Aural Analysis
Aural skills are important to analysis when studying Jazz, this class focuses on being able to hear all parts of Read More
Theory and Composition Courses
Dive Into Composition
Whether you’re new to composition or a seasoned composer looking for new approaches, this class is for you! We will Read More
How to Reharmonize a Tune
In this class, we will look at creative ways to reharmonize standard tunes in a musical, complimentary way. The goal Read More
Introduction to Rhythmic Notation
Have you ever wanted to write out a tune, but had no idea how to write the note names and Read More
Making Old Standards New Again
In this class, we’ll arrange jazz standards, changing identifying features of the tunes such as time signatures & key signatures. Read More
Jazz Theory 2
A continuation of Jazz Theory 1. Emphasis on chord substitutions, hearing and reading basic rhythm patterns, song analyzation including form, Read More
Big Band Composition
Welcome to my class on Big Band Composition! You may be wondering, why big band? Writing for big band prepares Read More
Interpreting a Lead Sheet: the ii-V-I
This class focuses on chord vocabulary, changing key centers and their significance to the tune. Suitable for keyboardists, instrumentalists and Read More
Arranging for Guitar
A class for the intermediate to advanced guitarist that will focus on using the different elements of the guitar (chords, Read More
Ear Training 3
A continuation of Ear Training 2. Emphasis on upper structure chords, alterations, dictation and transcription.
Beginning Arranging 2
Intermediate Arranging
Sightreading & Stylizing Arrangements for the Advanced Instrumentalist
Advanced Ear Training
In this class, students will focus on upper extensions and alterations of all chord types. Students will also identify common Read More
Jazz Theory 1
This class begins with fundamentals of theory: key signatures, major and minor scales, and their importance in understanding jazz harmony. Read More
Harmonic Analysis and Substitutions
Why do interpretations of a song by jazz masters often sound more interesting than what’s on the sheet music? In Read More
Basic Music Notation
An introduction to the written side of music, this class will help students make their charts look clean, professional, and Read More
Music Notation: The Art of the Rhythm Chart
This course focuses on the creation of rhythm section parts, starting with basic chord charts, master rhythm charts, and fully Read More
Beginning Arranging
An introductory class to arranging for a small group, this class begins with simple lead sheets and trio arrangements, and Read More
Beginning Sightreading
Students will learn how to sight read charts, single line melodies and 4-voice harmony parts. This core class is important Read More
Lyric Writing
This class examines lyrics of famous composers, including Broadway, Hollywood and jazz writers, and also examines how Western Literature and Read More
Original Jazz Composition
In this class, the focus is on original student compositions as students learn how to write in standard jazz forms, Read More
Chart Writing
This class will cover basic theory and notation and apply these to writing simple chord charts.
Ear Training 1
This course will discuss basic intervals and how melody lines are constructed, triad (major, minor, diminished and augmented), 4 note Read More
Ear Training 2
A continuation of Ear Training 1, this class will give students a better understanding of chord extensions and their inversions. Read More