Print Guitar Intermediate / Advanced
C00229
Are you comfortable playing jazz standards and eager to elevate your jazz guitar skills? This course is designed for you! You'll explore all aspects of jazz guitar playing in a supportive yet challenging environment. Perfect for those ready to develop their skills at a more advanced level, this course is run at the Richmond Jazz School in London. You'll gain confidence and expand your musical horizons.
Course Content
This course covers:
Studying important jazz guitar players, performances and styles
Applying advanced music theory to develop ideas for improvisation
Accompaniment skills, chord inversions, voicings and progressions
Rhythmic skills and their application
Developing a personal repertoire and a constructive practice routine
Transcribing from recordings and developing aural skills
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Experience playing jazz guitar in an ensemble or group.
Comfort with the technical aspects of your instrument.
Understanding of the practical use and application of jazz theory.
Level 1 literacy is an advantage.
First Class Requirements
Notebook, pencil and music stand if you own one.
Attendance Requirements
Attendance throughout the course will help you gain maximum benefit from the course.
Assessment Methods
There is no formal assessment, but you'll be able to identify individual goals and reflect on your development. Your tutor will assess your learning and progress through the practical nature of the classes. You may wish to progress to further practical jazz courses at Richmond Jazz School. See the website for more information on these courses.
Further Study Options
You may wish to progress to further practical jazz courses at RACC.
Additional Information
There may be opportunities for class members to perform at one of the Student Concerts that takes place on the evening of the final class of each half-term.
