Learn to swing to the rhythm of the city with jazz music classes in NYC, where you can dive into the world of improvisation, syncopation, and iconic jazz standards.
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The Korea Society @ 950 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Join us for a cool summer night of inventive jazz fusion with the Sangmin Lee Group, led by renowned Korean jazz artist, drummer, and composer Sangmin Lee. Sit back and listen as the group performs Sangmin Lee’s non-traditional and eclectic original compositions. Lee provides introductions to each arrangement, and will explain his inspirations, musical influences, and technique. After the performance, Lee, one of Korea’s most sought-after...
New York Jazz Workshop @ 853 7th Ave., New York, NY
The group guitar workshop is perfect for beginner and intermediate players who would like to take their skills to the next level. Always wanted to learn guitar but balked at the cost of a private lessons? Learn how to play popular songs as well as blues and jazz in a group setting. Led by Chris Mariner this class will teach you how to play chords, learn a tune, write a tune, and improvise. Chris can be heard in a wide variety of ensembles ranging...
New York Jazz Academy @ 166 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, Mineola, NY
Improv Workshops programs bring together players of similar levels and goals, in an effort to develop as jazz improvisers while working on core repertoire in the jazz canon. Improv workshops are a low-cost and worthwhile alternative to small ensembles, and they are appropriate for any player wanting to work more intently on improv specifics including vocabulary, understanding chord changes, and developing a stronger sense of jazz style. Classes...
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The “Swing Era” is that brief, remarkable period in American musical history when jazz was America’s popular music and its stars were household names—Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bennie Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw. We’ll explore the emergence of this “swing” style along with the distinctive characteristics of the leading bands and soloists of the era. We then examine how, beginning in the late 1930’s, a small...
This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. Learn from the best! If you’re starting out on a new instrument, our Partner Lessons offer engaging, personalized instruction at a great value from our renowned teaching...
Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY
Workshop focusing on improvising on everything from Blues through Standards from Jerome Kern, Cole Porter through Charlie Parker. All instruments welcome. Basic proficiency on your instrument is fine; open to jazz beginners and intermediate players. Whether you are interested in learning how to improvise in jazz, blues, or even rock, you will gain valuable insight in how to confidently navigate improvisation.
These three jazz masters have led this workshop in conservatories around the world, and have impeccably perfected the key components to teaching improvisation. This workshop covers many different composition styles, as well as harmonic, melodic and rhythmic principles. Marc Mommaas will lead the program and will be joined by Tim Horner on the first two days and by Tony Moreno on the second two. Register today for your opportunity to sharpen this...
Students work through improvisation and jazz styles while also developing musical fundamentals, including instrumental technique, note-reading skills, music theory, ensemble performance practice, the jazz songbook, and more. Junior Jazz Workshop is open to exceptional talented students, ages 8-11. All rehearsals are coached by leading jazz educators and professionals. Performance opportunities vary year to year. Students have performed at...
New York Jazz Workshop @ Virtual Classroom
This vocal workshop is open to beginner and intermediate students looking to develop vocal technique while tapping into the language of jazz. Whether you are an aspiring singer or an instrumentalist who would like to do more singing, If you are looking for singing classes in New York City, this workshop will give you the ability to learn the foundations necessary to develop your singing voice, learn a vast selection of jazz standards and...
Experience the ultimate jazz immersion in the heart of New York City with a renowned music program that emphasizes practical playing, visits to iconic jazz venues, and meetings with influential players. Enhance your understanding of harmony, melody, and jazz styles, while participating in performance ensembles that promote collaborative music-making. Join us for an unforgettable week of jazz education and inspiration.
Developed by NYJA® founder Javier Arau (a 2024 Grammy®-nominee for the Grammy® Educator award), Jazz Foundations delves into the roots of jazz harmony, improvisation, theory, notation, and its many applications. It is highly recommended for anyone wanting to build a strong foundation in jazz music. This course is cumulative and will reference material being taught in other classes at New York Jazz Academy®. Each session is designed to engage...
New York Jazz Academy @ 263 W 86th St, New York, NY
Students will be able to learn how to navigate common and uncommon jazz chord progressions. Their most popular workshop. Whether you are new to jazz or are looking to reach the next level, this class is for you. Jazz Improvisation Made Easy is a hands-on workshop that helps players navigate common and uncommon jazz chord progressions. This workshop combines hands-on analysis and insight into select songs in the jazz canon with a guided jam...
New York Jazz Academy @ 263 W 86th St, New York, NY
Children will experience an exciting musical repertoire designed to enrich and develop an early appreciation, awareness and understanding of musical fundamentals. Jelly Jamz is an innovative, dynamic, and thoroughly researched jazz program for infants and toddlers. Jelly Jamz introduces jazz music to young children, ages 6 months to 4 years. The dynamic Jelly Jamz curriculum draws upon classic and modern jazz, original songs, and traditional folk...
Students will learn information about key jazz musicians through the use of listening examples and discussion. Are you unsure about what scales to play when you see a chord symbol? Would you like to work on your rhythm? Would you like to know how to learn a tune effectively? Would you like to expand your repertoire? Do you want to improve your improvisation skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions this workshop is for you! The class...
Learn to write and arrange your own music! In this exciting 2-day intensive, students will learn about the process of creating original jazz compositions. By analyzing works from the jazz repertoire, participants will gain new incites into the roles of melody, harmony, improvisation, and form within a variety of compositions. Students will walk away inspired and encouraged to apply these techniques to their own compositions. Emphasis will be placed...
Calling all community jazz musicians! Perform classic big band literature, Latin music, funk tunes and more with the York College Big Band. Founded in 2007, the YCBB explores large ensemble repertoire and is an active ensemble on and off campus. Students must be able to read music. An audition is required and space is limited.
New York Jazz Academy @ 263 W 86th St, New York, NY
Students will learn how to read and outline chord symbols on their instruments, with the aim of using these outlines in improvisation. An 8-week course delving into the basics of jazz harmony and theory. This class will emphasize the importance of the major scale, and how it relates to chords, melodies, and progressions found in jazz. This course is cumulative, and will reference material being taught in other classes. Students will be...
In this class you will learn the fundamentals of jazz guitar performance in a simple and approachable manner and you will be playing jazz from day one. You will learn the basics of soloing on important jazz songs and learn the chords needed to play these tunes. Learn how to start playing jazz guitar now! This class is perfect for guitarists who are looking to begin their journey into the world of jazz guitar. All the material is presented...
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Students attending this class will learn tap into their inner soul diva while gaining valuable performance experience. Each week perform in front of your peers and rapidly strengthen your chops with the support of an experienced jazz vocal coach and a professional pianist. For three weeks out of the semester, students will rehearse and then perform with a professional jazz trio.
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Students attending this class will treasure this opportunity to rehearse in an ensemble and develop the technique and confidence for public performance. Adult students at an intermediate level or higher.
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