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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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Jazz Singing with Michelle Walker

New York Jazz Workshop @ 265 W 37th St, New York, NY

Learn from the extraordinary Michelle Walker, a versatile jazz singer with a beautifully distinctive voice, in this intermediate and advanced-level workshop. With a blend of blues, bebop, swing, and soul, Walker's charismatic performances will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat with every note.

(18) Intermediate 18 and older
$335

4 sessions

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Vocal Jazz Workshops

New York Jazz Academy @ 15 W 39 St, New York, NY

Elevate your vocal jazz skills with expert guidance at this renowned music academy. Dive into American Standards, scatting, and performance techniques in a supportive and interactive environment. Enhance your stage presence and improvisation skills in this dynamic workshop setting.

(2) All levels 18 and older
$800

8 sessions

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Spring Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy @ 15 W 39 St, New York, NY

Experience the vibrant world of jazz in the heart of New York City with immersive music camps that offer practical playing experience, visits to iconic venues, and interaction with influential players. Elevate your understanding of harmony and gain invaluable insight into jazz styles in these popular intensives for musicians of all ages.

(2) All levels 13 and older
$1,395

5 sessions

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Summer Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy @ 15 W 39 St, New York, NY

Take your jazz skills to the next level this summer with the highly sought-after summer music camps at the New York Jazz Academy. Immerse yourself in a week of practical playing experience, collaborative music-making, and jazz exploration alongside talented musicians from all over. Elevate your musicality and leave with a deeper understanding of harmony, melody, and jazz styles.

(2) All levels 13 and older
$1,395

5 sessions

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Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expertly led by renowned jazz educator, this workshop guides musicians of different levels to hone their improvisational skills and learn new tunes in a relaxed environment! The course aims to teach the modes of the major and harmonic minor scales and how they apply to improvising over jazz standards. Part of each class is devoted to improvising over easy standards and jazz tunes such as “Autumn Leaves,” “Black Orpheus,” and “Blue Monk.”...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$655

20 sessions

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Jazz Keyboard (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the fundamentals of jazz keyboard with performer and educator, Jamie Reynolds. The Beginner level covers the fundamentals of jazz harmony, rhythm, melody, improvisation, and repertoire from the jazz pianist’s perspective. Topics include chord voicings, rhythmic “comping,” and solo piano styles. The repertoire consists of songs from the Great American Songbook and jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Sonny Rollins. Class size is limited...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$680

20 sessions

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Jazz Keyboard (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expand upon the fundamentals of jazz keyboard. The Intermediate course continues the areas of study covered at the Beginner class at a more challenging level. New topics include jazz improvisation vocabulary, harmonic guide tones, and comping patterns. The repertoire may delve into the compositions of legendary jazz musicians such as Duke Ellington and Horace Silver. Class size is limited to three students to maximize individual attention while working...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$680

20 sessions

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Jazz Combos

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore the world of blues, standards and jazz tunes under the guidance of professional jazz artist and educator, Ed MacEachen. Bassists, guitarists, and pianists should be able to read chord symbols at a minimum and others should be decent readers. All should have some experience improvising on jazz standards (“Autumn Leaves,” “Summertime,” etc.).

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$705

20 sessions

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Six Giants of Jazz

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Take an in-depth look at the work of six remarkable giants of jazz, each a legend, each a major contributor to the language and repertory of jazz, as well as the evolution of the composer’s role in jazz music.   Exploring their work and lives takes us from New Orleans to Chicago and New York; from the beginning of jazz to the cross-section of soul and cool jazz, blues and classical music that was Manhattan jazz in the 1950s; the freedom...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$370

11 sessions

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Jazz Workshop

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expertly led by renowned jazz educator Ed MacEachen, this virtual workshop guides musicians of different levels to hone their improvisational skills and learn new tunes in a relaxed environment! Some music reading capabilities is a must. Bassists, guitarists and pianists should be able to read chord symbols at a minimum and others should be passable readers. The course aims to teach the modes of the major and harmonic minor scales and how they apply...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$305

8 sessions

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Jazz Keyboard (Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expand upon the fundamentals of jazz keyboard. The Advanced course picks up where the intermediate course left off. New topics will include advanced jazz scales, “upper-structure” chords and harmonic alterations, chord substitutions, and advanced rhythmic concepts. Students will delve into the compositions of legendary jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter. Class size is limited to three students to maximize individual attention...

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$265

7 sessions

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Jazz in Concert

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Jazz and Ragtime, with their syncopated rhythms and blues inflected harmony, were the first American musical styles to capture the imagination of Europe. Once Gershwin exploded on the concert scene in the 1920s with Rhapsody in Blue, this unique musical language was being utilized and transformed by the most prominent American and European classical composers, as well as American jazz composers, in the creation of works that rank among the most...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$130

9 sessions

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Learn to Play Congas

New York Jazz Academy @ 625 W 55th St, New York, NY

Students will learn the essence of Afro-Cuban drumming. No experience necessary. Beginner to advanced musicians will play in an ensemble setting, learning Bolero, Tumbao, Mambo, Salsa, Guaguanco and many more. Get your groove on, and learn conga drums today.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Teen Jazz Improv Workshop

New York Jazz Academy @ 263 W 86th St, New York, NY

Students will learn jazz styles, improvisation and jazz theory. The Teen Improvisation Workshop offers a chance for teens (ages 13-19) to learn jazz styles, improvisation, and jazz theory. Weekly sessions involve ensemble rehearsals, theory classes, and guest masterclasses. Performance opportunities vary year to year. Students recently performed at Carnegie Hall, on NBC Television, for NYC Mayor Bloomberg and at major NYC jazz clubs. Whether you...

(2) All levels 13 - 19 years old
No upcoming schedules
$640

17 sessions

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Custom Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy @ 251 W 30th St, New York, NY

New York Jazz Academy Jazz Intensives are NYC’s most popular jazz programs for jazz musicians, including both teens and adults. These unique music camps emphasize practical playing experience through a variety of classes, clinics, and performance activities for today’s jazz musician. Intensives include a completely immersive jazz experience that incorporates visits to major New York City jazz venues, including clubs, historical sites, and visits...

(2) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,095

88 sessions

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Vocalnomics

New York Jazz Academy @ 619 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Students will be able to learn the 5 basic vocal survival skills. Vocalnomics is a vocal boot camp for the serious Vocal Artist. Vocalnomics teaches 5 basic Vocal survival skills:  Using your voice properly. Understanding the legacy of vocal jazz, diction, lyrics and writing lyrics.  Singing easily in all tempos and rhythmic time signatures. Knowing how to prepare for a show. Learning to sing many vocal styles to develop your...

(2) Advanced 13 and older
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$480

8 sessions

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Bebop Line Building

New York Jazz Academy @ 263 W 86th St, New York, NY

Students will improve their skills related to playing jazz lines. Bebop Line Building is open to intermediate-advanced level instrumentalists who are looking to improve their skills related to playing jazz lines. This is a great way to learn the skills necessary to play jazz guitar effectively while getting a chance to play with other musicians.  Topics covered in the workshop include: Methods for playing through chord changes Bebop scale...

(2) Intermediate 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$480

13 sessions

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Vocal Workshop - Advanced Level

New York Jazz Workshop @ 853 7th Ave., New York, NY

The class covers subjects such as repertoire, interpretation, improvisation, band leading and involves intense listening to a variety of jazz recordings. This course offers an introduction to the world of jazz singing. The class format includes group interaction as well as individual work. Piano accompaniment will be included, giving the participants the experience of working with a professional musician.

(18) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$225

4 sessions

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The Feeling of Jazz

New York Jazz Academy @ 263 W 86th St, New York, NY

Students will be able to learn some of the basic concepts of jazz. Students will also learn how to really hear and feel what they play, how to feel time, phrase and swing in a jazz context. Jazz is an oral (and aural) art form, and in this class, open to all instruments and all levels, we will be using our ears, singing what we play, playing what we sing, and learning to trust and hone our musical instincts. We will be getting deep inside a few...

(2) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$180

8 sessions

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Summer Jazz Night

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...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Reviews for Jazz Music Classes in NYC

Jazz Music Classes in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 1,089 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

    Reviewed by John E on 9/16/2022
    Jazz Improv with Ed MacEachen was a class I looked forward to each week. The participants were warm and receptive, and Ed was a masterful teacher; supportive and non-judgmental, but also flexible and informative. He was able to take each student where they were in their musical journey and create a cohesive course content for everyone involved. What a pleasure it was working with such a superb instructor. I look forward to the next session!
  • Vocal Jazz Workshops

    Reviewed by Angela B. on 6/2/2016
    Yaala is knowlegeable & encouraging. There was a great variety of song styles and enough time for each student to learn and practice the songs.

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