Join your fellow jazz enthusiasts, leave the sheet music at home, and learn to approach jazz with a holistic understanding of its history and development. Lean on your aural skills to advance your improvisational technique by working closely with faculty in small ensembles, masterclasses, and group discussion.

Program Details

2024 CAMP DATES
Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, daily

ELIGIBILITY
Open to jazz instrumentalists going into grades 9 through 12. Students must have technical command of their instrument, as well as elementary improvisation experience or a basic knowledge of music theory (i.e. familiarity with major scales and 12-bar blues form).

In addition to learning practical skills, students who have completed the class will be eligible to represent JazzED by playing paid gigs out in the community!

LOCATION
Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site (380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

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

  • $800 (full tuition)

  • $600 (25% off)

  • $400 (50% off)

  • $200 (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).

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!