Jazz Unlocked: Theory I

Enjoy and understand jazz on a deeper level! Exploring jazz melody, harmony, and rhythm, this course also takes you on a journey through jazz history, connecting the music to the iconic artists who shaped it. With 5 video modules, 5 carefully curated playlists, and 5 listening guides, you’ll gain a richer, more profound appreciation of jazz!

 Through 5 engaging modules, you’ll explore the foundations of jazz and connect them to the legendary artists who shaped the genre

🎶 5 Core Video Modules:

Dive into the foundational aspects of jazz. You’ll learn how the chords, melodies, and rhtythms come together to create the unique sound of jazz. And the best part?  You can learn at your own pace, fitting study into your schedule.

🎵 Curated Playlists:

Each module comes with a curated playlist that highlights important artists and their famous recordings.  These playlist are more than just enjoyable listens–they connect directly to the music theory you’re learning, making the concepts come alive in real-time.

📝 Extra Resources:

To support your learning journey, we provide additional resources like listening guides and worksheets.  These tools will help you apply what you’ve learned, making sure you not only understand the theory but also know how to hear it in the music you love.

For only $59, you get:

☑️ Deeper Enjoyment of Jazz: This course helps you unlock the structure and beauty of jazz, from its melodies and harmonies to its rhythms, allowing you to appreciate the music on a deeper level. Learning about Jazz History also connects what you learn to the artists you love.

☑️ Comprehensive Learning Resources: The course includes 5 video modules, listening guides, and extra resources to support your learning, providing a structured yet flexible way to explore jazz.

☑️ Lifetime Access: Complete the 5 modules on your own schedule, fitting seamlessly into your busy life. Your purchase give you LIFETIME access to the course!

☑️ Transform Your Listening Experience: By learning the structures of jazz, you’ll listen to jazz recordings with a new perspective, identifying techniques and appreciating the artistry behind the music.

☑️ Discounted Price: Originally $100, the course is now on sale for $59, offering incredible value for an enriching jazz education.

Meet your teacher

Quentin Walston has over ten years of jazz education and performance experience.  An expert in his field, he is recognized by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council. In addition to sharing jazz knowledge online to his 225,000 followers, Quentin gives workshops & seminars for all adults and children on jazz, composition, and music history.  He performs with his jazz trio and has been featured on NPR, PBS, and multiple radio stations & podcasts.

Quentin Walston is a trusted jazz educator by music publishers, instrument makers, & arts organizations.

“Quentin brings an extremely educational, intellectual, informative, and fun approach to many about the wonderful legacy of jazz” – The Billy Strayhorn Foundation

— Galen Demus/Jazz Education Coordinator

Course Reviews

“ The course was a perfect fit for me … Extremely well structured, the length of the videos was ideal to do one part a day. It was always a joy coming back, and knowing that I could view another part the next day. I learned a lot, and the few things I did know, were deepened further. Wonderful experience, I enjoyed it A LOT!”

— David P.

“Your piano skills are superb. Lots of great music covered. You have a wealth of knowledge.”

— C. Wagner

“Very good structure!! ”

— T. Pham