Aimed at the pianist who is a beginner to Jazz, this course offers students an introduction to jazz harmony, rhythm and improvisation. Over the course of 8 weeks students will further develop their technical ability, performance skills and music theory knowledge through playing classic jazz tunes.

The classes are held in our keyboard lab and the course embraces creativity and experimentation. As well as working through notated scores; students will be guided to explore their own interpretations of each tune, and collective performances and small informal ‘jam’ sessions will encourage students to share and co-create ideas.

Entry level: completion of Piano for Beginners level 4 (learning for approximately 1-2 years) or equivalent; students are expected to be familiar with the piano keyboard, have some experience playing notated piano music in the treble and bass clefs, and a basic understanding of the major scale and major and minor triads.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS CLASS

Renata gave us great insights and techniques

Renata was a wonderful tutor and made the classes a lot of fun while not being too intimidating.

I found the course content very stimulating

One learns a lot from Renata Arrivolo - being in contact with someone of Renata's calibre is a positive way forward in building an understanding of music relevant to jazz piano

Thank you Renata I have learnt so much from you!

Renata was very informative and gave very clear step by step instructions, an excellent teacher

I gained a lot and enjoyed the classes; I enjoyed the structure, and the material and valued the learning

Renata is a great tutor! Her warmth, musicianship and generosity made a good course extra good.