New York Jazz Workshop Music School

Since 2008, New York Jazz Workshop has taught students of all ages and levels that jazz is the foundation for musical creativity. Located in midtown Manhattan near Times Square and Penn Station, we offer a clear path: learn improvisation, theory, and musicianship through jazz, and you’ll be able to play any genre with confidence.

Many member of our faculty teach at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, NYU, The New School, and Columbia University—and tour globally as professional musicians. You get world-class instruction at a fraction of university tuition.

Private Lessons Study piano, guitar, saxophone, voice, drums, bass, and all instruments. In Person lessons are available at our midtown studio, at teacher studios throughout NYC, or online. Our instructors help beginners build fundamentals and experienced musicians refine their craft.

Weekly Workshops Ongoing ensemble classes for adults (17+) in bebop, Brazilian music, blues, jazz standards, and improvisation. Play with musicians at your level under professional guidance.

Summer Intensives Full-day workshops in NYC focusing on improvisation, bebop, Brazilian music, vocal performance, guitar, and piano. Students travel from around the world to study with our faculty.

International Music Retreats Spend a week in Italy, Brazil, or Japan playing music, performing, and exploring culture with fellow students and faculty. These immersive programs combine jazz education with travel.

Online Courses Live and recorded classes in music theory, ear training, composition, and counterpoint. Miss a class? Watch the recording. Contact us for start dates.

Teen Summer Camp Four-day program for ages 11-16. Build skills in jazz theory, ear training, and ensemble playing that apply to all musical styles.

Team Building We create music-based leadership experiences for companies including Nike, Google, Thomson Reuters, and GE. Learn more about bringing jazz improvisation concepts to your organization.