the context of small group work with all the tutors having a shared vision.'
'Great Week! By far the best Jazz course!' Thank you for a wonderful 7 days.'
'Just a line to say many thanks for a hugely fantastic week. Wow! I learned so much. I feel that I have much more confidence to introduce myself to new musician now after the experience that Mehr Clef gave me.'
‘A lot of personal attention and the willingness to listen and respond to the needs and wants of the students. A fantastic experience. I loved it.’
'I joined the Summer Course as a drummer and left as a musician.'
'I learned more in this week than in months of lessons.'
Alumni Success Stories
Mehr Clef students who gained entry to Music School, Academies and Conservatoires for degree courses
Joe Armon-Jones
Piano and Keyboard
Composer and Producer
2023 Mercury Prize Winner with Ezra Collective
www.joearmonjones.com
www.ezracollective.com
Joe started his jazz journey with Mehr Clef at the age of 14 and attended numerous courses until he moved on to study for an undergraduate degree at Trinity Laban.
Tom Smith
Saxophone
Composer and arranger
2016 Finalist BBC Young Jazz Musician
www.facebook.com/TomSmithSax/
Tom first came to Mehr Clef aged 13, attended numerous courses and gained an undergraduate place for jazz at the Royal Academy.
Undergraduate
Freddie Meaden, Bass - Leeds Conservatoire
Tom Ward, Drums - Royal Welsh College of Music, Cardiff
Amy Hollingsworth, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Issy Owen, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Tom Smith, Sax - Royal Academy, London
Daisie George, Bass - Royal Academy, London
Rosie Bullen, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Jack Mizzi, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Chris Ford, Trombone - Royal College of Music, London
Tom Dring, Bass - Royal Academy, London
Frankie Dodwell, Vocals - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Ellie Bignall, Vocals - Trinity Laban, London
Joe Armon-Jones, Piano - Trinity Laban, London
Ralph Wylde, Vibes - Royal Academy, London
Jack Dring, Trumpet - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Lilly Unwin, Vocals - Trinity Laban, London
Jack Perry-Cockings, Sax - Royal Welsh College of Music, Cardiff
Paul Burden, Bass - Middlesex University London
Oliver Barker, Sax - Leeds Conservatoire
Barney Lowe, Trumpet - Guildhall School of Music, London
Adam Saunders, Piano - Trinity Laban, London
Joseph Smith, Trombone - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Gabrielle Ducomble, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Louis McRae, Sax - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Carmela Corbett, Acting & Musical Theatre - Juilliard, New York
Postgraduate
Edward Wren, Piano - Royal Academy, London
Tom Wright, Drums - Trinity Laban, London
Ami Oprenova, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Harry Baker, Piano - Royal Academy, London
Matt Sulzmann, Sax - Royal Academy, London
Joanna Wallfish, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Cristina Rubio, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Maxyne Ryan, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London Rosanna Brandi, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Sabine Hadjiyeva, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Nikki Franklin, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Helen Burnett, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
Richard Rozze, Guitar - Guildhall School of Music, London
Diploma
Eliza Shaddad, Vocals - Guildhall School of Music, London
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