Classical Piano & Organ Improvisation 1 (Mozart & Haydn Style)

“If only I could improvise and sound like Mozart or Haydn”. Well you can and our prize-winning masterclass tutor, Dr Jason Roberts, teaches you in a really clear step-by-step way. The first course in our series of three, starts with how to structure your melody. You are sure to wow your friends!

Make a Tune 1: Q&A

Schoenberg was a famous composer who also had a unique perspective on the construction of music alongside a very broad historical knowledge. One of his famous books (these could even be called “text books”) is called “Fundamentals of Composition”. It’s this book that has inspired this series of courses.

“A theme – the “Period” – it’s a closed form, harmonically stable. At the end you feel like you’ve arrived somewhere and it’s time to rest.” Jason Roberts.

1. Construction (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)

2. Melodic Contour

3. Thematic Skeletons

4. Harmonic Implications & Cadences

5. Modern Variants (Stravinsky)

6. Traditional Variant (Cwm Rhondda)

7. Extended Variant (Mozart K279)

8. Recognisability & the Elements of Music

Dr Jason Roberts is a highly renowned organist at Blessed Sacrament, New York. Formerly he was at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan, New York City which has over 2000 members and has an equally impressive history of stunning musicians..

He began his musical career as a chorister at St. George’s Cathedral in Perth, Western Australia; and is a graduate of Rice University, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and the Manhattan School of Music. He is winner of the 2008 American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation and the 2007 Albert Schweitzer Organ Competition USA, and he has been a finalist at competitions in St. Albans, England and Haarlem, The Netherlands.

Jason spent several years as Organist/Choirmaster at St. James’s Episcopal Church in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA before moving to New York in 2014. He serves on the faculty at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and keeps an active recital schedule.

His compositions have been performed at Princeton University Chapel in New Jersey, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and at Westminster Abbey in London, among other venues. Roberts has served on the music ministry at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York and at St. James Episcopal Church in Hartford, Connecticut, and has taught on the faculty at Westminster Choir College. He has a PhD from Manhattan School of Music, a master’s degree from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from Rice University in Houston.3. Extended Chorale Prelude, Early Trios and Fugal Textures.

Our music masterclass courses are self-study digital courses embedded with information, interactive music software (scores), exercises, objectives, tasks, teaching pedagogy and videos of celebrities and international level musicians explaining and demonstrating key skills. Certificates are awarded at the end of each course.

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Unlock a rich, flexible, and inspiring music education experience designed for musicians of all levels. Whichever area of musical learning inspires you, our world-class performers offer it all.

A Quick Look at a Typical Masterclass Course

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Thorough Musicianship
Creativity, improvisation, and ear training are seamlessly integrated with popular, gospel, classical and jazz melodies to help you achieve true musical freedom.

Unique Learning Journey
Our tailored methodology emphasises improvisation and aural skills first, with notation used to support—not restrict—your creativity.

Certification
Courses include clear objectives, tasks, and fun quizzes that lead to downloadable certificates—perfect for motivation and recognition.

Gamification
Track your progress and climb the league tables by earning certificate points and logging in regularly.

️ Interactive Software
Our custom music software links visual notation with sound to enhance your creativity and understanding.

Celebrity Masterclasses
Learn from internationally acclaimed musicians and award-winning performers through high-quality video lessons and real-world demonstrations.

Expert Pedagogy
Each self-study course is structured with professional teaching principles, goal-setting, progress tracking, and step-by-step tasks.

Flexible Learning
Study from home, at your own pace. Affordable monthly fees and no need to travel—music learning that fits your lifestyle.

Human Touch
Get personalised support from our expert team and request custom courses tailored to your goals.

Personalised Experience
Receive bespoke course recommendations and guided learning plans based on your interests and skill level.

For All Levels
A wide range of self-study courses, celebrity masterclasses, and optional 1-1 lessons designed for adult and teenage musicians, university/conservatoire students, home schoolers, and music therapists.

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A Quick Look at a Typical Masterclass Course

•  Celebrity video lessons
•  Objectives & exercises
•  Progress tracking
• ️ Interactive music software
•  Certificate on completion