MUSI 9A
Jazz Piano I


Course Description

This course is an introduction to jazz piano. Students gain the ability to play basic jazz piano arrangements from lead sheets in a variety of jazz styles using knowledge of jazz harmony, jazz piano techniques, and improvisational skills. Improvisational skill is developed through the application of provided scale choices and techniques for melodic development.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
48693 MUSI 9A 61 ·T····· 06:30 PM-07:20 PM James Schneider A29
·T····· 07:30 PM-09:20 PM

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
MUSI-009A-61: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.

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Course Details

Units
1.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 2
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non-Western Family of activity courses. Please see the rules on "Repeating Courses" in the College Policies section of the catalog.)
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