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New York Jazz Academy
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New York Jazz Academy is a thriving music school in NYC that offers jazz education to artists of all ages and skill levels. With multiple locations, they provide instrument training in a wide range of programs and services, including private lessons, workshops, performances, and online classes.

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New York Jazz Academy

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Small Ensemble

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

Join a dynamic and diverse group of musicians in the heart of New York City as you explore a wide range of jazz repertoire. Enhance your skills and collaborate with other talented individuals in an intimate and supportive environment. Take your musical journey to the next level with the Small Ensemble course at the renowned New York Jazz Academy.

(2) All levels 18 and older
$690

8 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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Big Band

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

The NYJA® Big Band is open to intermediate and advanced instrumentalists who are looking to play and work in a large ensemble setting. NYJA® Big Bands are not merely reading bands. The material is rigorously and artistically rehearsed and developed throughout the year. Participants include professionals who join to keep their chops up, hobbyists who used to play in big bands and want to return to the big band format, and talented players who are...

(2) Intermediate 18 and older
$690

8 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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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
No upcoming schedules
$320

8 sessions

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Saturday College Prep Program

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

This Program offers a fully immersive opportunity for aspiring music majors to delve deeply into jazz style, improvisation, and theory. Classes meet for 4 hours on Saturdays and include theory sections and small and large ensemble studies for instrumentalists; vocal techniques classes, theory sections, and ensemble studies for vocalists.  Students recently performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, on NBC Television, for NYC Mayor Bloomberg,...

(2) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,250

19 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
No upcoming schedules
$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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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
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$180

8 sessions

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Improv Workshop I & II

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...

(2) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$480

12 sessions

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Junior Jazz Workshop (Ages 8-11)

New York Jazz Academy

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...

(2) All levels 8 - 11 years old
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Latin American Vocal Workshops

New York Jazz Academy @ 44 Downing St, New York, NY

Students will learn how to sing in Spanish and Portuguese while developing their performance skills and their vocal technique. Latin American Vocal Workshop is open to vocalists that wish to learn more about Latin American repertoire. The sessions will focus on the music and rhythms of Brazil, Cuba, Argentina and Peru. Expand your vision of our own voice and its infinite possibilities. Participants will work on individual song interpretation,...

(2) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$480
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Winter Jazz Intensives

New York Jazz Academy

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.

(2) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,395

5 sessions

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Junior Jazz Workshops (Ages 9-13)

New York Jazz Academy

Students will be introduced to improvisation and jazz fundamentals including instrumental technique, note-reading skills, music theory, ensemble performance practice, the jazz songbook and more. This class is open to younger students, ages 9 - 13 only. All rehearsals are coached by leading jazz educators and professionals. All students and parents must schedule an interview and audition prior to enrolling in Junior Jazz Workshop. This workshop...

(2) All levels 9 - 13 years old
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Jazz Foundations

New York Jazz Academy

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...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$400

7 sessions

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Jazz Improvisation Made Easy 1 & 2

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...

(2) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

10 sessions

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Vocal Improv Workshop

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

NYJA Vocal Improv Workshops delve right down to the essence of scat-singing and vocalese! These classes are perfect complements to our vocal jazz workshops and small ensemble programs, among others.

(2) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

7 sessions

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