by Jerry Tolson | Oct 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Instructor: Jerry Tolson Course Description: In this course the evolution of jazz music will be traced from its origins through the present. The course will explore the development of the various stylistic trends that characterize jazz. Socio-economic factors and...
by Bob Sinicrope | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pathways towards Greatness – Improvisation for All This series now being used in 49 countries Each Class meeting of this course will have 3 different components. 1. Approach learning, ingraining, and integrating improvisation approaches from a chord tone perspective....
by Pat Harbison | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Practical Practicing for Jazz Musicians LIVE SESSIONS Every Wednesday starting October 27th, 2021 Oct. 27 – Dec. 15, 2021 Wednesday’s: 5:00pm – 6:30pm ET Note, the US goes on Daylight Savings Time on November 7, which may impact international...
by Gabe Evens | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Piano LIVE SESSIONS Every Tuesday starting July 6th July 6 – August 24 Tuesdays: 7:00pm – 8:30pm EDT Instructor: Gabe Evens Type of Class: Live Zoom meetings with comments and discussion. All classes will be recorded and...
by Pat Harbison | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Teacher: Pat Harbison With this one I will go through one commonly played tune in each session. We will look at form, key scheme, etc. and at the harmony. We will discuss possible and common variations, alterations, and substitutions. We will consider which scale...
by Pat Harbison | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Teacher Pat Harbison uses imitation, humor, and encouragement to help you play and analyze the vocabulary that makes up the language of jazz improvisation. Much of jazz pedagogy focuses on the application of jazz theory and memorization of patterns and sequences in...
by Pat Harbison | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Teacher: Pat Harbison Carmine Caruso was a famous and legendarily effective New York based music teacher in the 20th century. His pedagogy is frequently misunderstood and misapplied. Harbison studied with Caruso in his New York City studio for three years in the late...
by Pat Harbison | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Teachers: Pat Harbison and Meghan Pund Many people are excellent musicians when reading music or interpreting written compositions but are befuddled or terrified by the idea of improvisation.This will be an class (and maybe a self help group) for skilled music readers...
by Javier Pérez Sandoval and Carrera Quinta Ensemble | Apr 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Colombian Jazz and Beyond Course description: Colombian traditional music has several styles, and nowadays it has become one of the most exciting styles in the world. Learning about it would expand your musical horizons. The course is tailored to rhythm section...
by David Friesen | Feb 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Start these lectures anytime! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Lecture 1 discussing topics: Introduction The importance of developing a personal relationship with Christ The lecture #1 contains my personal reasons for playing music, the...
by David Friesen | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Start these lectures anytime! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions: cpm@davidfriesen.net My new lecture series Beyond the Note…Jazz Music Essentials, is based on my experience over the past 60 years, performing in concerts and recording...
by Pat Harbison | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Live Sessions Begin: Wednesday, February 10th at 5:00pm EST Applications and Variations This course will cover the various bebop scales, their application to a variety of chord progressions, practice methods for mastery, and ways to achieve virtually endless...
by Samir Kambarov | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recorded Weekly Sessions Begin: Monday, February 15th Start this session anytime after February 15th! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Bonus Live sessions will be scheduled throughout for all those enrolled This course is designed for...
by David Becker | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recorded Weekly Sessions Begin: Monday, February 15th Start this session anytime after January 18th! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Harmonic and Melodic Shapes and Colors for Improvising and Composing For All Instruments. This course...
by Pat Harbison | Dec 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Live Sessions Begin: Wednesday, February 10th at 8:00pm EST This course will study the melodies of classic bebop tunes (melody, harmony, rhythm, etc) & melodic and rhythmic development in the improvising of classic “boppers.” An approach to applying tune...
by You too can play Brazilian Music | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recorded Weekly Sessions Begin: Monday, February 15th Start this session anytime after January 18th! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Bonus Live sessions will be scheduled throughout for all those enrolled Type of Class: 8...
by Hamilton Pinheiro Quartet | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recorded Weekly Sessions Begin: Monday, February 15th Start this session anytime after February 15th! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Bonus Live sessions will be scheduled throughout for all those enrolled Type of Class: All classes...
by You too can play Brazilian Music | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
REGISTRATION OPENING FEBRUARY Type of Class: Live Zoom meetings with comments and discussion. All classes will be recorded and archived for those who could not participate live and for those wishing to review. Target Audience: Open to all drummers and percussionists....
by Pedrinho Augusto | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The course is now rolling! Join now at a special price: From 150 to 90 USD Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Pedrinho Augusto Played and/or recorded with artists like Gilberto Gil, Dominguinhos, Jovino Santos Neto, Michael Pipoquinha and...
by Barry Johnson | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recorded Weekly Sessions Begin: Monday, February 15th Start this session anytime after February 15th! Learn at your own pace Review Videos and Materials Ask Questions Description: The course will survey the use and interaction of Zoom, Audacity, Garage Band, Finale,...
