Jazz improvisation

Teachers

Sergio Bellotti , Sabato D'Agostino

ECTS 2
Duration and structure 17 sessions of 4 hours each per group.
Language Italiano
Certification No prior experience in jazz or improvisation is necessary.

Restrictions

Study areas

Improvisation Electives

Study programmes

All

Instrument families

All

Learning outcomes

This seminar offers a hands-on and interactive exploration of jazz improvisation. Instructors will collaboratively deliver content across the following core topics:

  • improvisational theory and practice;
  • ensemble playing and interaction;
  • instrumental technique and musical phrasing;
  • jazz harmony and its application;
  • fFoundational jazz history;

the curriculum will encompass a broad spectrum of styles, including traditional jazz, contemporary approaches, and various world music grooves.

Course contents and description

Instructional delivery will incorporate the following components:

  • students are encouraged to practice at home and follow up with the instructors;
  • students are encouraged to submit recorded musical projects electronically (via email/file sharing such as WeTransfer, etc.) or perform these projects live in class for evaluation;
  • both in-class performances during each session and a culminating final recital will serve as primary assessmentsof student learning outcomes and progress;
  • upon seminar completion, instructors will facilitate a concert for Conservatory students.

Calendar

All students

30.10.2026, from 09:00 to 13:00
30.10.2026, from 14:00 to 18:00
31.10.2026, from 09:00 to 13:00
31.10.2026, from 14:00 to 18:00
01.11.2026, from 09:00 to 13:00
01.11.2026, from 14:00 to 18:00
18.12.2026, from 09:00 to 13:00
18.12.2026, from 14:00 to 18:00
19.12.2026, from 09:00 to 13:00
19.12.2026, from 14:00 to 18:00
20.12.2026, from 09:00 to 13:00
20.12.2026, from 14:00 to 18:00
15.01.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
15.01.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
16.01.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
16.01.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
17.01.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
17.01.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
22.03.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
22.03.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
23.03.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
23.03.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
24.03.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
24.03.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
21.04.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
21.04.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
22.04.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
22.04.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
23.04.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
23.04.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00
24.04.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
24.04.2027, from 14:00 to 20:00 , final concert at 6 30 Pm
25.04.2027, from 09:00 to 13:00
25.04.2027, from 14:00 to 18:00

Details

Teaching methods

The course adopts an integrated teaching approach that combines in-person activities, individual study, and assessment through practical performance. Specifically, the following methods will be employed:

  • Lectures and practical classroom sessions;
  • Independent individual practice;
  • Submission of recorded musical projects;
  • In-class performances;
  • Final recital.

Evaluation methods

Student learning will be evaluated through a combination of practical performance and observation of individual progress, using the following criteria:

  • In-class performances;
  • Submission of recorded musical projects;
  • Final recital;
  • Observation of the learning process.

Evaluation criteria

Student performance will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Technical Accuracy;
  • Stylistic and Interpretive Coherence;
  • Musical Awareness and Expressiveness;
  • Active participation in class and responsiveness to feedback;
  • Progress and Development Over Time.

Certification

  • Frequenza minima del 80%.

  • Partecipazione al saggio finale.