Jazz Piano course London: City Lit

Jazz piano 1

If you have pop piano training or equivalent keyboard harmony skill, you can tackle the easier end of the jazz piano repertoire in these sessions. The focus is on jazz voicing, interpretation of a lead sheet and good timing.

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Key course information

Dates
16/02/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
15 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £158
Senior fee: £158
Concession: £50

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ME624*

Availability
Contact department

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Prepare to play basic standards that involve harmonic/melodic/rhythmic issues, i.e. standards that are generally 12 / 16 bars long (including 12 bar blues) and which involve regular II/V/I progressions. You will study fundamentals of jazz style.

What topics will we cover?

Each lesson includes preparatory work, practising to backing which uses common harmonic progressions and we study and play a chosen standard tune every week or so. Approaches to improvisation over standard tunes.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Demonstrate an understanding of how to practise
- Play jazz voicings and appropriate rhythms
- Memorise standard tunes
- Understand concepts of building intros, accompanying, following a lead sheet, using harmonic understanding to improve your delivery of a song.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should have good piano playing skills (min Grade 5), an interest in jazz piano and experience of listening to a variety of jazz recordings. Experience of studying harmony will be of advantage. The Pop piano courses are the ideal preparation for this course. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be at a digital piano, the class will play together and there will be tutorial input with appropriate individual help / advice and practising to rhythm section backing tapes. Lead sheets will be provided, but there will also be examples to write and/or copy.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Please bring manuscript paper, pencil, eraser and a machine to record class if you wish.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Continuous informal verbal feedback from tutor and peers as you present examples in class.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can progress onto Jazz piano 2.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
16/02/12 to 28/06/12	Thu	18:00 - 19:30	15 weeks	£158	£158	£50	ME624	Full	» Select
24/09/11 to 11/02/12	Sat	14:00 - 15:30	16 weeks	£153	£96	£50	ME623	Contact department	» Select

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