| Course code | JMX107 |
| Name of the course | Main Studies |
| Languages of instruction | estonian/english |
| Teaching staff | Joel-Rasmus Remmel, Jaak Sooäär, Raul Sööt, Kirke Karja, Kadri Voorand, Taavo Remmel, Aleksandr Paal |
| Responsible staff member | Jaak Sooäär |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations | A | E | A | E | E |
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| ECTS | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Total ECTS | 50 ECTS |
Course aims
The aim of the subject is to develop the student's artistic abilities and technical skills in jazz music performance, and provide instruction in how to apply them in various concert and studio settings.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate skills and knowledge for entry into professional practise and realizing creative ideas.
2. Display good command of one's instrument.
3. Apply fluently various modes, scales and chord progresssions of jazz improvization.
4. Apply fluently rhythmic and articulatory features characteristic of various styles.
5. Perform sophisticated repertory in various styles of jazz music.
6. Compose and arrange on a basic level of proficiency.
7. Verbalize issues and problems related to jazz performance, as well as analyze and evaluate ways to solve them.
