What you will learn in Jazz Improvisation Course
- Fundamental jazz improvisation concepts
- Scale/chord relationship mastery
- Bebop language and phrasing
- Transcription analysis techniques
- Rhythmic displacement strategies
- Solo development frameworks
- Ear training for improvisation
Program Overview
Improvisation Foundations
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Covers chord-scale theory, guide tones, and basic jazz vocabulary.
- Includes ii-V-I progression exercises in all keys.
Bebop Language
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Focuses on chromatic approaches, enclosures, and classic bebop licks.
- Features Charlie Parker solo analyses.
Rhythmic Development
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Teaches syncopation, swing feel refinement, and metric modulation.
- Includes play-along tracks with different tempo feels.
Advanced Concepts
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Examines modal interchange, outside playing, and free improvisation.
- Features modern jazz artist case studies.
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Job Outlook
- Professional value: Essential for jazz musicians
- Salary potential: 100500 per gig for skilled improvisers
- Industry demand: Core skill for session work
- Certification benefit: Berklee alumni network access
Specification: Jazz Improvisation
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