Registration Now Open For Bass Improv Vol. 1 MasterClass!

[adamnitti]

MusicDojo Nashville's new Masterclass Series begins on July 27th with Adam Nitti's Bass Improvisation Vol. 1 6-Week Masterclass!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

What: Bass Improvisation, Vol. 1 - A 6 week course taught by Adam Nitti

When: This class meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 7pm-8:30pm, and runs from July 27, 2011 through August 31, 2011. ***Pre-registration required to attend. See pmt/registration link below.

Location: MusicDojo Nashville, 1226 Lakeview Drive, Ste. F, Franklin, TN 37067

***As an added bonus, registration includes free admission to a private Victor Wooten bass clinic being hosted at MusicDojo Nashville on Wednesday, August 17th!

Course Description: Bass Improvisation Vol. 1:

A first level course for bass players interested in learning how to improvise over chord progressions and tunes. These lessons focus on the relationships between scales, chords, and key centers, and provide a foundational approach for analyzing and playing over changes, utilizing components of jazz theory and harmony blended with other styles and approaches to phrasing. Major and minor scale-derived harmonic concepts and key components are utilized and put into practice through 'hands-on' improvisational exercises. Some common and traditional chord progressions are demonstrated and exercised. Also covers elementary tune analysis and improvising through key centers. Recommended for any player interested in learning how to improvise in any style.

Topics covered include:

Basic Ear Training
Relationships Between Scales and Chords
Intervallic Definitions
Modes of the Major Scale and Their Application
Harmonization of the Major Scale
Chord Forms and Arpeggio Forms
Harmonic Analysis
Improvising Over Static Chords, Key Centers, and Complete Tunes

Registration: $249.99

Space is very limited, so be sure to register soon! Click HERE to get more information.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us:

MusicDojo Nashville
musicdojo@adamnitti.com
(615) 763-3865

[68BluesJam]

Adam, I see you're offering the Improv Class again beginning on Oct 21, what level of playing ability would I need to be at to get value out of the class? I'm a true hobbyist and took up the bass a few years ago in my late 30s, I play mostly classic rock/blues/stax type stuff but want to get into Jazz. Please give my some thoughts about what skills you think a student needs and what level playing ability they should have to make it through your course materials.

[adamnitti]

Originally Posted by 68BluesJam

Adam, I see you're offering the Improv Class again beginning on Oct 21, what level of playing ability would I need to be at to get value out of the class? I'm a true hobbyist and took up the bass a few years ago in my late 30s, I play mostly classic rock/blues/stax type stuff but want to get into Jazz. Please give my some thoughts about what skills you think a student needs and what level playing ability they should have to make it through your course materials.

hey there!

actually, the class starts again on wednesday, 9/21 and runs for 6 weeks. if you've been playing for a while and already have a decent technical foundation on the instrument (i.e. you don't struggle with playing basic patterns and forms, etc.) then you have what you need. improv level 1 starts at the very beginning and presents concepts, forms, and exercises that move you in the direction of improvising your own unique ideas. in the first running of the course, we had folks from all different backgrounds and experience levels, and none of the students had any trouble keeping up. i try to present the information in a way that is somewhat universal, so that the lessons learned can apply to other genres of music, as well. if you can join us, we'd love to have you! let me know if you have any other questions-

adam

[68BluesJam]

Ok, great. I'm going to give it a shot and register.

[adamnitti]

Originally Posted by 68BluesJam

Ok, great. I'm going to give it a shot and register.

awesome! i look forward to working with ya! here is the registration link, in case you don't have it:

Bass Improv Level 1 MasterClass 9/21/11