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Jazz Improv 1

Please note as we are limited to online classes, our in class work is focused on listening, analysis and discussion.

Practice Jazz Improvisation over Blues and Jazz Standards.
Increase vocabulary of Major, Dorian, Blues and Dominant Scale Choices in all 12 keys. The II-V-! Chord Progression will be discussed at length. Play with and analyze Jazz Transcriptions from the masters Build your improv skills and then show off your chops in a final night performance. You should be familiar with basic jazz theory and able to read music.

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