Real Book Club

(Jazz improvisation)

Level: This is a course for those that have been playing a few years and want to learn how to improvise solos over jazz standards.

What is Real Book Club course?
This scheme is designed for the instrumentalists who want to learn how to improvise solos over jazz standards. We will begin with simple structures â€" such as the blues, over which you are able to improvise with one scale, moving through the more complex, longer structures â€" where more than one or two scales are required.

You should have:

• Your own instrument (drummers & keyboard players excepted)- and have a good facility on that instrument.
• A Real Book

Teaching and Learning
The course will enable you to learn the art of improvisation in a structured manner.

Assessment details
There are no assessments with this course, although should excellent progress be made the group might agree to be entered for one of the Associated Board's Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Ensemble exams.

Progression
Gigging in pubs and clubs, joining a jazz band/big band.

Dates
22 Sept, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb and 23 Feb

Notes

OE the weeks may be subject to change at very short notice†.

Extra costs : Real Book £20, pencil and possibly blank CD-Rs.

Related items
Adult Education General Information.