Jazz Curriculum
Important Information
The courses are offered at College Français, 162 Fairmount ave, Montreal, H2T 2M5
Fall
Duration
Frequence
# Weeks
Schedule
90 minutes
1 course/week
12 weeks
Monday to Friday
18h30 - 20h, 20h - 21h30
Saturday (combo jr)
10h-11h30
Winter
Duration
Frequence
# Weeks
Schedule
90 minutes
1 course/week
12 weeks
Monday to Friday
18h30 - 20h, 20h - 21h30
Saturday (combo jr)
10h-11h30
Spring
Duration
Frequence
# Weeks
Schedule
120 minutes
1 course/week
12 weeks
Monday to Friday
19h - 21h
Saturday (combo jr)
10h-12h
Combo
Admission fees : 495 $
This training is intended for musicians who already have a knowledge of music. Focused on performance, the combo explores the great classics of jazz music. Participants develop ensemble playing, improvisation, and interaction between group members.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place
Combo junior
Admission fees : 495 $
This training is intended for musicians, 17 years old and under, who already have a knowledge of music. Focused on performance, the combo explores the great classics of jazz music. Participants develop ensemble playing, improvisation, and interaction between group members.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place
Improvisation
Admission fees : 495 $
This course offers exercises leading to the creation of improvised lines and their application in interpreting the repertoire. It analyzes the improvisation techniques of the greatest jazz musicians.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place
Vocal Techniques
Admission fees : 495 $
This course provides singers with all the necessary tools for vocal development, including breathing, posture, projection, and more. Lyric exercises help students extend their vocal range and enrich their vocal tone.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place
Vocal Jazz
Admission fees : 495 $
This training is aimed at singers who have undergone training in vocal technique or with sufficient experience. It leads participants to work on pieces from the jazz repertoire by working on various approaches.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place
Composition
Admission fees : 495 $
This course explores musical creation and arrangement techniques specific to jazz. Participants will learn to compose original melodies and harmonize jazz standards. They will also study the principles of jazz harmony, such as complex chord progressions and chord substitutions. Practical exercises will allow them to apply theoretical concepts. The course is intended for musicians with a basic knowledge of music theory.
A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place
Private lessons (per unit)
Hourly rate : 90 $
This 60 minutes course addresses the specific needs of students who require more focused learning. Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels. Simply let us know your instrument so we can match you with an experienced instructor.
Each student arrange its schedule directly with the instructor
Private lessons (5 courses)
Group of 5 lessons : 425 $
This 60 minutes course addresses the specific needs of students who require more focused learning. Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels. Simply let us know your instrument so we can match you with an experienced instructor.
Each student arrange its schedule directly with the instructor
Private lessons (10 courses)
Group of 10 lessons : 800 $
This 60 minutes course addresses the specific needs of students who require more focused learning. Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels. Simply let us know your instrument so we can match you with an experienced instructor.
Each student arrange its schedule directly with the instructor