MUSI20235 Jazz Improvisation
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 6.25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 1.5 class hours a week
Is MUSI20235 hard?
MUSI20235: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 1.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Builds on Introduction to Improvisation with jazz: soloing over chord changes, writing and playing a solo on a jazz standard.
After it you can
- Solo over chord progressions with accompaniment
- Compose and notate a solo on a jazz standard
- Show jazz theory knowledge in a quiz
What you need first
MUSI20234 and (admission to D-MUSIC or admission to B-MUS)
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 40%, Projects 40%, Quizzes 20%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20235 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20235?
- Needs MUSI20234 and (admission to D-MUSIC or admission to B-MUS).
- Does MUSI20235 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 40%, Projects 40%, Quizzes 20%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20235 have?
- 1.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20235 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MUSI20235?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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