Jazz Vocabulary

Group guitar class taught by Wayne Escoffery

75 minutes per week

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Let's learn the language!!! Learn how to use vocabulary (or musical phrases) and a variety of improvisational devices and techniques over common chords and chord progressions. Study concepts for improvisation and learn the essentials of the Jazz Language by putting ideas taken directly from the masters through 12 keys.

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Wayne Escoffery every week.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Wayne Escoffery

Teaching on Til since 2022

1 students · 1 lessons

Tenor & Soprano Saxophones. Member of The Mingus Big Band, The Tom Harrell Quintet, Black Art Jazz Collective. Mentored by Jackie McLean, Barry Harris, Ron Carter etc.

What you'll do

Play Common Chords and Chord Progressions using modes

Learn to play over common chords & chord progressions using basic knowledge of the Major Modes.

Play Common Chords and Chord Progressions using modes

Learn to play over common chords & chord progressions using basic knowledge of the Major Modes.

The Bebop Scale - Advanced Techniques

Learn the ins and outs of the Bebop scale(s) and the variety of places it can be used. Learn advanced techniques rarely discussed.

The Bebop Scale - Advanced Techniques

Learn the ins and outs of the Bebop scale(s) and the variety of places it can be used. Learn advanced techniques rarely discussed.

Who you are

Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency on their instrument (pitched instruments only) - Basic understanding of Jazz nomenclature - Intermediate ability to read music.

What to bring

- Students must bring their instruments to workshop and be prepared to play! - Bring something to take notes on (staff paper).

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