Brass Band Traditions: Then and Now
A performance driven class covering the historic and contemporary performance practice of a New Orleans Brass Band. Students will learn Read More
A performance driven class covering the historic and contemporary performance practice of a New Orleans Brass Band. Students will learn Read More
The “popular” Christmas song is a relatively modern invention – there were virtually none until 1941, when Irving Berlin opened Read More
This course will be an in-depth analysis of those that occupied the drummers throne in the legendary James Brown bands. Read More
feel very fortunate to have had the chance to play with Miles and get to know him on a personal Read More
Join us at this intimate, online, master class with world-renowned guitarist Peter Bernstein. Peter will discuss ‘Solo Guitar Concepts’. Bring Read More
1959 was considered one of the greatest and most important year for recorded jazz. We will explore some of the Read More
A solid technique combined with a sense of spirituality and community are required to become a master “Soul Communicator”. This Read More
Study the styles and work of six prominent jazz guitarists in the 1960s. Discuss the unique & beautiful styles of Read More
This course outlines the development of jazz-hip hop fusion, one of today’s most influential jazz subgenres. Beginning with the birth Read More
How has modern music progressed into what it is today? How did pop culture get from I Love Lucy to Read More
In this class for singers and instrumentalists, students will learn how to promote their music activities beyond just setting up Read More
In this class, students will view and discuss a variety of jazz performances from theatrical releases, soundies (juke box films), Read More
This class is a complete study of the music and life of Oscar Peterson, one of the greatest jazz pianists Read More
Duke Ellington was one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Through his orchestra, he gave us some Read More
Attention musicians, songwriters/composers, producers, artist managers, and student artists: Learn about copyright protection for your musical works, as well as Read More
Stan Getz was a true jazz icon of the tenor saxophone, but his life was as turbulent as his music Read More
This class is devoted to Bill Evans’s music, including his work as a sideman, trio leader, and solo pianist, with Read More
This class is devoted to styles of jazz drumming from big band to small ensemble. Students will learn how to Read More
Students will learn about the types of contracts musicians encounter and the disputes that commonly arise upon breach. The instructor Read More
This class covers the history, styles, and repertoire of some of the most famous jazz quintets in history, such as Read More
This course covers the life of John Coltrane and the innovations he introduced. Listening will include music from the different Read More
This class covers the styles of the great jazz pianists of our time, including Nat Cole, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Read More
Students will listen to and analyze different versions of the same tunes in order to understand the elements of different Read More
For the non-musician and musician alike, this class will cover the evolution of Big Bands from the smaller Duke Ellington Read More
This class covers the history, styles, and repertoire of some of the most famous jazz trios in history, including the Read More
In the 1950’s, the big band moved from the dance hall to the concert hall. Arrangements became more complex and Read More
This course covers the life of Miles Davis from his first professional job with Ernest Randle’s Ramblers in St. Louis Read More
This class explores the act of listening to jazz, including how to listen into the music, what to listen for, Read More