• Student's comments:

Great atmosphere and organization, nice people
It’s awesome, that the accommodation is inside the school building.
Interesting and inspirational lectures
Both Libor Šmoldas and Steve Walsh passed on a lot of practical advice.
Osian Roberts works phenomenally with all of the band members.
Libor Šmoldas – a new view on practicing, very useful and beneficial
The conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek is very well technically equipped.
I really enjoyed jamming with the lectors during the sessions.
Great T-Shirts
I’ve learned way more about playing and feeling music in a week than I have in several years
Kornel Fekete – systematic teaching.
Terrific atmosphere at the jam sessions.
The lectors, the students, the rooms, the jams – all flawless.
Marcin Jahr – a lector with huge perspective, very motivational.
Steve Walsh – has a different view on music, than those who we encounter in the Czech Republic.
Great individual approach towards students, no stress – Brian Charette
The approach of S. Walshe toward the exams got my attention and his communication with the band.
The Workshop introduced me to music materials on which I can work on.
I learned new playing techniques, obtained new information and I improved in my English!
The Workshop was great and a lot of fun.
Phil and Brian – geniuses!
Steve Walsh – effective work, meaningful guidance, very entertaining.
The environment of the school was pleasant as always.
Brian Charette is an excellent teacher.
Dan Wilkins is good at throwing new techniques at you; new information...
Ana Cisneros is an amazing singer and teacher.
Mr Válek gave me advices, which started working straight away.
Brian Charette is excellent, patient and helpful...
Mr. Válek is an excellent pedagogue.
Osian Roberts – I am lost for words. He is a phenomenon.
Libor Šmoldas’s lecture „How to practice” was inspiring.
Kornel Fekete – He told us how to improvise and pushed us further.
The teachers are excellent, a great bunch!
Adam Tvrdý - I learned a range of effective materials, he divided his time amongst all of us.
Thank you for an excellent week with music!
It was my biggest holiday experience; I’m looking forward to next year.
Osian Roberts - working under his guidance was an honor.
I leave elated, full of energy. I met amazing people and I learnt a lot of new things.
Jam sessions are very well managed by teachers.
I liked the situation when I could play on a 'public' place on jam sessions.
Brian Charette is so inspiring!
Paul Bollenback - super!
The school building is very suitable for us.
Satisfaction level: 9000

Miroslav Hloucal (CZ)

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Miroslav Hloucal is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Czech jazz. He is a respected jazz trumpeter, arranger, composer and long-time educator who influences the younger generation of musicians not only with his performances on stage, but also with his systematic teaching and original approach to jazz improvisation. He is known for his technical prowess, musical sensitivity and openness to modern jazz trends.

He has performed and recorded with a number of personalities from the Czech and international jazz scene - Emil Viklický, Karel Růžička, František Uhlíř, Roman Pokorný, Gustav Brom Big Band, Benny Golson, Harry Sokal or Hiram Bullock, with whom he toured Europe as a member of the brass section of The Czech Horns.

He has won several prestigious awards for his work, such as 1st place with the band Points at the competition in Getxo (The Getxo International Jazz Festival - Concurso de Grupos -Spain) and the award for best soloist at the competition in Hoeilaart (Jazz Hoeilaart - Belgium).

In addition to his active musical career, Miroslav Hloucal is dedicated to teaching. He works at the International Conservatory in Prague, where he specializes in teaching trumpet, jazz interpretation and improvisation. His teaching style combines respect for traditional techniques with an emphasis on creative thinking, working with sound and the ability to navigate modern harmony. He is the author of several methodological materials and actively contributes to the education of young jazzmen in the Czech Republic and abroad at various workshops - LJD Karel Velebný, Aarnsberg Jazzworkshop (DE) and others.

Miroslav Hloucal's style is built on a clear tone, phrasing inspired by hard bop classics (e.g. Freddie Hubbard or Woody Shaw) and the ability to organically connect compositional thinking with improvisational spontaneity. His music reflects the influence of both traditional jazz and modern trends, including elements of free improvisation and fusion.

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Miroslav Hloucal (CZ)

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