Learn to play an instrument in ONE week at Summer Jazz Foundations Camp!
Designed for students going into grades 4-8 with little to no experience.
Our Summer Jazz Foundations Camp is perfect for beginner students. Students can choose from the following instruments: flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, violin, and cello. Campers will begin reading music and learn to play songs in a beginning band. At the end of camp, they’ll be invited to keep learning in our Foundations program, which starts Fall 2024.
This camp is offered on a sliding scale from $0 to $600.
Program Details
2024 CAMP DATES
Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, daily
Campers are required to attend Meet Your Instrument Day on Sunday, May 19. If you’re registering after May 19, you will receive a confirmation email with an alternative way to pick an instrument. For questions and support, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, June 21
CAMP LOCATION
South Shore PK-8, 4800 S Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98118
SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families.
Sliding scale rate: $0 to $600.
You select the tuition amount that works for you. Your tuition payment helps cover the cost of renting class space and paying our educators a fair wage, as well as classroom supplies, sheet music, etc. You can find our refund policy here (recommended).
INSTRUMENTS
Pick from Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Violin or Drums.
Every student gets:
class materials and needed accessories
a free JazzED t-shirt
an instrument to use at camp* (if needed)
*A completed Instrument Loan Form is required if your student needs to use a JazzED instrument for the summer.
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!
“It was a challenging learning environment, but encouraging and attainable as well. The instructors were incredible! And the process, communication, and organization was flawless. The camp inspired my kid to jump into learning music. They have been interested before but now they are passionate about it. ”
What parents are saying...
“My daughter had never picked up a clarinet before. In four days she was playing in a concert!”
“This camp could be life changing for your child. It will open up a new world. ”
“It was a great use of time, highly organized and our child walked away with a great experience!”
“JazzED is a place that is child-centered. What they love is music. You may be giving your child a lifeline. ”
“My son LOVED the Jazz Foundations Camp. ”
