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In.Ja.M.
International Jazz Master Program - Siena, Italy
Master of Higher Education in Jazz Improvisation Techniques
Siena Jazz Foundation - National Academy of Jazz presents the International Jazz Master Program, a new high level two-year program in Jazz Studies. The Master program, unique in Europe with more than 60 internationally renowned artists, has an innovative format. Participants will have the chance to perfect their instrumental techniques and improvisational skills through individual and group lessons. This course is a not-to-be missed opportunity to work with great musicians in a state-of-the-art facility with superior technical and insrumental standards.
Max number of students enrollment is 52 - max number of students for each instrumental class is 5. The program has been designed for young musicians with professional or semi-professional music experience and/or for those who have obtained a Jazz Diploma awarded by an official institution. A CD with Live Recording is required. There will be theoretical and practical entry tests. Knowledge of English language is required. Attendance is mandatory (80% of total lessons). There will be intensive lessons 4 days/month for eight months. Teaching sections are bimonthly with the same instructors. Each student will meet with a total of 24-32 musicians. For more detailed information, enrollment form for pre-screening process, schedule and programs for auditions, rules and regulations, please visit: www.sienajazz.it/attivita/injam.html
The Master program is open to the following musical instruments:
Master of Higher Education in Jazz Improvisation Techniques
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Siena Jazz Foundation - National Academy of Jazz presents the International Jazz Master Program, a new high level two-year program in Jazz Studies. The Master program, unique in Europe with more than 60 internationally renowned artists, has an innovative format. Participants will have the chance to perfect their instrumental techniques and improvisational skills through individual and group lessons. This course is a not-to-be missed opportunity to work with great musicians in a state-of-the-art facility with superior technical and insrumental standards.
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Max number of students enrollment is 52 - max number of students for each instrumental class is 5. The program has been designed for young musicians with professional or semi-professional music experience and/or for those who have obtained a Jazz Diploma awarded by an official institution. A CD with Live Recording is required. There will be theoretical and practical entry tests. Knowledge of English language is required. Attendance is mandatory (80% of total lessons). There will be intensive lessons 4 days/month for eight months. Teaching sections are bimonthly with the same instructors. Each student will meet with a total of 24-32 musicians. For more detailed information, enrollment form for pre-screening process, schedule and programs for auditions, rules and regulations, please visit: www.sienajazz.it/attivita/injam.html
The Master program is open to the following musical instruments:
| Trumpet | 5 students |
| Trombone | 5 students |
| Alto saxophone | 5 students |
| Tenor or Soprano saxophone | 5 students |
| Guitar | 5 students |
| Piano | 9 students |
| Double bass | 9 students |
| Drums | 9 students |
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| Instruments subjects: | Improvisation Techniques Music Ensemble Interplay |
| Theoretical subjects: | Ear training Musical Forms Analysis Harmony Jazz Compositions and Arrangements History and Aestetics of Jazz Music Software |




