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Creative Jazz Composition

Course Goals

Intro VIDEO (1:16)
Creative Composition

Theory, Elements, and Tools

Basic Theory
It's All About Tension & Resolution
Tools
Where to Start?
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Harmony

Harmony Intro - Video (1:16)
Functional Vs. Non-Functional (3:32)
Building Harmony From Scratch
Chord Choices
Harmonic Rhythm
Building Harmony From Scratch - Each Step Video (22:52)
How to input chords into iReal - Video (3:59)
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Melody

Melody Intro - Video (0:22)
The Best Source for Melody
When You Already Have the Melody
Example: Melody from Back and Forth
Developing A Motif - VIDEO (13:14)
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Form

Form Intro - Video (0:56)
The Larger Structure
The 'Typical' Forms
Contemporary Forms
Example: The Form from Back and Forth
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Final Touches

Final Touches Intro - Video (0:36)
Exporting Ideas Into A DAW (6:32)
Charting & Print-Ready (7:50)

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