London Saxophone Social

## Online Jazz Harmony Course – Understand What's Really Happening in Jazz Standards

Next session: Monday 13 April 2026 ·7:30 PM · Online · 5 sessions still to come.
Students welcome from anywhere in the world.
Presentations of all previous sessions are available for new students.

Do you sometimes feel lost when improvising over jazz standards?
Maybe you know scales but still find it difficult to understand what’s really happening in the chord changes ?
This 8-week online course is designed to help you build a clear and practical understanding of jazz harmony, so you can navigate standards with more confidence when improvising.

### Who This Course Is For

Beginners

• Build a solid foundation in major and minor harmony
• Understand how chords function inside real jazz standards
• Gain clarity on scales, chord tones, and basic progressions

Intermediate Players

• Strengthen your command of II–V–I progressions in all keys
• Learn to use extensions and substitutions
• Analyse and navigate jazz standards more independently

Suitable for saxophonists and other instrumentalists, who want to better understand harmony and improve their improvisation.

### Course Structure

• 8 online sessions divided into 2 modules
• Clear progression from foundations to application
• Practice-focused and Interactive sessions
• Recording of every session sent by email after class

### International Students Welcome

Participants from anywhere in the world are welcome (Europe, Asia, USA, etc.).

### Investment

Full course (8 sessions): Introductory price £88 (regular £135)
Modules available separately: £52 each
A £38 deposit secures your place.
The remaining balance due before the course begins.
Places are limited to keep the group focused and interactive.

### How to Join

Send the £38 deposit via PayPal to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LexiTop8
Or message me through Meetup with any questions.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
The course is led by Aleksandra Topczewska — London-based jazz saxophonist, arranger and educator.
She performs at the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scott's and at festivals across Europe alongside artists including Gary Crosby, Chaka Khan and Binker Golding.
"Aleksandra's melodic flair, volleys of succulent notes and piercing flute song flew through Soho." — Morning Star
More information: aleksandratopczewskamusic.com