Doors 1:45pm
Workshop 2pm – 4pm
Perth International Jazz Festival artists
Vocalist Karolina Beimcik (POL) and Guitarist Hugh Stuckey, (MEL)
invite you to an intimate and collaborative masterclass.
By exploring the intersections of Central European music, jazz, and other soundscapes, they foster a deeper dialogue between their creative voices and invite participants to join in building this dialogue and exploring these musical intersections together.
This two-session workshop will help you break through creative blocks and discover new musical possibilities, whether you’re an experienced musician, a beginner, or just starting to explore your voice and music.
The masterclass includes a Songstorming Session, where you’ll learn to compose together, improvise seamlessly, and develop effective communication for successful songwriting collaboration. Through collaborative group exercises, you’ll gain practical tools for songwriting and foster a positive and supportive environment, where combining ideas and finding common ground can lead to the best outcomes.
This workshop is designed to guide you in finding and telling your unique story through music.
- The price includes materials, and all participants will receive a discount for online vocal sessions with Karolina.
- Open to musicians, actors, students, and individuals aged 15 and up.
Karolina Beimcik – voice
Renowned for her distinctive fusion of jazz with the deep cultural traditions of Central and Eastern Europe, Karolina Beimcik, an award – winning Polish jazz vocalist and violinist, has performed at many festivals in the United States, Mexico, India, Ukraine and Poland. She has participated in various musical projects, including collaborations with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and Berklee College of Music – Global Music Institute.
She received the Art Scholarship twice from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage in Poland and from the President of the City of Warsaw and her art was supported by many prestigious institutions in Poland and abroad.
Hugh Stuckey – guitar
Hugh Stuckey has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s leading voices on jazz guitar. He has twice been a finalist at the National Jazz Awards, has completed tours of Europe and has featured on a number of ARIA award winning albums. In 2016 Hugh relocated to New York City to pursue further studies at the Manhattan School of Music. He studied with legendary saxophonist David Liebman, Brazilian percussionist Rogerio Boccato, arranger Jim McNeely and composition guru Guillermo Klein among many others. This experience culminated in his album Lilium, released in 2020.
