Jazz Education

Jazz Theory Bundle

Jazz Theory Bundle is a collection of thorough information in short form, and comprises essential considerations in jazz harmony. It includes practical lists on instrumentation and inspiring ideas for practicing improvisation. Jazz Theory Bundle includes Chords, Functions & Scales, Upper Structure Triads, Improvisation Ideas, Patterns & Exercises... learn more

Musicians

Chris Cheek | saxophone

began playing the alto sax at the age of 12. Chris played in a variety of local Jazz and Blues bands in the St. Louis area while attending Webster University. In 1988, on scholarship, he went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston,... learn more

Maurice Duruflé | composer

was a French composer, organist, and pedagogue. Duruflé was born in Louviers, Eure. In 1912, he became chorister at the Rouen Cathedral Choir School, where he studied piano and organ with Jules Haelling. At age 17, upon moving to... learn more

John Coltrane | composer

was always surrounded by music. His father played several instruments sparking Coltrane's study of E-flat horn and clarinet. While in high school, Coltrane's musical influences shifted to the likes of Lester Young and Johnny Hodges... learn more

Johanna Grüssner | vocalist

is from the Åland Islands in Finland. She studied in Sweden before moving to Boston. She is a Berklee and Manhattan School graduate. Grüssner made headlines in major U.S. television broadcasting companies in 2001 when she had... learn more