Here are some resources for beginning jazz players that they can work on with a private lessons teacher or on their own to get ready for jazz band at school.
Music Theory
- MusicTheory.net– Provides basic music theory lessons for Free.
- Music Theory and Information Guide
- Opus Music Worksheets– Provides a more practical application for music theory with the use of worksheets.
- G Major Music Theory– More workbooks and tests to focus on creating a strong understanding of theory.
- Teoria– Provides interactive music theory, and ear training exercises.
Jazz History
- Jazz at Lincoln Center– A great resource for Jazz History, Professional concert videos, and other materials for Jazz Education.
- Culture & Change (History of Jazz)– Provides audio readings from Wynton Marsalis to give the history of Jazz from the top Jazz education supporter in the world.
Tips and Exercises
- Hand-Wrist-Fingering Guide for Piano Players – Tips on Technique, theory notes and links to free sheet music resources. (thanks to Patrick Martin, Bay Minette, AL for sending us this link!)
If you or your student is looking for a private lessons teacher to help them with jazz instruction, please email KCCK Jazz Band Camp director Val Shanley. She will try to match you with an appropriate teacher.