Connections is for students who are proficient on their instruments and ready to improve their musicianship and improvisational skills. This class is very hands-on, so students should be prepared to be playing their instruments and/or singing for every session. We'll start out with some group icebreaker activities, learning easy jazz tunes by ear, focused listening, ear-training, exploring rhythmic and creative concepts, and more!

This season, musicians will focus on Swingin' the Blues. Musicians will learn jazz and blues repertoire through call and response, and develop melodic and rhythmic vocabulary for improvisation. No previous jazz experience is required.

Program Details

ELIGIBILITY
This class is open to students between 5th and 8th grade who have played for at least one year on their instrument.

SCHEDULE
Fall Quarter: October 5, 2024 - December 14, 2024
Winter Quarter: January 11, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Spring Quarter: March 29, 2025 - June 7, 2025

Weekly on Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 PM

LOCATION
Connections meets at 380 Boren Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Click here for a map.

SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families. You select the sliding scale payment that works for you! 

  • $600/quarter (full tuition)

  • $450/quarter (25% off)

  • $300/quarter (50% off)

  • $150/quarter (75% off)

  • $0 (FREE)

You will have the option of choosing your tuition on the registration check-out page. Be sure to select the payment plan option if you want to break your payments up. Please note you will also have the option of paying your chosen amount in full if you prefer.

If you'd like to pay a different sliding scale amount than the options here, fill out our easy online form, and we'll send you a custom tuition code. 

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

Have questions about how this works? Contact us and we'll get right back to you!

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program, or you need assistance with registration or sliding-scale tuition, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org and one of our program staff will be happy to help!