Are you a pianist or guitarist looking for an elevated ensemble experience? Join us for an intimate trio workshop that gives you maximum playing time and personalized attention from a world-class professional bassist.
This exclusive format pairs just one student pianist and one student guitarist with a superb faculty bassist including Sean Conly, Joe Fonda, David Ambrosio, Joe Fitgerald and Matt Pavolka; creating an immersive learning environment where you’ll explore the essential repertoire of jazz masters. From the introspective harmonies of Bill Evans to the angular melodies of Thelonious Monk, from the contemporary soundscapes of Pat Metheny to the bebop foundations, you’ll develop your voice within the classic jazz trio format.
With only two students per session, you’ll benefit from extended improvisation time, detailed feedback on your comping and soloing, and the chance to deeply explore the interplay that defines great jazz trio playing. This intensive format allows for personalized coaching on repertoire selection, arrangement approaches, and the specific challenges of your instrument within the trio context.
This class is ideal for intermediate to advanced level musicians who want to accelerate their development in an intimate, focused setting.
Intermediate to Advanced level.
About Our Teachers:
Our teachers are not just fantastic educators but accomplished musicians who have performed and recorded with jazz luminaries including Freddie Hubbard, Regina Carter, Tom Harrell, Andrew Hill, and many more. They all tour internationally and can provide real-life tips from both a musical and professional perspective.
To apply: Please submit an audition video for piano or guitar. Your audition will be used to match you with another student musician with a similar skill level.
When: Several session options:
Monday 4:00 PM- 06:00 PM (2 hours)
Tuesday 9:00 PM-11:00 PM (2 hours)
Thursday 05:00 PM -07:00 PM or 09:00 to 11:00PM(2 Hours)
Sundays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (2 hours), 5 PM – 7 PM (2 Hours)
If the previously noted session options do not fit your schedule, let us know. We may be able to make an adjustment.
Date: Ongoing
Current rates — Jazz Trio, 2026–27 season| Plan | Rate |
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| 4-Week Plan (consecutive classes) | $580 |
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All plans and policies: Workshop Rates & Policies. Discounts may apply.Faculty: Sean Conly, Joe Fonda, David Ambrosio, Joe Fitzgerald and Matt Pavolka
Where: NYJW, 265 W 37th St, 10th Floor, New York, NY
Discounts and Special Scholarship Opportunities
Age-based and multi-workshop discounts may apply.
Rates & Billing
Current rates for this workshop — trial class, single session, 4-week, Flex, term and multi-term plans — are always on our Workshop Rates & Policies page, updated each season. Age-based and multi-workshop discounts may apply.
Weekly workshops keep a credit or debit card securely on file with Stripe. Only the 4-week plan renews automatically — you get a reminder email about a week before each charge, and you can cancel any time before your next plan starts, with a full refund if you have already been charged. How it works: Card on File & Automatic Renewal. The binding terms are the Terms and Conditions of Enrollment.