Dive into the captivating world of jazz through our unique combination of mentorship, performance training, and collective exploration.

This class focuses dually on honing improvisation skills, like bandstand etiquette and how to call a tune and in music teaching techniques. Young musicians don’t have to know how to improvise already, but should be ready to dive in!

Upon completing Jazz Lab, students will be invited to (1) mentor beginner and intermediate level students and (2) join Seattle JazzED’s Messengers ensemble, playing public and/or private shows throughout the region. Students will have the option to recieve financial compensation or service hours in exchange for their time.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to students in grades 9-12.

SCHEDULE
Fall Quarter: October 3 - December 12, 2024
Winter Quarter: January 9 - March 20, 2025
Spring Quarter: March 27 - June 5, 2025

Meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 PM

SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families.

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.

Choose an amount that sits meaningfully within your budget:

  • $600 (full tuition)

  • $450 (25% off)

  • $300 (50% off)

  • $150 (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).

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

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!