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J A Z Z  S T U D I E S  

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.