Jazz Language 1
You’ll develop fluency in jazz idioms through transcription, analysis, and composition. With lectures and workshops, you’ll explore the building blocks of jazz—from harmonic progression to rhythmic structure—while gaining historical and cultural context that informs your practice and creativity.
Jazz Language 2
You’ll build on your skills in jazz transcription, composition, and analysis. Exploring more complex rhythms and harmonies, you’ll deepen your understanding of jazz styles and refine your performance and writing. You’ll also explore how technology shapes contemporary jazz, preparing work that reflects both tradition and innovation.
Jazz Performance 1
You’ll strengthen your improvisational and performance skills through one-to-one lessons, ensemble sessions, and style-specific lectures. You’ll contribute original ideas to group work, refine ensemble communication, and develop your artistic confidence. This module nurtures your growth as both a soloist and ensemble performer.
Jazz Performance 2
You’ll deepen your improvisation, technique, and repertoire knowledge through advanced ensemble work and individual study. You’ll explore more challenging styles and refine your stage presence and musical interaction. This module helps you grow into a confident, expressive jazz performer.
History of Jazz and African Music
You’ll explore jazz’s early roots alongside African rhythmic traditions. Through lectures and workshops, you’ll trace the journey from spirituals to swing while analysing West African rhythmic systems like call-and-response and polyrhythm. You’ll compose hybrid works and understand how culture, resistance, and groove shaped jazz.
History of Jazz & Central/South American Music
You’ll continue tracing jazz’s development while diving into Latin American influences like Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms. You’ll examine how clave, syncopation, and melodic traditions shaped jazz, then integrate these techniques into your own compositions and performances.