Open to all instrumentalists. This course is a 2-week exploration of Jazz theory and harmony for improvisation. Students will learn about intervals, chord structure, basic chord progressions, chord and scale relationship, practical application of scales including the blues and modes of the major and minor scales. Students will acquire exercises to incorporate into a daily practice routine that will assist in the development of improvisation while also finding one's own unique voice.
Prerequisites: Must have a minimum of 3 years playing experience. Must read music.The course is taught by two of the Bay Area's highly acclaimed Jazz musicians and educators, guitarist Terrence Brewer and trumpeter Christopher Clark.
Week 1, June 14-18: Terrence Brewer
Week 2, June 25-29: Christopher Clark
06/14/2021, 06/15/2021, 06/16/2021, 06/17/2021, 06/18/2021, 06/21/2021, 06/22/2021, 06/23/2021, 06/24/2021, 06/25/2021
Participants must be 13 years to 18 years old when the program starts.
Minimum: 7
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 04/01/2021 and ends on 06/07/2021.
Please contact Oakland Public Conservatory of Music if you have any questions.