Developing Musicianship through Improvisation

Developing Musicianship through Improvisation offers an approach to learning music that is similar to the process for learning language. Just as it is possible for everyone to learn a language and engage in meaningful conversation, it is also possible for everyone to engage in meaningful musical improvisation. In this application, you will experience media-enriched activities that help you learn to improvise.

This application was developed using content from Books 1 and 2 of Developing Musicianship through Improvisation, a series by Dr. Christopher Azzara and Dr. Richard Grunow, professors at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.

Learn to improvise with the following selections:

When the Saints Go Marching In
Joshua

Later versions will be updated to include additional songs.