The Jazz Improvisation Workshop In ITALY program combines a week of rigorous jazz studies with an exploration of the foods, wines and sights that Italy has to offer. Jazz Improvisation Workshop in Italy participants will be hosted in the “Agriturismo La Pineta” a working Farm/ Vineyard located in the hart of Tuscany. Owned by the family of New York Jazz Workshop co-founder Marco Chelo. Bring your family, bring your friends, there is plenty to do for […]

Welcome to the New York Jazz Workshop 10th anniversary Jazz Summer Intensive. Since 2008 the New York Jazz Workshop has been providing excellence in Jazz education. If you are a musician and/or a singer looking to improve your musicianship, this is the right place. The New York Jazz Workshop’s 10th Jazz Intensive Summer series is going to be an incredible experience for both participants and teachers alike. Our program has been built on the wealth of knowledge that […]

Get hip to the sound and rhythms of Brazil. In this workshop, we will explore a variety of Brazilians styles, such as Bossa Nova, Samba, Choro, Baião, Partido Alto and much more

Explore new rhythms! In this 1-day intensive, students will proceed to learn various West African rhythms and how to play the Djembe, Dun Dun Sangban and Kenkeni.

About West African Grooves Explore new rhythms and melodies in this special 1-day intensive Yacouba Sissoko! This is a hands-on workshop with each participant taking an in-depth look at West African folk music, learning different melodic and rhythmic patterns and experiencing how they all fit together. This program is open to all instrumentalists of all levels. Dates: July 24th All sessions will be held from 11am to 5pm at our main space around the corner of […]

About the Bata Drumming Intensive Explore new rhythms in this special 1-day intensive! This program is open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced musicians. Dates: July 25th All sessions will be held from 11am to 5pm at our main space around the corner of Times Square. More detailed outline and information on the schedule will follow. TOPICS The focus of the class will be learning Afro Cuban Bata drumming, *but would also be beneficial for anyone who has […]

Marc Mommaas, Mark Sherman, and Tony Moreno are three jazz masters who have led this workshop in conservatories around the world...

We are very excited to introduce our three-day Piano – Keyboard Intensive as part of our Summer Jazz Intensive Workshop series.  About the Piano / Keyboard Intensive Program Immerse yourself in this special three-day summer intensive taught by three extraordinary pianists: Frank Kimbrough, Amina Figarova, and Jacob Sacks. Each day will be led by a different faculty member offering their unique perspective on comping, soloing, technique, and much more. Syllabus to be posted soon. Topics: -Ear […]

The beginner/intermediate vocal workshop is really about having fun while learning the fundamentals of jazz voice and overall basic vocal technique

We are very excited to introduce to you our three-day intensives as part of our Summer Jazz Intensive Workshops series.  About the Vocal Intensive Intermediate Program Designed for singers of intermediate level (with some previous performance experience and/or vocal and musical studies), participants learn the fundamentals of healthy, functional vocal technique and their specific applications when singing jazz and other contemporary and improvisational styles of music. Based on the principles of Jeannette LoVetri’s Somatic Voicework™, Jocelyn’s methods of vocal pedagogy […]

Expand your voice. This summer vocal intensive is an opportunity for vocalists to improve their skills under the guidance of a true professional. About the Vocal Intensive Advanced Jazz Program The workshop is led by the multi-talented and accomplished, Fay Victor, who focuses on topics such as vocal styling, phrasing, ear training, rhythmic diversity, improvisation, vocal health, diction and more. Register today and find out why this summer jazz workshop is so popular and effective. […]

Explore rhythm, time, and drums in this special three-day summer intensive! The Drums Intensive will be taught by  Darrell Green, Tony Moreno and Tim Horner.

This summer clinic guitar intensive is led by two of the world’s leading jazz guitar voices. About The Clinic Guitar Program Vic Juris, who teaches at the New School, has recorded and collaborated with jazz legends and has authored several educational guitar books. Kenny Wessel has played with the Ornette Coleman band for over 10 years. He is part of the NYJW faculty and tours the world with various groups. Along with special guest, Marc […]

Learn to write your own music at the Jazz Music Composition - Summer Workshop! In this exciting 1-day intensive, students will learn about the process of creating original jazz compositions.

About the Jazz Counterpoint Program Get introduced to the art form of counterpoint, the foundation for every aspiring composer. Counterpoint is a vehicle to get a deeper understanding of the basic composition principles. This one-day intensive is perfect for getting introduced to how to write 2, 3 and 4 part arrangements. Take advantage of this rare opportunity. Topics: -Two part writing -Listening sessions -Counterpoint exercises -From small group to four part -Part preparation -Range, Transposition, […]

About the Jazz Arranging Techniques Program This one-day intensive is perfect for learning about how to arrange compositions for jazz ensembles big and small! Students will study and create work using the essential techniques required for jazz arranging such as proper notation, melodic alteration, reharmonization, and orchestration from small group to mid-sized jazz ensemble. Basic principles for big band arranging will be addressed as well. The work of historically important jazz arrangers will be studied (via recordings […]

Taught by Darius Jones and Vito Leszak, this intensive covers many different composition styles, as well as harmonic, melodic and rhythmic principles

Learn jazz guitar with two guitar masters this summer! This special 3-day intensive is the perfect setting to fine tune your improvisation, harmony, and technique.

About the Jazz Music Composition Program Learn to write your own music! In this exciting 2-day intensive, students will learn about the process of creating original jazz compositions. By analyzing works from the jazz repertoire, participants will gain new incites into the roles of melody, harmony, improvisation, and form within a variety of compositions. Students will walk away inspired and encouraged to apply these techniques to their own compositions. Emphasis will also be placed on the “writing process” and […]

Musicisti da tutto il mondo ogni anno vengono al “New York Jazz Workshop” per partecipare a corsi intensivi di Jazz con l’obbiettivo di migliorare il loro approccio jazzistico e conoscere altri musicisti. Sia che tu sia un principiante, sia che tu sia un professionista esperto, partecipando al New York Jazz Workshop avrai opportunità uniche per migliorare la tua musica e per sviluppare idee nuove ed interessanti. Ogni anno offriamo una serie di programmi intensivi della […]