STRINGS, JAZZ AND IMPROVISED MUSIC

Presentation of the training

This training is aimed at professional violinists, violists or cellists, pre-professionals, amateurs of good level or teachers, wishing to follow a training in the field of improvisation and jazz. It is based on the learning techniques set up by Didier Lockwood. It provides the trainee with a specific working method for strings allowing him to master the instrumental technique and acquire a real artistic dimension in jazz and improvised music. It allows to discover improvisation or to perfect its practice, to consolidate rhythmic, harmonic and melodic concepts (improvisations, interpretations) and to assimilate a new working method specific to jazz.

Training objectives

At the end of the training, trainees will be able to read a rhythmic grid, recognize intervals and chords, play and improvise on a jazz standard.

Training content

Instrument, sight-reading and specific jazz strings workshop, with Pierre-Marie Braye-Weppe or Bastien Ribot
Ear, with Benoit Sourisse or Frédéric Loiseau
Rhythm, with André Charlier or Anthony Jambon
Jazz repertoire ensemble with Frédéric Loiseau
Master-class / concerts, occasionally

Training organization

The total duration of the training is one year divided into two semesters. Weekly classes take place on Mondays during the day, from September to June (144 hours of training). At the end of the training, they will obtain a CMDL certificate

The “Strings, jazz and improvised music” training allows to:

• Obtain a CMDL certificate.

To attend the “Strings, jazz and improvised music” training, the candidate must:

The cost of the training is 3500€ for one year.

However, if you self-fund your training, the CMDL supports you by lowering tuition fees.

The cost is then 2400€  per year.

Training Funding Devices:
Although this training is not eligible for the CPF (Personnel Training Account), different financing schemes for vocational training may be requested depending on the personal situation of the trainee (artist-performer, artist-author, job seeker or other). We invite you to contact the AFDAS or the OPCO that your employer depends on. You can also turn to your Region or your Employment Advisor.

Afdas
As a training partner for cultural, communication, media and leisure professionals, AFDAS offers several financing solutions according to your status (Skills Development Plan, CIF, etc.).

Your region
This territorial authority is mobilized to help young people to train and facilitate their professional integration. Check with your region to find out what aids are in place.

Employment Division
Where existing financing arrangements (those of local authorities, OPCO, etc.) cannot support your training project, partially or fully, Contact your Employment Division advisor to see if you can benefit from an Individual Training Assistance (AIF) that will help finance the educational costs of your training.