Endorsements
Improvisation Course
"This series by The Jazz Conception Company is extraordinarily well thought-out. The topics and the way they are sequenced are just right for students who are beginning to learn to improvise. Those who are already involved in jazz as improvisers and teachers will also find many valuable suggestions."
John Murphy Professor and Chair, Division of Jazz Studies
University of North Texas College of Music
"The Jazz Conception Company represents up-to-date, state-of-the-art jazz education. And with its low, unlimited-access subscription rate, it’s the best deal in jazz education. I especially recommend it to high school band directors who want to actually teach jazz as part of their jazz band rehearsals."
JB Dyas, PhD VP, Education and Curriculum Development
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
"…absolute top of the line in quality and content. You are getting the benefit of a truly experienced educator using the most up to date tools and techniques available for anyone interested in learning the basics of jazz. Someone has finally put it all together!!"
David Liebman Legendary Saxophonist
Professor, Manhattan School of Music
"I have been privy to a ground floor glimpse at this new, innovative Jazz ConceptionCompany video series, and predict great success for its effectiveness and popularity.My only complaint is that this series was not developed before I retired from HSPVA. I guarantee it would have been at the core of our improvisation curriculum!"
Robert "Doc" Morgan Director of Jazz Studies Emeritus
High School for Performing and Visual Art Houston, Texas
"Jazz Improvisation, hosted and taught by Jim Snidero, is a wonderful, comprehensive and incredibly interactive tool for jazz improvisers of all skill levels. As a tool for the college classroom and the individual student, it looks to be the next generation of advancement in teaching jazz improvisation."
Chip Mcneill Director of Jazz Studies
University of Illinois
"This website and downloadable app truly has it all for all levels of jazz students;improvisation, sound, phrasing, style, ear training, swing, learning tunes, getting organized, setting goals, and more.These materials and the dynamic presentation truly set the new standard for web-based jazz education resources."
Dr. Joe Gilman Artist-in-Residence
Brubeck Institute
"This online course created by The Jazz Conception Company promises to be a great resource for the developing high school improviser. I am confident that, with the assistance of this course of study, many more high school students will learn to develop cohesive, logical solos that swing."
Bill Sears Director of Jazz Studies
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Saxophone Course
"This is a fantastic, comprehensive course on jazz saxophone playing for students on virtually any level. I recommend it highly.”
Charlie Pillow- Premier NY Multi-Instrumentalist Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone<
Eastman School of Music
“Any serious jazz saxophone student would be well served to check out Jim and Walt’s insights into both fundamental and advanced techniques. Watch, listen and learn!”
Gary Keller Professor of Jazz Saxophone
University of Miami
“These lessons are clear, straight forward and musical. With a diligent and focused practice routine, these topics will certainly help to prepare students for entrance into my jazz saxophone studio.”
Brad Leali Associate Professor of Saxophone
University of North Texas
“This course sets the standard in this new genre of jazz instructional material. Hearing them demonstrate will inspire you to pick up your horn and start practicing!”
Tom Walsh Professor of Jazz Saxophone
Indiana University
“Thanks for putting together an affordable, common-sense approach in learning how to play jazz. I highly recommend this jazz course for all serious jazz musicians and jazz educators.”
Dick Oatts Co-leader, Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Professor of Jazz Studies, Temple University