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Jonny May
Course
Advanced
02:26:56

Make your friend’s birthday party unforgettable with Happy Birthday in 7 fun styles. We’ll explore traditional, Latin Samba, Swing, Stride, Ragtime, Bass Cross-over, & Broadway Kickline.

Course Objectives
  • Learn 7 amazing styles: Traditional, Latin Samba, Swing, Stride, Ragtime, Crossed Hands, and Broadway
  • Discover the theory behind each musical style
  • Explore techniques such as slides, arpeggios, rag rolls, and ornamentations
  • Learn how to use dynamics and articulation
Learning Focus
  • Basslines
  • Reading
  • Songs
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