Jazz
Instructors: Chris Bakriges, Chaim Burstein, Tal Gamlieli
Jazz is a uniquely American art form that is treasured around the world. Jazz is spontaneous and fun; it expands the imagination and sharpens the mind. Jazz combines note reading and improvisation and promotes rhythmic
flexibility with an emphasis on the social aspects of music making.
CCM offers the study of private Jazz instruction on all instruments. Every student of Jazz needs to develop not only awareness and understanding
of jazz tradition, but a personal style within the tradition. This course of study is designed to develop improvisation skills which will lead to playing in an ensemble setting. Emphasis is placed upon basic improvisation, scale formations, chord formations and relationships, aural skills, hearing chord progressions, developing
melodies, motivic and rhythmic development, and playing on changes. CCM private students and outside students will be grouped in small ensembles according to experience and level.
Contact the CCM office for private instruction placement and ensemble opportunities.
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