Jazz Courses and Certifications

Jazz Improvisation

5 reviews

Explore jazz improvisation with renowned musician Gary Burton. Learn mental, melodic, and harmonic processes to create spontaneous solos. Master essential skills and develop your musical storytelling abilities.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Herbie Hancock Teaches Jazz

Join Herbie at the piano as he shares his approach to improvisation, composition, and harmony. Gain access to 10+ original piano transcriptions, including 5 exclusive solo performances.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Composing for Jazz Orchestra

Explore jazz orchestra composition from 1920s to present, studying influential works and styles. Develop skills through workshops and performances with MIT ensembles.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Jazz Piano: 3 Basics of Improvisation

9 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to play jazz piano. Discover how to add another note to your left-handed voicings and tackle the 2-5-1 progression—one of the most important progressions in jazz.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Building Blocks of Jazz

Jazz is all about clean lines, traveling through your movement and exuding confidence in your performance. Nick is here to teach you these fundamentals...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Once Upon a Time...

Explore the intersection of ethics and jazz through storytelling, examining how narratives shape musical expression and cultural understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Buddhism and Creativity

Explore the intersection of Buddhism, creativity, and jazz ethics in this thought-provoking discussion on artistic expression and spiritual philosophy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Innovation and New Technologies

Explore the intersection of jazz, ethics, innovation, and new technologies in this thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of music and creativity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Cultural Diplomacy and the Voice of Freedom

Explore jazz's role in cultural diplomacy and its impact on freedom of expression. Delve into the intersection of music, politics, and social change through this thought-provoking discussion.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Ethics of Jazz - Breaking the Rules

Explore the intersection of ethics and jazz, focusing on rule-breaking and its implications in musical innovation and artistic expression.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Robot Jazz - The Next Frontier in Music?

Explore the intersection of AI and music with Shimon, a robot musician, and its human band. Discover the implications of machine creativity and human-AI collaboration in redefining musical innovation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Echoes of Excellence: The Untold Legacy of Women in Jazz

Explore the untold legacy of women in jazz through Sam Gucwa's personal journey and historical insights, celebrating their enduring impact and advocating for inclusivity in the genre.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Metamorphosis of Sound - Where Indian Classical Meets Jazz

Explore the fusion of Indian classical and jazz through MoonArra's transformative musical journey. Witness live performances and gain insights into their creative process of blending diverse musical traditions.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jazz - A Universal Language

Explore jazz as a universal language with saxophonist David Lown, unraveling its connection to the human soul and its power to transcend cultural boundaries through improvisation and emotional expression.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Improvisación de jazz

260 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda los fundamentos de la improvisación en jazz con Gary Burton, explorando procesos mentales, melódicos y armónicos para desarrollar habilidades instintivas y comunicarse espontáneamente a través de la música.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course