The Jazz Arts Studio curriculum is presented
in six levels, each spanning 23 weeks of classes and combos
over the course of approximately six months. All classes
and combos are conducted Sunday through Thursday evenings,
year-round, with scheduled one or two-week breaks throughout.
Throughout all levels, students are asked not only to
learn the material, but also to be able to identify it
aurally and integrate it into their playing. Essentially
- know it, hear it, play it. Towards this goal, three
forms of evaluation are used: written tests, ear training
tests and jazz boards.
Graphs are provided above each level to illustrate the
approximate amount of class time which is appropriated
to each area of instruction. They also provide comparisons
from level to level as the program progresses.
The following are integrated throughout the appropriate
levels.
Listening Examples
Secondary Jazz Piano
Improvisational Vocabulary
Written Solos
Repertoire Development
Transcriptions and Analysis
Jazz History
Project Participation
Performance Master Classes
Access to a computer
and the Internet
Cell phone - text
capable
Reasonable technical
proficiency on your primary instrument
Immediate recall
of key signatures and the circle of fifths
Ability to read
both clefs common to the Grand Staff
Ability to read
traditional music notation
(Tablature
is not an acceptable substitute)
If needed, tutoring is available to help you prepare
for Level One
Level One
Jazz Defined: Primary Characteristics
Approach to Jazz Studies: Areas of Study
Theory versus the Ear in Jazz
Intro to Professional Performance Standards
Practice Techniques
Universals of Instrumental Technique
Principal Eras of Western Music
Survey of Jazz History & Artists
Stylistic Evolution
Important Performers,
Composers & Arrangers
Intro to the Jazz Repertoire Jazz Compositions
The Great American Songbook
Other Sources from which
Jazz Standards Derive
Form & Analysis
Study of Meter
Duple, Triple &
Odd Meters
Simple & Compound
Meters
Mixed Meters
Metric Modulation
Hemiola
Musical Terms & Symbols
Scales: Major; Natural, Harmonic & Melodic
Minor; Harmonic Major
Intro to Parent Scales
& Mode Relationships
Historical Significance
of Modes
Pitch Sets by Cardinality
Trichords, Tetrachords,
Pentachords & Hexachords
Monads, Dyads, Triads
& Tetrads
Intervals
Inversions
Enharmonic Equivalents
Transposition
Common Transpositions
Transposition in Performance
Triads & 7th Chords
Inversions
Classical versus Jazz
Nomenclature
Intro to Voice Leading
Intro to Voicings
Close & Open Voicings
Rooted & Rootless
Voicings
Drop 2 and Drop 2 &
4 Voicings
Intro to Traditional Harmonic Analysis
Major & Minor Diatonic
Harmony
Chord Families
Chord Symbols Involving Upper Extensions
Classical versus Jazz
Nomenclature
Slash Chords/Polychords
Hybrid Chords
Correlating Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale
Correlating Modes of the Harmonic Minor & Harmonic
Major Scale
Modal Interchange
Synthetic Scales: Symmetric & Non-Symmetric
Octatonic Scale, Augmented
Scale, Whole-Tone Scale, Chromatic Scale
Major, Minor & Altered
Pentatonic Scales
Major & Minor Bebop
Scales
Major & Minor Blues
Scales
Double Harmonic Scales
Double Harmonic Minor
Scales
Advanced Chord/Scale Relationships
Correlating Synthetic
Scales
Polychord/Scale Relationships
Morph Exercise: Application of Modes through Progressions
Intro to Improvisational Concepts
The Creative Process
Composing in Real Time
Real-Time Editing
Solo Architecture
Creative Correlatives
Melodic Phrasing
Harmonic Phrasing
Playing the Changes
Harmonic Generalization
Derivative Playing
Angular versus Linear
Improvisation
Melodic Patterns: Use & Practice
Common Jazz Styles
Swing, Bossa, Samba,
Ballad, Jazz Waltz, Jazz/Rock, etc.
Repertoire: Insight & Development
Style & Interpretation
Jazz Rhythms
Syncopation
Articulation
Dynamics
Reading Jazz Rhythms
Principles of Rhythmic Dictation
Traditional & Jazz
Rhythms
Intro to Comping: Rhythm
Interactive & Supportive
Traditional Harmonic Analysis
Roman Numeral System
Diatonic & Chromatic
Harmony
Cadential Progressions
Tonicization & Modulation
Secondary Dominant Chords
Analysis of Classical
Literature
Jazz Harmonic Analysis
Dispensing Diatonic
Expectations
Mehegan System
Hybrid Harmonic Analysis
Modulations
Direct
Prepared
Pivot Chords (Dual Function)
Transitional (i.e. “Back-Door”)
Harmonic Rhythm
Definition and Use
Double Time Feel &
Double Time
Harmonic Anticipation
Transcription Analysis
Exploration & Application of Extended Tertian
Harmony
Harmonic Implications
Tensions in a Lead Sheet or Chart
Decisions in Real-Time
Comping: Further Considerations Employing Tensions within a Progression
Melodic Comping
Accompanying Skills
Prerequisites for Level Four
Satisfactory completion of Level Three
Level Four
Live Performance
Skills
Performance Anxiety
Planning & Preparation
General "On-the-Gig"
Skills
Stage Presence
Business of Music
Business Terms
Communication Skills
Negotiation Techniques
Music Performance Contracts
Marketing & Promotion
The Media as a Resource
Fair Market Value: Determining
Performance Fees
Performance Rights
Copyright Protection
Ethical Standards &
Practices
Financial Skills for
the Working Musician
Advanced Musical Concepts
Imagery
Tendencies
Perspective Listening
Performing with Musicians
of Varied Backgrounds & Skills
Specialized Performance Skills
Conducting Skills
Following a Conductor
Playing in a Pit Orchestra
Orchestral Engagements
Recording Session Work
Prerequisites for Level Six
Satisfactory completion
of Level Five
Level Six
Study of
Commercial & Studio Music
Jazz Pedagogy
Artistic & Professional
Performance Studies
Private Study
While classes and combos
offer plenty of opportunity for individualized and focused
attention, private lessons with Eric Zadan are also available.
Ongoing lessons are available
exclusively to qualified students enrolled in the program.
Non-enrolled students are instructed on a lesson-by-lesson
basis at the single lesson rate.
Private tutorial lessons
are available with an assistant on an as-needed basis.
Additionally, private lessons
with an associate professional are available for Jazz Arts
Studio students at an appropriate level. A recommendation
from Eric Zadan is required.
Certificates/Diplomas
Professional Certificate
Satisfactory completion
Levels One thru Four
(425.50 hours)
Artist Diploma
Satisfactory completion
Levels Five & Six
(299.00 hours)
Level
Class/Combo
Extra Combo
Weekly
Total
(2x weekly)
(1x weekly)
1
1.25 Hrs.
2.50 Hrs.
57.50 Hrs.
2
2.00 Hrs.
4.00 Hrs.
92.00 Hrs.
3
2.00 Hrs.
1.50 Hrs.
5.50 Hrs.
126.50 Hrs.
4
2.50 Hrs.
1.50 Hrs.
6.50 Hrs.
149.50 Hrs.
5
2.50 Hrs.
1.50 Hrs.
6.50 Hrs.
149.50 Hrs.
6
2.50 Hrs.
1.50 Hrs.
6.50 Hrs.
149.50 Hrs.
Fees & Costs
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
on a need and talent basis. If applicable, this will be explored
during your initial meeting. Full consideration will be given
to motivated and talented students in financial need.
2008
Level
Tuition
6 Installments
(6 months each)
(Monthly)
1
1050.00
175.00
2
1380.00
230.00
3
1920.00
320.00
4
2250.00
375.00
5
2250.00
375.00
6
2250.00
375.00
Professional Certificate
Levels One thru Four
$6,600.00
Artist Diploma
Levels Five & Six
$4,500.00
Private Study
Eric Zadan
Assistants
Associate Professionals
$150.00 Monthly (Four 45-minute lessons)
(Available to qualified students enrolled in the Studio)
$60.00 60-minute lesson
$30.00 60-minute tutorial lesson
Rates determined independently by each instructor
Other Fees & Costs
Application Fee
Educational Materials
Recording Studio Fees
Returned Check Fee
Late Fee
$30.00
$75.00 per level (estimated)
TBA (Level Four)
$35.00
$30.00 (5 days late)
$75.00 (10 days late)
Costs Comparisons
Whether you're already located within in our regional
"back yard" or plan to relocate to the area for this
program, you'll find our costs to be extremely reasonable.
To compare the cost of the Jazz
Arts Studio with other jazz programs within a college environment
(see Philosophy page for more regarding
non-financial comparisons), the tuition of various colleges throughout
the country are listed below (published 2008 rates).
Jazz Arts Studio
Berklee College of Music
(Non-Degree)
USC Thorton School of Music
University of Miami
The New School
(Non-Degree)
Manhattan School of Music
Jamey Aebersold
Summer Jazz Workshop
Programs in Ohio
Capital University
Bowling Green
Cincinnati College-
Conservatory of Music
Term
(Avg Cost)
(6 Months)
1,850.00
Term
11,850.00
17,606.00
34,422.00
14,900.00
28,750.00
450.00
26,360.00
16,018.00
3,133.00
3
Years
(6 Levels)
11,100.00
4 Years
142,200.00
140,848.00
137,688.00
119,200.00
115,000.00
105,440.00
64,072.00
37,596.00
Class
Weeks
138 Weeks
Class Weeks
112 Weeks
128 Weeks
128 Weeks
124 Weeks
136 Weeks
1 Week
136 Weeks
136 Weeks
136 Weeks
For those who would prefer to compare the cost of the Jazz
Arts Studio with the cost of weekly private lessons, the approximate
cost per hour of Level One is 18.00. All subsequent levels
cost approximately 15.00 per hour. A survey of the three leading
music teaching facilities in the Dayton area (January 8, 2008)
found that the average cost per hour of private lessons was
41.00. This average included the cost of beginning music lessons.
For further reference, the cost of a one hour lesson from
a respected musician in New York or Los Angeles can often
approach 150.00, in some cases more.
