JPER
1217

JCM Fundamentals: Improvisation 1

College of Performing Arts: Jazz

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 1
Spring 2026
Taught By: Junko Arita
Section: A

CRN: 9117

Credits: 3

This improvisation-based course combines elements of music theory, ear training, and rhythmic analysis to prepare students with the fundamental skills they will need to fully engage with blues as a foundational feature of American music. *Undergraduate students at The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music must receive a grade of C- or higher in any course required for the BFA degree for that course to satisfy the requirements for College of Performing Arts majors.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:24pm EST 12/23/2025

JCM Fundamentals: Improv 1
Fall 2025
Taught By: Sonya Belaya
Section: A

CRN: 9849

Credits: 3

This improvisation-based course combines elements of music theory, ear training, and rhythmic analysis to prepare students with the fundamental skills they will need to fully engage with blues as a foundational feature of American music.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:24pm EST 12/23/2025

JCM Fundamentals: Improv 1
Fall 2025
Taught By: Junko Arita
Section: B

CRN: 10398

Credits: 3

This improvisation-based course combines elements of music theory, ear training, and rhythmic analysis to prepare students with the fundamental skills they will need to fully engage with blues as a foundational feature of American music.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 13

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:24pm EST 12/23/2025

JCM Fundamentals: Improv 1
Fall 2025
Taught By: Junko Arita
Section: E

CRN: 12860

Credits: 3

This improvisation-based course combines elements of music theory, ear training, and rhythmic analysis to prepare students with the fundamental skills they will need to fully engage with blues as a foundational feature of American music.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:24pm EST 12/23/2025

JCM Fundamentals: Improv 1
Fall 2025
Taught By: Jameson Baum
Section: D

CRN: 18564

Credits: 3

This improvisation-based course combines elements of music theory, ear training, and rhythmic analysis to prepare students with the fundamental skills they will need to fully engage with blues as a foundational feature of American music.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 8

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:24pm EST 12/23/2025