Jazz

The courses of the Department of Jazz Music and Improvisation Techniques are open to all students who wish to learn and deepen their understanding of the language and techniques of Jazz repertoire, as well as improvisation as a "creative" discipline (Instant Composition), over a broad range.
The lessons will provide an in-depth study of all aspects (historical-stylistic, theoretical-practical) related to the discipline of jazz music and free improvisation, in both solo and ensemble instrumental practice.

Francesco Zampini: Jazz Guitar

Open to: children and adolescents

Calendar: from September to June

Application: from 1 June to 1 September

Fees: variable based on the ISEE, see Application Fees button

Notes: in case of openings in the class, it is possible to apply during the course of the year

The goal of the course is to help students acquire the technical knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate playing solo, in small, medium or large ensembles, not only expressing themselves in a personal musical language but also aware of the stylistic and formal aspects relative to Jazz music.

Antonino Siringo: Jazz Piano

Open to: children and adolescents

Calendar: from September to June

Application: from 1 June to 1 September

Fees: variable based on the ISEE, see Application Fees button

Notes: in case of openings in the class, it is possible to apply during the course of the year

At the end of the course in Jazz Piano, students will be in possession of the technical knowledge and the basic skills that will permit them to play solo, in small, medium or large ensembles, expressing him/herself in a personal way but also aware of the formal and stylistic aspects relative to Jazz music.

Guido Zorn: Jazz Double bass and Electric Bass

Open to: children and adolescents

Calendar: from September to June

Application: from 1 June to 1 September

Fees: variable based on the ISEE, see Application Fees button

Notes: in case of openings in the class, it is possible to apply during the course of the year

Thanks to the course in Jazz Double bass and Electric Bass, students will acquire the technical knowledge and basic skills in order to facilitate solo playing, in small, medium or large ensembles, expressing him/herself in a personal way but also aware of the formal and stylistic aspects relative to Jazz music.

Andrea Melani: Jazz Drum Set and Percussion

Open to: children and adolescents

Calendar: from September to June

Application: from 1 June to 1 September

Fees: variable based on the ISEE, see Application Fees button

Notes: in case of openings in the class, it is possible to apply during the course of the year

The course’s goal is the students’ acquisition of the technical knowledge and basic skills in order to facilitate solo playing, in small, medium or large ensembles, expressing him/herself in a personal way but also aware of the formal and stylistic aspects relative to Jazz music.

Nico Gori: Jazz Clarinet and Saxophone

Open to: children and adolescents

Calendar: from September to June

Application: from 1 June to 1 September

Fees: variable based on the ISEE, see Application Fees button

Notes: in case of openings in the class, it is possible to apply during the course of the year

In-depth study of instrumental technique through stylistic features and Jazz language, alongside acquisition of the technical and stylistic skills necessary to consent interplay in ensembles are the goals of this course.

Andrea Tofanelli: Jazz Trumpet and Brass

Open to: children and adolescents

Calendar: from September to June

Application: from 1 June to 1 September

Fees: variable based on the ISEE, see Application Fees button

Notes: in case of openings in the class, it is possible to apply during the course of the year

Thanks to the course in Jazz Trumpet and Brass, students will acquire the technical knowledge and basic skills in order to facilitate solo playing, in small, medium or large ensembles, expressing him/herself in a personal way but also aware of the formal and stylistic aspects relative to Jazz music.