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Jazz Curriculum

Important Information

The courses are offered at College Français, 162 Fairmount ave, Montreal, H2T 2M5

Calendar 2024-25

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Terms

Fall

Duration

Frequence

# Weeks

Schedule

90 minutes

1 course/week

12 weeks

Monday to Friday

18h30 - 20h, 20h - 21h30

Saturday (combo jr)

10h-11h30

Winter

Duration

Frequence

# Weeks

Schedule

90 minutes

1 course/week

12 weeks

Monday to Friday

18h30 - 20h, 20h - 21h30

Saturday (combo jr)

10h-11h30

Spring

Duration

Frequence

# Weeks

Schedule

120 minutes

1 course/week

12 weeks

Monday to Friday

19h - 21h

Saturday (combo jr)

10h-12h

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Combo

Admission fees : 495 $

This training is intended for musicians who already have a knowledge of music. Focused on performance, the combo explores the great classics of jazz music. Participants develop ensemble playing, improvisation, and interaction between group members.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place

Combo junior

Admission fees : 495 $

This training is intended for musicians, 17 years old and under, who already have a knowledge of music. Focused on performance, the combo explores the great classics of jazz music. Participants develop ensemble playing, improvisation, and interaction between group members.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place

Improvisation

Admission fees : 495 $

This course offers exercises leading to the creation of improvised lines and their application in interpreting the repertoire. It analyzes the improvisation techniques of the greatest jazz musicians.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place

Vocal Techniques

Admission fees : 495 $

This course provides singers with all the necessary tools for vocal development, including breathing, posture, projection, and more. Lyric exercises help students extend their vocal range and enrich their vocal tone.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place

Vocal Jazz

Admission fees : 495 $

This training is aimed at singers who have undergone training in vocal technique or with sufficient experience. It leads participants to work on pieces from the jazz repertoire by working on various approaches.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place

Composition

Admission fees : 495 $

This course explores musical creation and arrangement techniques specific to jazz. Participants will learn to compose original melodies and harmonize jazz standards. They will also study the principles of jazz harmony, such as complex chord progressions and chord substitutions. Practical exercises will allow them to apply theoretical concepts. The course is intended for musicians with a basic knowledge of music theory.

A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to take place

Private lessons (per unit)

Hourly rate : 90 $

This 60 minutes course addresses the specific needs of students who require more focused learning. Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels. Simply let us know your instrument so we can match you with an experienced instructor.

Each student arrange its schedule directly with the instructor

Private lessons (5 courses)

Group of 5 lessons : 425 $

This 60 minutes course addresses the specific needs of students who require more focused learning. Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels. Simply let us know your instrument so we can match you with an experienced instructor.

Each student arrange its schedule directly with the instructor

Private lessons (10 courses)

Group of 10 lessons : 800 $

This 60 minutes course addresses the specific needs of students who require more focused learning. Private lessons are available for musicians of all levels. Simply let us know your instrument so we can match you with an experienced instructor.

Each student arrange its schedule directly with the instructor

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