Beginner's Guide to Jazz
Music
Course Description
This four-session course will help participants gain a better understanding of jazz music and its origins, from the descendants of African slaves, to the early 20th century recordings of Louis Armstrong, on to the very latest trends. Get familiar with the great American musical tradition that is jazz! Leader François A. Ouimet will also survey the programming of the Festival de Jazz International de Montréal (June-July 2025) and will recommend concerts.
Featuring music by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, and many more!
Books to Purchase: TBA
Please note that this course has a maximum enrollment of 16 students and that TMI does not allow participants to audit courses for free.
Course Details
Location: Atwater
First Session: Monday April 28th, 2025
Course Length: 4 weeks, Mondays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: François Ouimet
Degree Credit: 0 credits
Course Fee:
$80.00
Administration Fee:
$25.00
Total:
$105.00
Course fees are refundable in full before the first session. After the first session, a fee of $50 for the withdrawal will be applied. Refunds will not be issued after the second session. Please note that non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal.
Course leaders, and students wishing to use credit vouchers, should call (514) 935-9585 to pay by phone or to schedule an appointment to pay in person.