Beginning Jazz Improvisation
Date
February 12-May 3, 2024
Course Number
7104a
Credits
3 Graduate Credits
Tuition
$1,125 is due in full with registration. A $15 Early Bird Discount will be applied until January 14.
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.