Jazz and Blues Basics

          Module 1: Fundamentals of Jazz and Blues

Section 1: Introduction to Jazz  
- Lesson 1: What is Jazz?  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Jazz?  
- Lesson 2: Key Elements of Jazz  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Elements of Jazz  

Section 2: Introduction to Blues  
- Lesson 1: What is Blues?  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: What is Blues?  
- Lesson 2: Key Elements of Blues  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Key Elements of Blues  

Section 3: Understanding Rhythm  
- Lesson 1: Basic Jazz Rhythms  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basic Jazz Rhythms  
- Lesson 2: Basic Blues Rhythms  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Blues Rhythms  

Section 4: Musical Instruments in Jazz and Blues  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Piano and Guitar  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Piano and Guitar  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Saxophone and Trumpet  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Saxophone and Trumpet  

Section 5: Listening and Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Listening to Classic Tracks  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listening to Classic Tracks  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Patterns  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Identifying Patterns  


Module 2: Exploring Jazz Rhythms

Section 1: Swing and Shuffle  
- Lesson 1: Swing Feel Basics  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Swing Feel Basics  
- Lesson 2: Shuffle Rhythm Basics  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Shuffle Rhythm Basics  

Section 2: Understanding Meter  
- Lesson 1: Basic Time Signatures  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic Time Signatures  
- Lesson 2: Counting Beats  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Counting Beats  

Section 3: Syncopation in Jazz  
- Lesson 1: Simple Syncopated Patterns  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Simple Syncopated Patterns  
- Lesson 2: Hand Clapping Exercises  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Hand Clapping Exercises  

Section 4: Call and Response  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Call in Music  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Call in Music  
- Lesson 2: Response Patterns  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Response Patterns  

Section 5: Interactive Rhythm Exercises  
- Lesson 1: Clapping Back Rhythms  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Clapping Back Rhythms  
- Lesson 2: Group Rhythm Games  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Rhythm Games  


Module 3: Discovering Blues Scales

Section 1: Scale Basics  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Scales  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Scales  
- Lesson 2: Major vs Minor  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Major vs Minor  

Section 2: The Blues Scale  
- Lesson 1: What is a Blues Scale?  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: What is a Blues Scale?  
- Lesson 2: The Structure of the Blues Scale  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Structure of the Blues Scale  

Section 3: Playing Blues Scales  
- Lesson 1: Finger Positioning on Piano/Guitar  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Finger Positioning on Piano/Guitar  
- Lesson 2: Basic Blues Licks  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Blues Licks  

Section 4: Listening to the Blues  
- Lesson 1: Famous Blues Scale Examples  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Famous Blues Scale Examples  
- Lesson 2: Identifying the Blues Scale in Music  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Identifying the Blues Scale in Music  

Section 5: Creative Practice  
- Lesson 1: Improv with the Blues Scale (Simple Patterns)  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Improv with the Blues Scale (Simple Patterns)  
- Lesson 2: Group Jamming Exercises  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Jamming Exercises  


Module 4: Introduction to Improvisation Techniques

Section 1: Basics of Improvisation  
- Lesson 1: What is Improvisation?  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Improvisation?  
- Lesson 2: Improvisation Rules in Jazz and Blues  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Improvisation Rules in Jazz and Blues  

Section 2: Simple Improvisation Patterns  
- Lesson 1: Using the Blues Scale for Improvisation  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using the Blues Scale for Improvisation  
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Melody Lines  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Simple Melody Lines  

Section 3: Listening and Mimicking  
- Lesson 1: Listening to Improvisation Examples  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Listening to Improvisation Examples  
- Lesson 2: Imitation Exercises  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Imitation Exercises  

Section 4: Developing Personal Style  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Rhythm Variations  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Rhythm Variations  
- Lesson 2: Simple Embellishments  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Embellishments  

Section 5: Group Improvisation  
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Improvisation Techniques  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collaborative Improvisation Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Performance Practice  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Performance Practice  


Module 5: Performance and Expression

Section 1: Stage Presence Basics  
- Lesson 1: Expressing Emotion in Music  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Expressing Emotion in Music  
- Lesson 2: Basic Performance Skills  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Performance Skills  

Section 2: Performance Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Playing in a Band Setting  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Playing in a Band Setting  
- Lesson 2: Communication Through Music  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Communication Through Music  

Section 3: Interactive Performance Skills  
- Lesson 1: Performing with a Backing Track  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Performing with a Backing Track  
- Lesson 2: Coordinated Group Performance  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Coordinated Group Performance  

Section 4: Expression Through Instrumentation  
- Lesson 1: Dynamic Playing  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Dynamic Playing  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Timbre and Tone  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring Timbre and Tone  

Section 5: Final Review and Showcase  
- Lesson 1: Recap and Review of Learned Concepts  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recap and Review of Learned Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Informal Performance Practice  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Informal Performance Practice