Drew Morell has been involved in music education, specifically jazz education, since 1983. His passion for teaching has led him to working as a clinician all over Colorado, including Denver Public Schools, Cherry Creek Schools, and the Evergreen Council for the Arts.

Drew has owned his teaching studio, Infinity Music, since 1993 and has been a professor at the University of Colorado at Denver since 1998. In 2001, he was awarded honorarium teacher of the year.

Drew has helped many students become accepted at major music schools, such as Oberlin Conservatory, New School in Manhattan, Loyola in New Orleans, and the University of Miami, among others. Most of his students are scholarship winners and have pursued successful careers in music education and performance.

Drew has traveled to California, Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming as a lecturer and clinician. He has also been on staff for the CU Boulder Mile High Jazz Camp and was the Telluride Jazz Camp for Kids director for seven years.

I have a few spots available for new students. Email drewjazzinfo@me.com for more information.

Private Instruction

Instruction provided for these instruments:

  • Jazz or classical piano

  • Acoustic and electric bass

  • Jazz Guitar

  • 5-String banjo (bluegrass and jazz)

Improvisation coaching is available for any instrument.

Private instruction sessions can focus on any or all of the following:

  • Repertoire (jazz and classical)

  • Sight Reading

  • Improvisation

  • Music Theory (jazz and conservatory)

  • Performance Techniques

  • Audition Preparation

  • Accompanying Techniques

  • Chord Vocabulary

  • Playing in Ensembles

  • Studio Musicianship

  • Composition

  • Arranging

  • Hand and Computer Notation

Workshops/clinics

Workshops can be geared to all ages and all ability levels. Fee varies by situation. Generally $50-$100/hr plus travel expenses. Additional musicians can be added for an additional fee. Some of the workshops available include:

  • Ensemble Coaching (at Infinity Studio = $50/hr)

  • Rhythm Section: Fine Tuning and Groove

  • Improvisation

  • Function/History of Rhythm Section

  • Memorization of Form and Melody

  • Jazz History

  • ‘The Blues’ History and Analysis

  • Vocal Chart Preparation and Performance with Rhythm Section

  • Jazz Appreciation for the Non-Musician