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Now available for sign-ups: Jazz Improvisation 101
| WHAT | Group Class on Basic/Intermediate Concepts of Jazz Improvisation |
| WHEN | Saturday, December 13, 1-3 PM
(Deadline is Thursday, December 11, 2008) |
| WHERE | The Tuning Note Music Studio
120 Elkins Circle
Folsom, CA (map) |
| FEE | $55
Current students of The Tuning Note receive 10% discount |
| WHAT TO BRING | Bring your instrument if you play (2 pianos and a professional keyboard are provided for pianists)
Vocalists are welcome! Most concepts apply to both instrumentalists and vocalists.
Drummers are also welcome. All information is relevant to drummers as well!
Pencils
A notebook for note taking
Your ears |
| WHAT IS PROVIDED | A Live Professional Rhythm Section for the 2nd Hour! (bass players would take turns)
A professional sound system will be provided for vocalists
Numerous handouts to take with you
Several related audio samples used for discussion, etc.
Recommended list of Recording Artists / Recordings
Manuscript Paper for exercises and any short quizes!
Music handouts will be provided in the keys of all standard jazz instruments |
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Some beginning knowledge of music theory
DETAILS:
Jazz Improvisation 101 will cover the following:
- What REALLY is Jazz Improvisation?
- A brief history of Jazz/Jazz Improvisation
- Some basic music theory (a quick review for most students)
- Jazz Theory 101
- Jazz Expressions (harmonic, rhythmic...)
- Let's Play!
- Small Group Concepts (also applies directly to playing with a big band)
- Let's Play Again!
- A sneek peek into Advanced Jazz Improvisation 201
- Introduction to upcoming Master Classes
How to Sign Up:
- Click the following link to print a sign-up sheet: Master Class Sign Up Sheet
- Print the form and fill out. Be sure to clearly mark which class you are taking.
- Put in mail with payment to: The Tuning Note, 120 Elkins Circle, Folsom, CA 95630. Deadline is Thursday, December 11, 2008.
I'm very excited to offer these master classes and look forward to meeting you! I will be posting more master classes soon.
Should you have any questions, please e-mail me at masterclasses@thetuningnote.com.
Thank you and welcome to The Tuning Note!
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