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Jim in WorkshoparrowWorkshop at Sibelius
Conservatory, Helsinki, Finland

Recognized not only as an importantsoloist and international recording artist, JimSnidero has also received acclaim as a best-selling author and teacher in the jazz education field. He has given hundreds of workshops all over the world, including outstanding college programs at Berklee C.of Music, Univ.of North Texas, Univ.of Miami, Indiana Univ., New England Cons. and many more, along with outstanding high school programs. H also teaches at Mannes/New School of Music in New York City and Jamey Aebersold's Summer Camps. With all these various experiences, he can help any jazz program become more focused and productive. Snidero's workshops can be tailored to any program's needs.

The subjects that can be covered are:

  • Developing improvisation skills
  • Learning jazz style and interpretation
  • Saxophone Skills
  • Ensemble playing (big band or small group)
  • Composition
  • Publishing
  • Business Skills

The Workshops can be:

-1 to 2 hours
-an entire day, including a concert in the evening

Jim Plays:Rico Reeds
Selmer  Jim has dozens of big band charts, at various levels, to perform withyour big band and/or can play with a small group. Snidero is sponsored by the Selmer Company, which provides partial funding for workshops. Please email at jsnidero@erols.com for fee information. For finacial assistance from Selmer click here.


"It gives me great pleasure to recommend Jim Snidero as teacher,clinician and performer. I have worked with Jim many times and have found hisconception and method of interacting with students to be most stimulating. Jimis a fantastic saxophonist and his roots in the jazz tradition go deep. Hisstandards are always the highest and it has always been a treat to work withJim". JameyAebersold

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