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A Cool Approach to Jazz: Jazz Theory 101

  • Beginner
  • 13 and older
  • $240
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  • 263 W 86th St, New York, NY
  • over 10 sessions

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  • $240
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  • 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
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What you'll learn in this music theory class:

Students will learn how to read and outline chord symbols on their instruments, with the aim of using these outlines in improvisation.

An 8-week course delving into the basics of jazz harmony and theory.  

This class will emphasize the importance of the major scale, and how it relates to chords, melodies, and progressions found in jazz. This course is cumulative, and will reference material being taught in other classes. Students will be required to complete quizzes and exams throughout the term.

Prerequisite: Students must have an intermediate ability on an instrument/voice, and be able to read a basic melody found on a lead sheet. Students must also have had a preliminary introduction to jazz and improvisation, and a strong desire to learn the intricacies of music theory.

Required Materials: Text: A Cool Approach to Jazz Theory by Erica von Kleist (offered at a discount through NYJA), manuscript paper, pencil, instrument. Students may also be required to obtain recordings for assignment purposes.

Refund Policy

WORKSHOP/CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations are never accepted over the phone.

  • If you cancel more than 31 business days before the first day of any semester, we will retain $30 of your tuition payment. You will receive a refund of any additional program tuition you have paid for that semester.
  • If you cancel 30 business days or less before the start of any semester, you will forfeit your entire program tuition for that semester. You will not get a refund. However, you may donate your spot as a scholarship to a financial need student.
  • There is no refund for no-shows or withdrawals after the class begins.
  • For transfers made 31 business days or more before the first day of a semester, students will be charged a transfer fee of $30.
  • No transfers are allowed less than 31 business days before the first day of a semester.
INTENSIVES CANCELLATION POLICY

The following cancellation policy applies to all Intensives programs. All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations are never accepted over the phone.

  • Cancellations received 61 business days or more before the first day of the first week of all Intensives will result in a tuition refund, less a 4.0% non-refundable deposit.
  • Cancellations less than 61 business days before the first day of the first week of the Intensives will result in no tuition refund.
  • No transfers are allowed less than 61 business days before the first day of the first week of the Intensives.
  • Transfer requests received 61 business days or more before the first day of the first week of the Intensives will be considered ($50 transfer fee applies).

We are not responsible for providing make-ups or issuing refunds, credits or transfers for days or entire workshops/courses/private lessons missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond the Academy’s control, including weather-related conditions (icy roads, etc.). Students will receive a tuition refund (minus a nominal 4% bank fee) only in the event that the Academy cancels the workshop, course, or private lesson.

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New York Jazz Academy

New York Jazz Academy, NYC’s fastest-growing music school, welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels to join us in the pursuit of excellence in jazz. With locations thriving in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, NYJA has built an extensive network of some of the best jazz musicians...

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