Blues Piano

This course provides an introduction to playing traditional Blues piano. Learning blues licks, riffs, chords and bass lines from Kansas City Boogie Woogie, New Orleans Piano, Southern Gospel and Memphis Soul will give you what you need to make bluesy additions to your playing, song-writing and band arranging.

All learning is done by ear. Students are able to learn and progress at their own level. A less advanced player can form basic building blocks while learning to improvise and accompany with chords. An experienced jazz improviser or classical pianist can improve their soulfulness and groove by learning the rich vocabulary of Blues traditionalists.

Entry: open to anyone with intermediate keyboard skills

Course fee:
$400 per term, Terms 2 and 3 only

Course times:
Tues 12.00-2.00pm (Terms 2 & 3)

Jazz Piano 1

For those with some background in pop or classical piano, this course introduces the main components of jazz harmony and melody by introducing shell voicings, comping, improvisation, harmonisation and improvisation. A great way to understand the styles of Keith Jarrett, Oscar Petersen, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and more.

Entry:
By telephone interview with tutor. Pianists should be able to play all major scales (2 octaves), simple arpeggios and chords.

Course fee:
$400 per term, Terms 1-3; $250 Term 4
(+ $40 for Jazz Piano 1 & 2 workbook/CD payable to tutor at first class)

Course times:
Mon 6-8pm (Terms 1-4)

Jazz Piano 2

Continue to expand your jazz piano playing, working on extended chords, accompanying skills, harmonization and reading charts. You will develop the knowledge to improvise confidently over the chord patterns of a selected piece.

Entry: By prior enrolment in Jazz Piano 1 or by telephone interview with tutor.

Course fee:
$400 per term, Terms 1-3; $250 Term 4 (+ $40 for Jazz Piano 1 & 2 workbook/CD payable to tutor at first class)

Course times:
Tues 6-8pm (Terms 1-4)

Jazz Guitar

This course focuses on chord variations, voicings, interpretation of charts, rhythmic and melodic possibilities and standard repertoire.

Entry: open

Level: intermediate/advanced. Knowledge of all major scales required; some understanding of the modal system preferred.

Course fee: $400 per term (terms 1, 2 & 3); $250 term 4
Course times: Wed 6-8pm (terms 1-4)