For experienced jazz players (of any suitable instrument) who wish to develop their jazz improvisation skills to an advanced level. Coursework includes melodic soloing, group accompaniment, jazz ‘standards’ and a wide variety of chord sequences. Technical exercises include: advanced scales and arpeggios: jazz phrasing: ornaments: cadences: creating structure for solos: diatonic, chromatic, modal and diminished harmony. Creative work will be focused on developing jazz language, building repertoire, and performing as part of a band.
Courses
Jazz Workshop 2A
When & Where
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16 September 2024 - 9 December 2024 ( 24 hours, 12 weeks )
- Evening, Monday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24JPMB08A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Play a wider range of advanced scales, chord symbols, chord sequences and phrases
- Gain good timekeeping abilities and play in tempo
- Explore jazz rhythm and harmony using traditional, bebop, modal and contemporary methods
- Play a wide range of jazz standards
- Understand and apply different creative structures to solos through a better command of improvisational techniques
- Perform with greater confidence and skill, in general
- Apply new skills and knowledge that enable progression to the next level
Cost
Full fee
£210
Concession fee
£160
Class format and activities
Classes will be held at Morley College and are continuous over three terms. Students may sign up each term or for the whole year. Please be aware that catch-up lessons will be available online if you enrol in terms 2 & 3. Handouts are provided each lesson to accompany classwork. Additional handouts are provided that reference music elements such as theory, harmony, rhythm, phrasing, and technique. Students are encouraged to perform each exercise with the tutor, who accompanies on guitar, piano or with backing tracks. Play-along backing tracks are provided for practise and personal development outside of the classroom. There is an option for recordings of students’ performances if they choose. To ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, feedback, advice, and Q&A sessions are conducted in a constructive and supportive environment.
Entry requirements
A reasonable command of your instrument, a basic understanding of chord symbols and harmony, some degree of ability in improvising, some reading skills.
What you need to know before you enrol
Regular practice between lessons is essential for ongoing progress.
What you need
Your instrument and a pen or pencil. Amplifiers for bass and guitar will be available in the classroom.
What you can do next
Students may wish to continue this course for a further year to develop their abilities or might to consider joining one of Morley’s Jazz theory classes and Jazz History classes to consolidate their learning. Alternatively learners should consider one of our ensembles. Ask your tutor for advice or contact the Music Department.
