Vander Cook Sign 1 1

Where the most Inspired Musicians
become the most Inspiring Music Teachers

Beginning Jazz Improvisation

Date

June 5-July 28, 2023

Course Code

7103

Credits

3 Graduate Credits

Tuition

$1,080 is due in full with registration.

Course Description

This course is designed for music performers and educators who want to learn how to improvise. Through carefully selected jazz repertoire, participants will learn the basic mechanics of improvisation and the essential music theory elements needed to improvise, including modal improvisation, the blues, ii-V-I progressions, and simplifying chord progressions. Participants will practice and perform jazz improvisation concepts on the instrument of their choice. No previous experience with improvisation is required.

Instructor

Scroll to Top