January 04 - March 28, 2024
Jazz Theory (Thursday) - Winter Term
Music Center of the Northwest • 901 North 96th Street Seattle, WA 98103 Organized by Music Center of the Northwest
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Description
We're sorry, but this class is over. The last meeting was Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Thursdays @ 8:00 pm • January 4th - March 28th
(no class February 22nd)
Tuition: $99
You must be enrolled in a Jazz Combo class to enroll in Jazz Theory. Please register for the same day of Jazz Combo and Theory.
For returning students. These theory classes are devoted to the study of specifically chosen jazz tunes, focusing on: 1) Roman numeral analysis of chord progressions; 2) chord tones; 3) guide tones; 4) chord-scale pairs; and 5) building melodic etudes to improve jazz soloing skills. General topics of jazz theory are also addressed, including: scales and modes; chord construction; interpreting chord symbols; intervals; jazz composition; jazz rhythms; building a melodic vocabulary; "inside" versus "outside" playing; and using jazz theory to build & strengthen your improvisation practice regimen.
Music theory questions and improvising strategies are discussed in Theory and applied in Combo performance.
In the Jazz Theory classes, music theory is discussed from a jazz perspective, with an emphasis on understanding modes, chord progressions, and improvising melodies. Students are encouraged to study transcribed solos by acknowledged jazz masters, as well as creating their own transcriptions. Extensive class notes are provided for study and discussion.
New student enrollment is subject to instructor approval; contact David Shere to inquire.
Required skill rudiments are as follows:
- Must be able to reasonably sight-read a lead sheet
- Must be able to play major scales in all (12) keys
- Must be able to play the chromatic scale
*no other discounts may be applied
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Location
901 N 96th St., Seattle, WA 98103
Faculty
David Matthew Shere
Age and Gender
Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed