Blues History Online
January and February, 2027
Instructor – Dr. Jim Martens
Seven 90-minute sessions covering the birth of the Blues in North America to modern trends. In this course we will learn to understand the Blues as a historical reflection of time and place and learn about the history of African music in North America and practices such as signifying, hoodoo, voodoo, ju ju, gris gris and more.
Jazz History Online
TBA
Instructor – Monik Nordine
An overview of Jazz Music from slavery to the present day. This course follows the socio-political events that propelled the movements of jazz in North America from field hollers and ring shouts to current trends. The development of the music follows the course of race legislation and economic development in the United States during the 20th Century and students will learn to identify the important artists, ensembles and idioms in the jazz world as well as the ethos of this genre.
Pricing Tiers
Single Course cost
$100
Our courses take place on Zoom with highly qualified and experienced instructors. Supplementary reading lists are included with course material and access to videos and lectures between classes is encouraged for those who want to gain extra skills and information.
Single courses taken by one individual –
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Couples Bundle
$150
Single courses taken by two individuals (one Zoom entry for two people)
Take a course with your partner or with a buddy for a fee discount.
Having a learning partner makes taking courses more fun and enriches the process. Our courses take place weekly on Zoom with highly qualified and experienced instructors.
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Teaching Approach
We guide learners through levels and milestones, encouraging students to ask questions and share their ideas.