Box Hill Institute

Melodic Improvisation (BHI)

Offered by Box Hill Institute,
Melodic Improvisation (BHI)

Music is a language, used to communicate emotions and feelings. To master music, like language, understanding its structure is important.

This short course is an introduction to melodic improvisation. Apply this to your practice and performance as you progress and you'll be well on your way.
This can also be used as a taster of, or as preparation for entry into, one of Box Hill Institute's music performance courses.

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