Jazz Improvisation for Beginners
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About Jazz Improvisation for Beginners
Step into the innovative and revolutionary world of jazz improvisation with passionate and knowledgeable jazz player, Chris Pyne.
What is the course about?
If you’re ready to close your eyes and let the music take over, this jazz improvisation course is for you. Chris Pyne’s accessible beginners and improvers course will take you on a gentle yet bold journey into one of the 20th century’s most loved musical forms.
As an experienced jazz saxophonist and teacher, Chris breaks down this form in his approachable and practical manner, helping you to start your journey into jazz improvisation alongside fellow beginners, who are all ready to start exploring this dynamic world.
What will you learn?
During this course you will focus on general music harmony, jazz theory, melodic composition, and tackle playing an improvised jazz solo in several different styles.
How will the course be taught?
Working in a group but with space for individual learning, you will start by playing a few easy jazz arrangements (all notated to begin with) before you take your first steps into the world of jazz improvisation! Your tutor, Chris, will be with you every step of the way and has a rock solid, nuts and bolts approach to this exciting new world. Before you know it, you will be improvising in a totally authentic way and understanding how to approach various different styles of jazz.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for players who are working at the Improver and Confident levels. Please see our Ability Levels Explained for further information.
This course is primarily for players who have always wondered if it were possible to learn jazz but just feel that the whole thing is too daunting. No prior knowledge of jazz is required but a playing ability of around Grade 4 or 5 minimum is required to take on the course.
Will music be provided and do you need to prepare or bring anything?
Music will not be available in advance, but will be provided by your tutor, Chris, on the course. All you need to bring is your instrument.
Course Tutors
The tutor, Chris Pyne, was excellent and far exceeded my expectations. I left the course with a good introduction to jazz and lots of ideas for practicing key skills. Marvellous!
