MUSP2710

Advanced Improvisation

Name: Advanced Improvisation
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

This course offers the advanced improvisor the opportunity to build higher order skills of improvisation in the jazz and rock idioms. While the course entails extensive instruction in music theory, the focus is on application of theoretical concepts to real-world improvisational contexts. The course outlines advanced concepts in melody-shaping, form/harmony, and musical style.

Course overview

Department: Music Performance
School: MCAS
Credits: 0

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

5.00 / 5

Based on 5 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Eric L Kniffin
Fall 2026
Eric Kniffin
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025 · Official rating 5.00/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Eric L Kniffin · Lyons Hall 409 M 08:00PM-08:50PM · Offered