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Children's Guided Participation in Jazz Improvisation: A Study of the 'Improbasen' Learning Centre

Children's Guided Participation in Jazz Improvisation: A Study of the 'Improbasen' Learning Centre

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Improbasen is a Norwegian private learning center that offers beginner's instrumental tuition within jazz improvisation for children between the ages of 7 and 15. This book highlights features from the micro-interactions within the lessons, the organization of Improbasen, and its international activity, and how children systematically acquire tools for improvisation and shared codes for interplay. It critically engages in current discussions about jazz pedagogy, inclusion and gender equity, beginning instrumental tuition, creativity, and authenticity in childhood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Improbasen is a Norwegian private learning center dedicated to providing beginner-level instrumental tuition in jazz improvisation for children aged 7 to 15. This captivating book emerged from a two-year ethnographic study that delved into the dynamic teaching and learning processes at Improbasen. It sheds light on various aspects, including the intricate micro-interactions within lessons, the organization of Improbasen, and its international endeavors.

The insights presented in this book will be of immense value to music teachers, students, and scholars in the fields of music education and jazz research. It showcases how children systematically acquire the necessary tools for improvisation and develop shared codes for interplay, fostering a global and creative musical practice with improvisation as its educational foundation.

Furthermore, this book critically engages with current discussions surrounding jazz pedagogy, inclusion, and gender equity in music education. It explores the significance of beginning instrumental tuition, creativity, and authenticity in childhood. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a CC BY NC ND Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International license, ensuring widespread access and dissemination of its valuable content.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367628062

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