January 2012

16-20 Jan (Week 1)
Subject/Topic: Introduction to Jazz, "All of Me"
Reflection Question: How did you find the beginning of jazz?

          I found jazz is a really interesting music. My teachers, each instrument teacher presented it really well by performing a jazz song and show the example of improvisation. We had some group activities to write questions that we want to know about jazz and something about jazz that we already knew.
          In instrument class, I received the chords of the song "All of Me". We actually figured out and studied the chords first in theory class so we can be more familiar with it and can play next time.


23-27 Jan (Week 2)
Subject/Topic: Roots of Jazz, chords "All of Me"
Reflection Question: How is my progress in learning the jazz?

          My progress in learning the roots of jazz is going well. It was pretty confusing at first but after studying it, I can understand it better. Now, I know how to read the chords and as well how to play it with my instrument. I will practice it in the instrument class.
          For instrument class, I already did the chords yesterday. Today, I practiced the A part or the first part of the song called "All of Me". I could do it well but I will practice the second part for the homework.