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Jazz Workshop

Students will study with professional musicians and gain valuable experience performing various styles of jazz, Swing, Latin, standards. Participants will learn the importance of the rhythm section and the discover essential tools for better improvisation.

Syllabus

Musicians will listen to Jazz and work to build their music Library.

Jazz concert and recording at the end of four weeks.

Workshop length: (2 hrs/week) X 4 weeks

Minimum group size is 8 participants

Jazz basics

Time: Listening to know if you are "on beat"
Articulation: Perfecting attacks and releases
Proper phrasing: Discovering the differences in swing, Latin and modern styles
Homogenize: Playing together and listening to what others are playing
Soloist skills: Interacting with, and showing respect for, other performers

The rhythm section

Integrating the soloists into the rhythm section
Using listening examples to build the rhythm section

Improv

Introduction to the blues and pentatonic scales
Improvising made easy with proven tips and techniques

Putting it all together

Sight singing and rehearse, and record a specially created chart
Receive a critique of your original work by your workshop facilitator