Jazz Composers Present
https://JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians, & listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. We livestream Composer Spotlight Masterclasses, Listening Sessions, Foundational Focus Masterclasses, Roundtables, & Artist Q&As.
Our incredible Presenting Artists include Grammy winners and nominees, jazz legends, and exciting composers from around the world: Jim McNeely, Darcy James Argue, Rufus Reid, Ayn Inserto, Richard DeRosa, Miho Hazama, and many others!
Become a member today to participate in our full-length events and receive access to our **Complete** Archives Events Library - home to over 175 events! We are pleased to offer a variety of membership options to suit any budget. https://JazzComposersPresent.com/membership
**Attention music faculty and students**
We are pleased to partner with institutions to provide access to our content through their academic libraries. https://jazzcomposerspresent.com/institutional-partnership
Frank Carlberg on Composing With Motivic Cycles
Sherisse Rogers on Creating Interesting Basslines From Your Harmony
Rachel Eckroth on Writing Music Based On A Narrative Or Theme | @racheleckroth
Felipe Salles on Using Poetry To Inspire Composition | @sallesjazz
Bob Pilkington on Heterophonic Unison in Jazz Composition
Mike Tomaro on Developing Key Motifs In Introductions | @miketomaro5854
Christine Jensen on Sequencing and Transposition in Jazz Composition
Annie Booth on Strategies For Setting Poetry To Music | @AnnieBooth
Mike Holober on Building Drama Through Solo Backgrounds | @mikeholober6378
Rich DeRosa on Classical Influences in Jazz Composition
Ben Patterson on Harmonizing Soli Sections Using Planing | @2manEbones
John Hollenbeck on Reusing Themes Throughout A Piece | @johnehollenbeck
Jihye Lee on Making Thoughtful and Intentional Orchestration Choices | @JihyeLee
Jim McNeely on Free Counterpoint in Large Ensemble Jazz
Daniel Jamieson on Engaging Hooks Elevating Your Arrangements | @danjammusic
Danny Jonokuchi on Writing Songs That Challenge You As A Player | @DannyJonokuchiMusic
Ed Partyka on Creating Interest With Subtle Details
Florian Ross on Creating Effective Drum Mockups
Ayn Inserto on Writing For A Featured Guest Soloist | @ainserto
Fabia Mantwill on Collaborative Composition | @fabiamantwillofficial
Dave Rivello on The Value of Conductor Scores
Florian Hoefner on Borrowed Chords and Modal Interchange | @florianhjazz
Pete McGuinness on New Inspirations for Chromatic Composition | @PeteMcGuinness
John Yao on Composing Group Improvisation | @johnyaomusic
Danny Jonokuchi on Stacking Fourths and Quartal Harmony | @DannyJonokuchiMusic
Florian Ross on Solo Improvisation Inspiring Composition
Zach Rich on Composing Strong, Organic Melodies | @zacharyrich4069
Ed Partyka on Composing Creatively On A Deadline
Ben Patterson on Making It Weird: Tips For Avoiding Repetition | @2manEbones
Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol on Finding Harmony in Modal World Music | @msanlikol