MUSI 9A
Jazz Piano I


Course Description

Development of the ability to play basic jazz piano arrangements from lead sheets in a variety of jazz styles using knowledge of jazz harmony, jazz piano techniques, and improvisational skills. Improvisational skill is developed through the application of provided scale choices and techniques for melodic development.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
48693 MUSI 9A 61 ·T····· 06:30 PM-07:20 PM James Schneider A29
·T····· 07:30 PM-09:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-009A-61: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Formerly
(Formerly MUSI D009.)
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL 261. and ESL 265., or ESL 461. and ESL 465., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
Prerequisite
Ability to play a keyboard instrument and read music.
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