About the Jazzschool - The Jazzschool

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About

The Jazzschool

The Jazzschool provides music education and performance opportunities for people of all ages and levels of ability. Consisting of the Jazzschool Adult Music Program and the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program, the Jazzschool operates year-round on a quarterly basis and offers an array of courses, ensembles, performance opportunities, and workshops to build all aspects of musicianship. Students are frequently featured in concert performances, free to the public. With a formidable faculty of renowned musicians and educators, the Jazzschool is a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s thriving music scene.

PROGRAMS

Adult Music Program

The Jazzschool Adult Music Program offers enriching opportunities for instrumentalists and vocalists of all levels to learn and play jazz and related styles from around the world. Our program is designed for adults of all ages, with classes held throughout the week.

We offer a wide variety of ensembles and classes, covering styles ranging from jazz and blues to Brazilian, funk, Latin, and more. You’ll have the chance to work with renowned artists and educators, deepening your musical skills in a supportive environment.

We also provide short-term workshops, camps, and intensives throughout the year, both in-person and online. Whether you’re looking to learn a new instrument, improve your chops, or simply enjoy making music with others, the Jazzschool Adult Music Program offers a welcoming space for you to grow as a musician and explore your musical passions.

Young Musicians Program

The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program is a comprehensive music education and performance program designed specifically for middle and high school instrumentalists and vocalists between the ages of 11 and 18.

Students work with professional artists and educators, strengthening performance skills, expanding knowledge of theory and improvisation, and learning about the foundations of jazz and related styles of music. Participants have access to weekly ensemble classes, tailored to the skill level of the ensemble members.

We also offer camps and intensives throughout the year, providing even more opportunities for young musicians to hone their skills and make music with peers.

Workshops

Visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty lead fascinating and practical workshops, typically held on Saturdays and Sundays in a single session of two or three hours in length. Past workshops have featured prominent, world-class jazz artists Patrick Bartley, Ron Carter, Peter Erskine, Donald Harrison, Sheila Jordan, Nguyên Lê, Dave Liebman, Bobby McFerrin, Janis Siegel, and countless others.

Concerts

Throughout the year, visiting artists, faculty, and students perform for the public, creating a real-world incubator for developing fresh ideas and gaining valuable audience exposure in the Bay Area scene. The school has hosted internationally renowned jazz recording and touring artists Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Taylor Eigsti, Sara Gazarek, Jeremy Pelt, Sachal Vasandani, and many others.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Jazzschool is proud to offer scholarship and financial aid opportunities. To apply, please submit an application.

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The Jazzschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in the admissions process or in the awarding of financial aid on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.