Beginner's Combo
This course is a gentle introduction for any type of musician, beginner to advanced, who has yet to learn the profound language of jazz. We understand that a lot of mistakes are always made when undertaking something new and we support those initial efforts with an overall ambiance of fun and acceptance. Very simple tunes are played in a small group. This is a great course to stick your proverbial big toe in the jazz pond to see how it feels to you. The class ends with the class playing a short afternoon concert.
You will:
- Improvise your own jazz solo
- Learn to properly play major, minor scales and modes
- Learn to play basic 7th chords
- Play a short afternoon concert with your combo
- Learn 3 simple jazz tunes
- Listen to recordings of yourself playing to critique
- Meet other musicians and be a part of the Chicago jazz community
Enrollment is now open so don't hesitate to contact us right away!
Need an instrument? We have you covered! Mention you need a rental on the registration form.
Bloom Advanced Jazz Combo
Now that you have a good handful of tunes under your belt and you can solo over some chord changes, it's time to turn up the heat so you can truely express yourself through music without letting your mind get in the way. Jazz Combo will raise the bar for your playing in order for you to rise to the next level.
You will:
- Solo over multiple choruses with something to say
- Solo through more difficult changes
- Learn how to use dynamics, rhythmic variety, and motivic development to create dramatically improved solos
- Help arrange a set of music to be played live with your combo
- Develop relationships with other jazz musicians
- Work on music theory and ear training
Enrollment is now open so don't hesitate to contact us right away!
Amount: $750)
Need an instrument? We have you covered! Mention you need a rental on the registration form.
Still need time to polish up before entering a combo? We offer top level Private Instruction
