Testimonials
What world-class musicians, educators and social entrepreneurs are saying about Dr. Tepper
Aryeh Tepper is a friend and learning partner who deeply understands Israeli music and culture, jazz and their interconnections. For anyone who wants to learn about Israeli culture and also loves music, I offer Aryeh's course my highest recommendation.
Globally celebrated Israeli jazz musician
Aryeh Tepper possesses a heightened sensitivity to the ways in which musical sounds and cultural manners and mores come together to constitute the fabric of a society. I study with him on a consistent basis, and I am happy to offer him my highest recommendation as a teacher.
Renowned classical composer and Professor of Composition (Emiretus) at the Univ. of Arizona
I had the good fortune to enroll in one of Dr. Aryeh Tepper's music classes. Aryeh's thoughtful and dynamic teaching style inspired deep and lively discussions, appreciation for his insights, and an ever-expanding curiosity. He understands Israeli society from the inside and out, bringing to the subject extensive knowledge, passion, and cultural perspective. Students will find Aryeh's courses both intellectually stimulating and inspiring. Enroll now!
Executive Director of the American Sephardi Federation
Aryeh Tepper is a friend and learning partner who deeply understands Israeli music and culture, jazz and their interconnections. For anyone who wants to learn about Israeli culture and also loves music, I offer Aryeh's course my highest recommendation.
Globally celebrated Israeli jazz musician
I had the good fortune to enroll in one of Dr. Aryeh Tepper's music classes. Aryeh's thoughtful and dynamic teaching style inspired deep and lively discussions, appreciation for his insights, and an ever-expanding curiosity. He understands Israeli society from the inside and out, bringing to the subject extensive knowledge, passion, and cultural perspective. Students will find Aryeh's courses both intellectually stimulating and inspiring. Enroll now!
Executive Director of the American Sephardi Federation
Aryeh Tepper possesses a heightened sensitivity to the ways in which musical sounds and cultural manners and mores come together to constitute the fabric of a society. I study with him on a consistent basis, and I am happy to offer him my highest recommendation as a teacher.
Renowned classical composer and Professor of Composition (Emiretus) at the Univ. of Arizona
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Dr. Aryeh Tepper
Dr. Aryeh Tepper is a distinguished scholar whose lectures on music and culture have ranged from Ben Gurion University to the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. With a rich teaching background, Dr. Tepper engages audiences in both academic settings and live performances, skilfully exploring genres ranging from Israeli music and Sephardi piyut (liturgical song) to jazz, and illuminating the broader social impact of music. His teaching reflects a genuine passion for revealing the profound ways in which music, culture, and society intersect.
Popular Music as a Mirror and Shaper of Israeli Identity
Learn how Israeli pop music has reflected, contested, and redefined Israeli identity
Musical Encounters: Immigrant Waves and Cultural Fusion
Examine how successive waves of immigration brought diverse musical traditions to Israel, resulting in a unique blending of styles and the emergence of new genres that bridge East and West.
The Rise of Israeli Jazz
Discover the innovative flourishing of Israeli jazz and its growing acclaim on the international stage.
When and Where
Embark on a musical-cultural adventure on Zoom Conveniently find all class materials on Google Drive 12-Session Schedule All times are 1:00 PM EST (No sessions fall on Jewish holidays) Thu, Sept 11 Tue, Sept 16 Thu, Sept 18 Tue, Sept 30 Thu, Oct 16 Tue, Oct 21 Thu, Oct 23 Tue, Oct 28 Thu, Oct 30 Tue, Nov 4 Thu, Nov 6 Tue, Nov 11
Contact
For more information, reach out to Dr. Tepper at [email protected]
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Explore the depths of a fascinating and often misunderstood country
$400.00