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 26 minutes
• 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

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
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 27th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

History of Jazz

Explore the rich evolution of jazz from its roots to modern day, examining key artists, cultural impacts, and developing critical listening abilities through immersive study.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 7th Apr, 2025
• Paid Course

Introduction To Jazz

Explore the evolution of jazz through its major stylistic periods, from West African roots to modern expressions, while developing critical listening and analytical skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Jazz Appreciation

Explore the rich evolution of jazz from its African roots to modern styles, analyzing musical elements and historical influences that shaped this dynamic art form.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 27th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Jazz Appreciation

Develop aesthetic criteria for evaluating jazz performances and become an active listener through examination of various jazz styles and artists.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• 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

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