Jazz Theory & Improvisation 12 weeks ALL LEVELS, Instruments & Voice September 15, 2008

This unique and practical course is a comprehensive approach to mastering musical improvisation and composition for beginners to advanced. Start playing immediately.

Theory, ear training and practice routines are combined in a simple, fun and highly effective method. Classes go far beyond verbal information and involve extensive and ongoing musical training. This is a great opportunity for players and students of every level to build a solid technical foundation.

Instructor Jim Grantham, a professional saxophonist, bandleader, and music educator for over 30 years, has taught jazz classes at Berklee College of Music, San Francisco State and was Director of Jazz Studies at Cal State at Hayward. Jim began these popular classes in 1977 at the Keystone Korner jazz club in San Francisco.

The reference material for the course is the JAZZMASTER Cookbook, a combination theory textbook and unique practice method entitled the JAZZMASTER Workout. Play-along practice CDs are optionally available.
The entire course is divided into a series of five progressive classes (Beginning though Advanced). Each class meets three hours a week for 12 weeks. Classes include discussions, singing, ear training, melody writing, practice and performance techniques, tune analysis, improvisation, homework & projects.

* JAZZ THEORY I Modality and Tonality
Scales, Intervals, Chords, Diatonic modes, Chordscales, Voicings, Guide Tones, Functional Harmony, Progressions, Basic Melody, Blues

"This series of classes in jazz theory is unquestionably one of the most, if not the most, important courses in offering practical and comprehensive information for the contemporary musician."
"Stimulating, challenging and fun, a highlight of my week."
"The practice routine outlined in the back of the book is the most ingenious, practical, and worthwhile method of music learning I have ever encountered."
"Class structure is easy - teaching manner is open and receptive to individuals."

12-week course $350 Total or $40 payable each class.

Official Website: http://www.nightbirdmusic.com