Talking Jazz 6: Teaching Jazz Values

Because jazz is founded on interactive collective improvisation, it’s often said that the music embodies democratic principles. “There is no better example of democracy than a jazz ensemble,” First Lady Michelle Obama has said.  Jazz also exemplifies such values as virtuosity and disciplined life-long practice. Jazz education can be used to transmit these and other  positive values to students of all ages, whether they are musicians or not. In this online webinar/Google Hangout, our expert panel of jazz educators will share experiences and provide concrete teaching suggestions.

This webinar is open to to anyone who loves jazz and wants to pass its lessons and rich heritage to our next generation; it may be especially relevant to teachers and educators working in all disciplines (not just music) who want to integrate jazz and jazz history into their classroom on either a one-time or a continuing basis.  It may be of particular interest to educators who want to participate in Jazz Appreciation Month and JazzApril activities this year.