Rock History

• TRUMPET
• DOUBLEBASS
• SAXOPHONE
• DRUMS
• GUITAR / ELECTRIC GUITAR
• PIANO/KEYBOARDS
• VOICE

All courses are designed at three different levels:

1. Beginner: From the first lesson, students are taught the basics of music reading and writing, and the performance of simple compositions and improvisatory techniques.
2. Intermediate: Students refine their technical and musical competence studying more complex styles. Performances are analyzed from harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic points of view.
3. Advanced: Repertoire analysis and interpretative studies, including more developed techniques of improvisation.

It is important that Jazz students develop the ability to play in ensembles.
This course focuses on performance in small and large ensembles, concentrating on reading scores and especially in improvisational techniques.

In this course students will cover the history of jazz, starting from its origins to the present. We will focus on the musical and social issues of the time and how they influenced the development of the genre.
During lessons, students listen to audio recordings and explore both historical and aesthetic vocal and instrumental genres, as well as the impact of the great artists.
When possible, students will attend relevant live performances.