Type of Session: Clinic or lecture with demonstration
Grade Level: Middle School, High School.
Session Description:
Jazz needn’t be mysterious or intimidating. Like all other musical skills, improvisation must be taught, assimilated, and practiced. Attendees will gather helpful materials and methods for successfully leading a young jazz combo. Specific topics will include repertoire selection criteria, rehearsal routines, and improvisational games, methods & exercises for elevating musicianship, technique and theoretical grasp. Feel free to bring your instruments.
Equipment Needs: an electronic piano would be helpful for demonstration purposes.
Power Point Presentation: Improv Strategies