Jazz History and Appreciation

Jazz History and Appreciation (open to musicians and non-musicians)
– with Ron Horton

The “Jazz History and Appreciation” introductory courses provide an overview of jazz; its history, and the ways it has influenced the American ‘story.’ We actively engage students in analyzing the social and cultural settings that contributed the evolution of jazz. We take a close look at how jazz artists emerged out of the fabric of the realities of their socio-economic status and how they reinforced freedom of expression and the power of interaction through improvisation and collaboration.

This workshop also emphasizes the basic elements of music and how to listen to Jazz. These fun and exploratory sessions sharpen listening skills, and will enhance personal understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of jazz among students.

Topics include:
– Jazz History from 1900 – 1960
– Jazz History from 1960 – present time
– Vocal Jazz History
– The Giants in Jazz
– The Big Band tradition
– Contemporary Jazz, connected to the world
– Jazz and other art forms (painting, dance, writing etc); how they interact
– A focus on how the development and evolution of jazz is a reflection of the American culture
– Guided listening sessions
– Basic elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm and form
– An examination of the relationship between jazz and other musical and non-musical art forms in the context of American history

LIVE STREAMING: INTERACTIVE and DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS

US EST
When: TUESDAYS 7 pm EST (1.5 hours)
Fee: $172.50 per 4 sessions
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EU
Central European Standard Time: 6pm
Greenwich Mean Time: 5pm (UK)
Eastern European Standard Time: 7pm
Moscow Standard Time: 8pm
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ASIA
Japan standard time: 1am
China standard time: 12am
Singapore standard time: 12am
India standard time: 9:30pm
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This is an interactive experience:
– You will receive materials in the form of pdf’s, mp3’s, you-tube links etc.
– This includes weekly assignments in balance with your level and the theme of the workshop.
Live streaming offers many benefits. It is an enriching positive communal learning experience. Our faculty is top notch and experienced in the flow of online learning.

Tech:
We use Zoom as our streaming program which is free for students to download, shared google docs and email for pdf transfers, shared screen/computer audio for youtube links, irealpro (optional) and mp3’s. Are you not sure if your equipment setup is sufficient? Let us help you to ensure that you will be ready to participate.

For new students, if you are not sure and would like to try it out a session, ask for our trial class option ($20).

GENERAL TESTIMONIALS ON THE ONLINE EXPERIENCE

“All of my concerns about having class online were laid to rest once the zoom session with Marc Mommaas started up. All four of us in class could see and hear each other well. Marc provided numerous charts on-screen for us to work with, and we had a metronome and an on-screen backing/practice track that was both visible and easy to hear for extra support. It was as close to having an in-person class as I could imagine. “ – Matt Craddock

“I just had my first video lesson with NYJW on mixed meters. It was the highlight of my week. While I’ve been occupied with how to stock up on supplies and worried dearly about my loved ones, I was able to take an hour and engage with my love of music, engage with an outstanding and passionate teacher, and meet a great musician in Japan. I’m learning, engaged remotely with my community, and – in a very real sense – expanding my world. I cannot recommend virtual music lessons enough. Marc was able to hear my playing clearly and critique my articulation/time. I was introduced to new ideas and given grounding for this new phase in life. Most importantly, the audio and video quality was good. The latency was low enough that I was able to play along with Marc during the example exercises and follow him. For me this was critical in being able to bridge the gap and bring the lesson to life. I strongly encourage anyone to try it out!!” – John Dalto

“I did not realize how much fun it could be to join the online program at the NYJW. My classmate where all online with the instruments and the instructor had charts, a metronome and backing tracks on hand. I learned a lot in just one session!” – MC

“A lesson via zoom was seamless! I was surprised how easy it was to share the material online, play along together w iReal Pro as an ensemble. I walked away with plenty of material to work on – this is a really worthwhile experience” – James Kibbe

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