Jazz Factory

Jazz Factory

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Ron Kobayashi has created a new jazz program at The Music Factory in Costa Mesa by adapting his university level improvisation course for musicians of all ages and skill levels.

This class places a strong emphasis on performance, by providing the student with a solid foundation in jazz theory and the supportive environment to apply that theory and grow musically. In addition to a Jazz Improvisation Class, a Jazz Combo/Performance Lab and The Music Factory Jazz Jam Session will be offered, creating multiple opportunities for students to play in a live setting.

This program is great for musicians with day jobs,
all students trying to get to the next level (especially during summer/winter breaks), and for anyone with an interest in jazz improvisation.

Available courses:

Jazz Improvisation Class
Jazz Combo/Performance Lab
Introduction to Basic Performance Skills (an introductory course for beginners to prepare for Jazz Improvisation Class)

Please pre-register for each class otherwise we can not guarantee a spot for you at the day of the event!

Jazz Improvisation Class, 6-week program $109.- starts spring 2012

1) Jazz Improvisation Class with Ron Kobayashi

Week 1 - Jazz Phrasing, improvising over the Blues
Week 2 - Chord Construction/using chord tones
Week 3 – Modes/major and minor ii V I
Week 4 – Specific scales for chords
Week 5 – Learning "Licks"/apply to a real tune
Week 6 – Perform and improvise over a real tune

Students are encouraged to take this class over as many times as necessary. While the curriculum will remain constant, individual needs will be addressed each new 6 week session.

Jazz Factory Combo/Workshop Class starts February 8th @7pm 6-week program $109.-

2) Wednesdays from 7-8.30pm - Jazz Workshop with Ron Kobayashi

(combo playing, advanced techniques taught in a workshop setting)

We will be forming combos within the class to perform a short set worth of jazz music. Drummers, bassists, vocalists, pianists, guitartists, string players and all horn players are encouraged to join. The class will be performance based. The tunes chosen for performance will be determined by students and instructor. Student will be encouraged to express creativity in arranging, performing and improvising with guidance from the instructor.

While the main emphasis will be on playing in a combo situation with other musicians, time will be spent on covering specific advanced improvisational concepts such as/but not limited to: using altered scales, using chord substitutions, playing outside the existing harmonies, playing over different grooves, etc. Subjects covered will be elastic and depend on student's wants and needs. When ready, this combo will be invited to perform 2-3 tunes at Steamers Jazz Club in Fullerton.

3) Saturday Jazz Improvisation Class 1 - starts spring 2012

High School and college students as well as those who cannot make the Wednesday night classes

Week1 - Jazz Phrasing, improvising over the Blues

Week2 - Chord Construction/using chord tones

Week3 – Modes/major and minor ii V I

Week4 – Specific scales for chords

Week5 – Learning "Licks"/apply to a real tune

Week6 – Perform and improvise over a real tune

Students are encouraged to take this class over as many times as necessary. While the curriculum will remain constant, individual needs will be addressed each new 6 week session.

4) Saturday Jazz Combo - starts spring 2012

High School and college students as well as those who cannot make the Wednesday night classes

(combo playing, advanced techniques taught in a workshop setting)

We will be forming combos within the class to perform a short set worth of jazz music. Drummers, bassists, pianists, guitartists, string players and all horn players are encouraged to join. The class will be performance based. The tunes chosen for performance will be determined by students and instructor. Student will be encouraged to express creativity in arranging, performing and improvising with guidance from the instructor.

Emphasis here will be playing in a combo situation with other musicians. Some advanced concepts will be covered by instructor.

5) Master Classes - starts spring 2012

Will cover one specific topic, possibly: Playing Latin Jazz, Playing Funk Jazz, Playing over different time signatures, Using the Augmented Scale, Superimposing Giant Steps Changes, etc.

Week 1 - Jazz Phrasing, improvising over the BluesWeek 2 - Chord Construction/using chord tonesWeek 3 – Modes/major and minor ii V IWeek 4 – Specific scales for chordsWeek 5 – Learning "Licks"/apply to a real tuneWeek 6 – Perform and improvise over a real tune

Please pre-register for each class otherwise we can not guarantee a spot for you at the day of the event!

Week 1 - Jazz Phrasing, improvising over the Blues
Week 2 - Chord Construction/using chord tones
Week 3 – Modes/major and minor ii V I
Week 4 – Specific scales for chords
Week 5 – Learning "Licks"/apply to a real tune
Week 6 – Perform and improvise over a real tune