"Be Like Bird" Fundamentals of Jazz Saxophone Class 2024

An intuitive approach for Jazz Saxophone.

-Ear Training

-Call and Response

-Jazz Rhythms

-Foundational Scales

-Intro to Triads and Chords

-Beginning Jazz/Blues Language

-Historical Lessons involving Charlie "Bird" Parker

Classes meet 2x per week July 8-Aug 9

students will perform recital on Aug 9th

students may participate in additional classes 10am-12:30 July 31-Aug 2nd

Available Sessions:

Monday & Wednesday

10am - Level 0-1 (beginners and those with 1 year of experience

11am- Level 1-2 ( intermediate level 1-2 years experience)

Tuesday & Thursday

5:30 - Level 2-3+ (advanced 2 year students and those with 3 or more years experience)

*Audition may be required for placement

Registration fee includes T-shirt and Book

Students will learn songs by ear and via sheet music, and learn various skills to perform and solo in a jazz style. There will be many different classes throughout the day to accommodate different learning styles and to keep students engaged. No previous Jazz experience necessary.

**We will follow the recommendation of state and federal authorities as to whether masks and bell covers will be required.

***Scholarships may be available on a need-basis. Please check back for scholarship application information

Host or Publisher Imagine Jazz: Spokane Jazz Connection