Some playing experience is helpful. Useful for ALL styles of rock. Some playing experience is helpful. Then it's time to learn from the pros. Subjects like tension and release, dynamics, scale selection, chord arpeggios, phrasing, pedal tones, harmonized scales, theme development, chromatic tones, target notes and repeating figures will be discussed.
Styles range from Celtic and bluegrass to blues and jazz.
This course is designed to teach you the basics of improvisation, whether you sing, play guitar, piano or any other instrument. This course explores the harmonic structure of 12 bar blues progressions and standard song form. We will examine the connection between jazz harmony and improvisation techniques such as arpeggios, chord scales, guide tone lines and melodic embellishment. Arranging and composition techniques will be covered as well as jazz rhythms, notations and terminology. This class is designed to help you unlock your singing potential and expand your musical expression.