Jazz Courses and Certifications

Jazz Improvisation

5 reviews

Explore jazz improvisation with renowned musician Gary Burton. Learn mental, melodic, and harmonic processes to create spontaneous solos. Master essential skills and develop your musical storytelling abilities.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Composing for Jazz Orchestra

Explore jazz orchestra composition from 1920s to present, studying influential works and styles. Develop skills through workshops and performances with MIT ensembles.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Jazz History

Explore the origins, styles, and evolution of Jazz in the US, focusing on key performers, composers, and current trends.

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 14th Oct, 2024
• Paid Course

History of Jazz

Explore jazz's evolution from African-American roots to modern eclectic styles, examining its sociological impact and diverse developmental periods across metropolitan areas.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 12th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

History of Jazz

Explore jazz's evolution through key composers, musicians, and stylistic developments in this comprehensive 15-week journey.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Jazz Piano: 3 Basics of Improvisation

9 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to play jazz piano. Discover how to add another note to your left-handed voicings and tackle the 2-5-1 progression—one of the most important progressions in jazz.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Complete Jazz Theory Course - Jazz Chords/Scales and more

Comprehensive exploration of jazz theory, covering chords, scales, harmonies, and improvisation techniques for musicians seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in jazz.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Herbie Hancock Teaches Jazz

Join Herbie at the piano as he shares his approach to improvisation, composition, and harmony. Gain access to 10+ original piano transcriptions, including 5 exclusive solo performances.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Building Blocks of Jazz

Jazz is all about clean lines, traveling through your movement and exuding confidence in your performance. Nick is here to teach you these fundamentals...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

The Aspen Institute

Robot Jazz - The Next Frontier in Music?

Explore the intersection of AI and music with Shimon, a robot musician, and its human band. Discover the implications of machine creativity and human-AI collaboration in redefining musical innovation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Jazz - A Universal Language

Explore jazz as a universal language with saxophonist David Lown, unraveling its connection to the human soul and its power to transcend cultural boundaries through improvisation and emotional expression.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Once Upon a Time...

Explore the intersection of ethics and jazz through storytelling, examining how narratives shape musical expression and cultural understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Buddhism and Creativity

Explore the intersection of Buddhism, creativity, and jazz ethics in this thought-provoking discussion on artistic expression and spiritual philosophy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Innovation and New Technologies

Explore the intersection of jazz, ethics, innovation, and new technologies in this thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of music and creativity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Cultural Diplomacy and the Voice of Freedom

Explore jazz's role in cultural diplomacy and its impact on freedom of expression. Delve into the intersection of music, politics, and social change through this thought-provoking discussion.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video