EVDIV 143 - Jazz Piano

Art Williford
These courses are designed to develop the skills and aesthetics required of jazz pianists. Students are placed into classes according to their ability and musical goals, ensuring an appropriately challenging curriculum for working music professionals and hobbyists of all levels. Beginning students learn to read chord symbols, create solo piano arrangements from a lead sheet, and “comp” in trio settings. Intermediate and advanced students complete transcription projects, refine their improvisational skills, and learn more complex chord voicings. Two sessions with a rhythm section comprising Juilliard Jazz musicians give all students an invaluable and enjoyable opportunity to practice what they have learned. This course is intended for proficient pianists who can read music (both treble and bass clef) and are familiar with musical fundamentals including major and minor scales, triads, key signatures, note values, etc. Students may join in either fall or spring; however, spring placements are contingent on midyear vacancies. Placement application required.

11 weeks

Tuesdays 5:15–7:15pm ET or 7:30–9:30pm ET

September 26–December 12

In Person Only

$1,375 per semester

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