Drumset Improvisation
This class covers the concepts and techniques needed to create “musical vehicles,” such as 4’s, 8’s, and full choruses. Students Read More
Classes for Instrumentalists Courses
The Essence of Brushwork
In this class, students will focus on the time-keeping patterns that drummers need to know, with an emphasis on sound Read More
Wes Montgomery Guitar Style
Wes Montgomery was one of the greatest and most influential jazz guitarists in history. This class will focus on Wes’s Read More
It’s About Time
For drummers and bassists, this class is designed to center the player’s time by focusing on the role of drums Read More
Introduction to Brazilian Guitar
In this 6-week study of Brazilian guitar and its function in Bossa-Nova and Samba, students will learn the authentic voicings, Read More
Solo Jazz Guitar
In this class, students will learn how to combine solo jazz guitar, melody, comping, and bass lines to make music Read More
Jazz Guitar Comping
Specifically geared for the beginning to intermediate guitarist, this class covers many comping concepts, including Drop 2, Drop 3, and Read More
Soul Jazz Ensemble
Study and perform compositions from artists such as Ramsey Lewis, Eddie Harris, Les McCann, Herbie Hancock & Stanley Turrentine. This Read More
Cuban Percussion
This 6-week class will focus on all the instruments of the Cuban rhythm section: conga, bongo, timbales, guiro, maracas, and Read More
How To Accompany A Soloist
A pianist or guitarist must be able to support the soloist, whether that soloist is a vocalist or another instrumentalist. Read More
Lee Morgan Ensemble
Study and perform the compositions and style of the Blue Note years of Lee Morgan. Students will explore tunes including Read More
The Art of the Duo
In this basic class on how to play as a duo, students will work together on creative arrangements and will Read More
Keyboard Basics
In this class, students study the keyboard, learning note names, intervals, chord structures, and musical notation in an easy to Read More
Beginning Jazz Improvisation
This class focuses on the study of chords, scales, modes, simple patterns, and harmonic structure. For all instruments.
Introduction to Ensemble Playing
This is a beginning ensemble open to all instrumentalists. Students will explore standard repertoire, focusing on the concepts of group Read More
Rhythm Section Grooves for Instrumentalists
An important class for rhythm section players, this course explains the different rhythmic grooves or styles that a instrumentalist should Read More
Intros and Endings
In this class, students will learn and play the most famous standard intros and endings for jazz tunes. Students will Read More
Jazz Drumset Essentials
This class will introduce the beginning jazz drummer to basic ride patterns, simple Latin patterns, comping, song forms, and brushwork.
Introduction to Jazz Guitar
This class is designed for beginning jazz guitarists, advanced beginners, and players versed in other styles who want to make Read More
Brazilian Percussion
Students in this class will learn the major styles of Brazilian music along with their associated instruments and techniques. Instruments Read More
Brazilian Music Ensemble
Study and perform classic Brazilian songs and styles, including Samba, Bossa Nova, Frevo, Maracatu and Baiao. For piano, guitar, bass, Read More
Standard Repertoire for Instrumentalists
This is a great class for players looking to start and develop their jazz repertoire by focusing on standards commonly Read More
Small Ensemble
This intermediate to advanced ensemble is open to all instrumentalists. Students will cover more advanced concepts of literature, including intros, Read More
Jazz Keyboard Voicings 1
This class provides a beginning look at 4 note chords and their inversions. It then moves to upper structures, such Read More
Cuban Music Ensemble – A 12-Week Course
A class offering the foundations of both contemporary and folkloric Cuban music styles, with historic perspectives. This is a hands-on Read More
Introduction to Solo Piano
Students will work on composing their own arrangements of standard repertoire and will learn how to execute them in a Read More
Get In The Pocket
This is an essential class for the intermediate to advanced vocalist or instrumentalist. With a drummer as the only accompanist, Read More