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Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation

Online Course


Improvisation in music is the spontaneous expression of meaningful musical ideas—it is analogous to conversation in language.  Interestingly, we are born improvisors, as evidenced by our behaviour in early childhood and is clearly demonstrated in children’s play.  Improvisation enable musicians to express themselves from an internal source and is central to developing musicianship in all aspects of music.
 
This course will introduce practical, hands-on techniques to enhance your musicianship, develop improvisation skills, and learn how to include improvisation as an integral part of your music.

Benefits of Music Improvisation
  • Reinforces listening - you learn how to listen to music differently
  • Helps you recognize patterns and scales
  • Trains your ears in mutliple ways (rhythm, tonally, phrasing)
  • Teaches you to "think" ahead
  • Teaches you how to make quick decisions
  • Allows for Self-Expression
  • Boosts Creativity (one of the highest forms of creativity in music)
  • It is fun and motivating
Life Skills Developed through Improvisation, improves and promotes:
  • communication
  • decision making
  • working as a team
  • social interaction
  • confidence
  • active listening
  • physical awareness
  • helping with anxiety

Course Dates: 
   Sept. 15 - Dec. 8, 2020
   Jan. 5 - Feb. 9, 2021
   Feb. 23 - March 30, 2021
   April.13 - May 11, 2021

Time: *Wednesday evenings - 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
          *Thursday Evenings - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
*Please note these are the same class, you come to one or the other, but do not need to attend both.


Tuition
:  $300 for the course (one time payment) 
     Please note there are no refunds for missed classes, but assignments will be posted so students can stay on track.
     
A minimum of 6 students required to hold the class.
Number of lessons: 30 lessons.
Location: This course will be taught online.  This will allow each student to be at their piano so they can immediately apply what they are learning in the course. 

Course Material:
Students will need access to internet connection and either a computer, laptop, mobile phone, or tablet ,in which they can attend the class.  Earbuds/headphones are highly recommended.  We'll either use ZOOM as our platform, or some such platform (there are new platforms coming out that allow us to play in real time).

Students will need access to the internet throughout the week to access the online recordings and assignments on the Course Webpage.   

Books, handouts, worksheets, and supplies will be provided through the course website.  

To register for this course, click here. 

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