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Covington School of Music - 985.590.4545
Mandeville School of Music - 985.674.2992
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    - Ensembles
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    - Jazz Studies
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 - Summer Camps Ages 5-17

J A Z Z  S T U D I E S  

The Jazz Studies program is generally intended for students ages 13 to adult. 

The program includes a 30, 45, or 60 minute private session as well as a 45 minute theory class/assignment each week.  The program provides jazz training in piano, bass, drums, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, as well as composition/arranging and theory (see our composition page).  Once certain skills are developed (or if already studying privately) students may audition to join one of the Jazz Bands

In the program, emphasis is placed on the following:  ear training/transcribing, the jazz harmonic concept including chords, related scales, and chord progressions; reading and interpreting jazz charts; composing original tunes, and improvisational techniques and skills.