Jazz

UVMC offers jazz lessons, classes, and workshops for a variety of instruments.

With jams, workshops, and classes, students can learn to improvise and play along with other jazz lovers. Our experienced faculty teach individual lessons on a variety of instruments and voice to help develop your skills.

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piano and saxophone duet
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Jazz Classes at UVMC

Jazz Improvisation 2: Melody and Phrasing


This course focuses on the concept of phrasing: how to “carve out a line” and create a cohesive, melodic statement.

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Introduction to Jazz Improvisation


If you have ever wondered what it might be like to improvise on your instrument but are intimidated by the prospect of expressing yourself in a spontaneous setting, this course is for you!

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UVMC Summer Band

Jazz Band: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm, June 23-August 4
Concert Band: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm, June 24-August 5
Performance Date: August 8, Time TBD

The Summer Band program, which includes concert band and jazz band, is designed for junior high and high school band students who want to continue playing in June, July, and August.

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Upcoming Events

A Little Lunch Music: Draa Hobbs and Michael Zsoldos

Thursday, September 24,
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EDT
Free
Upper Valley Music Center

Join Draa Hobbs, guitar, and Michael Zsoldos, saxophone, for a free lunchtime concert as part of UVMC’s A Little Lunch Music series.

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Group Jazz Improvisation Demo Class

Thursday, September 24,
6:00 pm to 8:15 pm EDT
Free
Upper Valley Music Center

New to jazz improv, or not sure which level is the best fit for you? Drop in for free to one (or both!) of the first sessions of Intro to Jazz Improvisation or Jazz Improv 2: Melody & Phrasing. 

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UVMC Jazz Faculty

Draa Hobbs

Guitar

Bruce Sklar

Piano