Tuesday Night Jazz in the Church celebrates the learning and accomplishments of our young artists and invites them to share their inspiration with the whole community.
Join us on January 10 for a special workshop with Chase Ward: Learning How to Learn!
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St.
Admission: by donation ($10-20 suggested donation, but all are welcome)
Drummer, bandleader, and composer Chase Ward—currently making a name for himself as one of the finest young drummers on the Toronto scene—leads an inspiring workshop open to all instrumentalists. This session explores the art of practicing: how to balance inspiration and growth, and how to navigate the pragmatic and ephemeral elements of ourselves as artists.
Here’s how Chase describes the idea behind his workshop, in his own words:
“Most of us know we should practice, but we don’t talk enough about how complicated a task that can be.
In this masterclass, I’ll share how my own relationship with practice had to evolve in order to grow as a musician. From there, we’ll explore a more intentional way of learning that moves away from comparison and toward something more personal.
We’ll look at why practice isn’t one-size-fits-all, how small moments of focus can matter more than logging endless hours, and what it actually means to practice with purpose. I’ll also share practical frameworks I use to stay focused, adaptable, and consistent—even when motivation is low.
We’ll spend time on something that rarely gets talked about: how to check in with yourself before you practice. How your body, your attention, and the weeks leading up should inform your practice. And how redefining ‘success’ on a day-to-day basis can keep practice sustainable instead of exhausting.
This class is for artists of all kinds, curious hobbyists, and anyone committed to learning over a lifetime—people who care about growth, process, and showing up with intention, no matter the discipline.”