#1: Introduction to Chords and Harmony: The study of songs and how chords are put together to
\nbuild interesting harmony. By the end of the 4 lessons, students will have gained an understanding of
\ncomplex harmony and chord progressions.<\/p>\n
Tuesday Evenings: 6:30 \u2013 7:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
Classes start on January 8th to 29th, 2013<\/p>\n
Cost: $80.00 per person<\/p>\n
More Details: We will begin by learning the harmonized scale and how it works and continue by the
\nstudy of the harmonic structure of songs. We will end by creating your own advanced chord
\nprogression.<\/p>\n
All materials will be posted on line, including mp3 files and pdf files.<\/p>\n
#2: Level 1 Chart Writing: Learning to Chart your music and prepare it for other musicians to
\nperform. By the end of 4 lessons students will be able to create basic charts that are easy to read and
\nunderstand for other musicians.<\/p>\n
Tuesday Evenings: 8:00 \u2013 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n
Classes start on January 8th \u2013 29th, 2013<\/p>\n
Cost: $80.00 per person<\/p>\n
More Details: You will learn to write clean, easy to understand charts for you songs. We will also
\nlearn how to transpose charts so your songs are ready for sax, trumpet and other instruments.<\/p>\n
#3: Study of the Improvised Line: This will be a look at the creation of the improvised line. Learning
\nhow the masters did it \u2013 to help you understand how you can do it too.<\/p>\n
Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Classes start on January 9th \u2013 30th<\/p>\n
Cost: $80.00 per person<\/p>\n
More Details: We will be looking at some of the great improvised solos in history and analyzing them
\ntogether (along with the chords). The study and understanding of these solos help you see what kind
\nof options are available to you when you are soloing yourself. Students will also be putting this
\ntheory to work on their instruments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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