Step into the rich harmonic world of Jerome Kern through an immersive four-session masterclass exploring eight of his most influential compositions. Combining deep musical analysis, guided listening, ensemble playing, improvisation workshops, and hands-on jam sessions, this course is designed for musicians who want to develop a deeper connection to the American songbook and strengthen their understanding of jazz harmony through repertoire. Students will explore the lyrical sophistication, elegant voice leading, and advanced harmonic movement that made Kern one of the foundational composers of modern popular music while learning practical approaches to interpretation, phrasing, and improvisation. Featuring classics including All the Things You Are, Yesterdays, The Way You Look Tonight, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, the masterclass offers a performance-centered approach to mastering timeless repertoire that continues to shape jazz musicians today.
Step into the rich harmonic world of Jerome Kern through an immersive four-session masterclass exploring eight of his most influential compositions. Combining deep musical analysis, guided listening, ensemble playing, improvisation workshops, and hands-on jam sessions, this course is designed for musicians who want to develop a deeper connection to the American songbook and strengthen their understanding of jazz harmony through repertoire. Students will explore the lyrical sophistication, elegant voice leading, and advanced harmonic movement that made Kern one of the foundational composers of modern popular music while learning practical approaches to interpretation, phrasing, and improvisation. Featuring classics including All the Things You Are, Yesterdays, The Way You Look Tonight, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, the masterclass offers a performance-centered approach to mastering timeless repertoire that continues to shape jazz musicians today.