MUS 366 - Jazz and Blues Improvisation

Class Number: 1834

Description: Hours: One hour seminar and two hours activity per week Prerequisite: MUS 365 with grade C- or better, or Consent of Instructor Description: Introduces improvisational techniques utilizing African-American blues scales, jazz modes, jazz diatonic harmony, Latin music song forms, and musical transcriptions of important blues and jazz artists. Explores spontaneous interaction through collaborative group interplay and solo performances. Students will acquire the skills needed to effectively improvise in a variety of musical styles.

Status: Open

Session: Regular Academic Session

Units: 2.00

Class Components: Activity

Career: Undergraduate

Start Date: 01/24/2026

End Date: 05/22/2026

Grading: Letter Grade

Enrollment Total: 6

Available Seats: 14

Wait List Capacity: 0

Wait List Total: 0