Jazz Theory (Wednesday) - Spring Term
Group Classes2024-2025 - Spring Term 2024-25|#9688
Apr 2, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
16 yrs +, Mixed
New Perspectives Classes
Activity location901 N 96th St., Seattle, WA 98103
Description
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm • April 2nd - June 18th
(no class April 16th)
Tuition: $99
You must be enrolled in a Jazz Combo class to enroll in Jazz Theory.
For returning students. These theory classes are devoted to the study of specific jazz tunes, focusing on: 1) Roman numeral analysis; 2) chord tones; 3) guide tones; 4) chord-scale pairs; and 5) building melodic etudes to improve jazz soloing skills. General topics are also addressed, including: scales and modes; chord construction; interpreting chord symbols; intervals; jazz composition; jazz rhythms; building a melodic vocabulary, solo transcription, solo composition, lead-sheet composing and arrangement; "inside" versus "outside" playing; and using theory to build & strengthen your improvisation practice regimen.
Theory questions and improvising strategies are discussed in Theory and applied in Combo performance.
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
Activity meeting dates
Apr 2, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
Wed7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Faculty
David Matthew Shere
Unlimited openings
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