For experienced jazz players (of any suitable instrument) who wish to develop their jazz improvisation skills to an advanced level.
Courses
Jazz Workshop 2B
When & Where
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6 January 2025 - 24 March 2025 ( 20 hours, 10 weeks )
- Evening, Monday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Paul Westwood
- Course Code W24JPMB08B
- 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
£175
Concession fee
£130
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 pen or pencil.
What you can do next
Jazz Workshop 2C (Term 3). Students may wish to continue this course for a further year to develop their ability, or might 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.
