Improvisation for Beginners Webinar with Mike Kamuf

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In this replay of our April 3, 2024 webinar, Mike Kamuf takes the mystery out of improv. During this session, he focuses on the key factors of introducing improvisation to the beginning jazz ensemble. Learn fearless tips to engage your young players, including:

Selecting appropriate literature
Using limited harmonic palettes
Teaching ear training
Introducing call and response
Modeling
Understanding the importance of listening

Learn how to teach improv with confidence!

Link to resources shared during the live session:


00:00 Introduction
1:14 Introducing Improvisation in the Beginning Jazz Ensemble
4:01 Effective Literature for Beginning Jazz Ensembles
5:52 Characteristics of Quality Beginning Jazz Literature
8:46 Improvisation Sections
11:01 Ear Training
14:11 Effective Warm-Ups *downloadable resource*
15:30 Call & Response
24:17 Starting Improv
32:35 Free Resources
35:59 Alfred Music Resources
36:50 More Resources
39:20 Favorite Go To Charts
44:51 MakeMusic Cloud Playlists
45:38 Final Remarks