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The Salon is a revival of Tom's fun and informative series of classes, covering a truly eclectic variety of music. Enjoy learning about and listening to music in the intimate setting of Tom's Venice home, with wine and cheese and lively commentary. He'll present everything from the origins of music, to music of the middle ages, to opera, jazz, Brazilian and tropical latin music, plus world music from many countries along with comparative genre listening (great voices from different cultures, classic and modern music across cultures, etc.).

Tom's Music Salon will run on six Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., between February 16 and March 23, 2010. See below for sample syllabus/content. Class size is limited. Previous Salons have sold out, so register early to reserve your spot! The cost is $450.00 for the series. Current KCRW members receive a 10% Fringe Benefits discount (proof of membership will be required at first session). Payment by cash, check, or credit cards accepted. Please note, no refunds or cancellations after February 8.

NEW Focus Salon this winter! Tom will also offer a new series focusing on jazz. Click here for more information.

Music Salon Sample Syllabus/Content

February 16—Classical and choral

February 23—Jazz from swing, bebop, to Miles, Coltrane, and Ornette

March 2—Four corners of Africa

March 9—Brazilian

March 16—Arabic and South Asian

March 23—Latin

E-mail Tom for more information or to reserve your space:

MusicSalon@TomSchnabel.com


About Tom Schnabel

Tom Schnabel attended USC, The Sorbonne, and UCLA. He has taught in Los Angeles (UCLA Extension, SCIARC, Mt. Saint Mary's College) and in Paris (Ecole Universelle). He is the author of two books (Stolen Moments: Conversations with Contemporary Musicians and Rhythm Planet: The Great World Music Makers), and numerous articles about music for various publications. He is best known, however, as KCRW's first music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic (1979—1991). Tom has produced a number of recordings (Trance Planet, vols. 1–5), and done music supervision for advertising and movies. He has served as Program Advisor for the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall, and continues to host weekly music shows for KCRW on Sunday afternoons from noon to 2 p.m.