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The
Jazz Studies
program is generally intended for students ages 13 to adult although
younger students are welcome to schedule an interview/audition. All
students must complete a successful interview/audition before being
accepted into the program as entrance into the program requires a
rather firm grasp of the basics of the student's instrument.
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. |
