Online Jazz Harmony Course

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

Next session: Monday 11 May 2026 · 7:30 PM · Online
Module 2: Minor Harmony
Students welcome from anywhere in the world.
Recordings of all previous sessions are available for new students (available for an additional discounted fee of £15).
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.

### 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 greater confidence when improvising.

### Who This Course Is For

Beginners

• Build a solid foundation in major and minor harmony
• Understand how chords function within 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 is due before the course begins.
Optional add-on: Access to recordings of all previous sessions for £15.
Places are limited to keep the group focused and interactive.

### How to Join

This is the first cohort of the course. You can still join Module 2, focusing on minor harmony and how to apply it in your playing over the coming weeks.
To join Module 2:
Send the £52 fee via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LexiTop8
Or message me through Meetup with any questions.

The second cohort is now open for booking with early bird access:

• Early Bird (full course): £88

Available until 30 June, before the second edition begins on 6 July.

To secure early bird access, pay the full amount via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LexiTop8

Regular Price (Second Cohort): £150
To book at the regular price:
Send a £63 deposit via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LexiTop8
Or message me through Meetup with any questions.

### About the Teacher

The course is led by Aleksandra Topczewska — a London-based jazz saxophonist, arranger, and educator.
She has performed at the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scott’s, and 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:
alekandratopczewskamusic.com