Jazz Instrument Practice Packs

The Leeds Conservatoire Jazz faculty have developed a range of instrument specific Jazz resources to help you prepare for conservatoire study.

These are not compulsory but are designed to help you practice and prepare for the course. There are instrument-specific things to work on, as well as advice on chord progressions and transcription, which will form a large part of your learning throughout your degree.

Click the buttons below to explore each pack for your specialism and get a taste of what our BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) course can offer you during your study at Leeds Conservatoire.

If you have any questions about the resources or the Jazz course in general at Leeds Conservatoire please feel free to contact us.


Double Bass & Electric Bass

Fundamental techniques and tips for Jazz electric and double bassists.

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Drums

Fundamental techniques and tips for Jazz drummers.

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Guitar

Fundamental techniques and tips for Jazz guitarists.

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Piano

Fundamental techniques and tips for Jazz pianists.

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Saxophone

Fundamental tips and techniques for Jazz saxophonists.

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Trombone

Fundamental tips and techniques for Jazz trombonists.

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Trumpet

Fundamental tips and techniques for Jazz trumpeters.

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Voice

Fundamental tips and techniques for Jazz vocalists.

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Chord Progressions

How to learn chord progressions and why it’s important.

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Theory

Theory practices to help equip you with the necessary tools for the course.

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Transcription

Transcription: Why it’s important and how to do it.

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