“Deepen your skills, lead the band, and own your voice — in just 8 weeks.”
Sundays, March 15th – May 2026, 2025 | 3PM – 5PM (No class on April 5th)
New York Jazz Workshop – 265 West 37th Street, 10th Floor, NYC
Workshop Overview
Over the course of 8 Sundays, you’ll work closely with Michelle Walker to build confidence, strengthen technique, and prepare a polished live performance.
Includes:
- 6 sessions with a pianist
- 2 sessions with a full band
- Final performance May 3rd (guests welcome)
What you’ll Learn
- Breath control and technique
- Phrasing and interpretation
- Improvisation and ear training
- Leading a band and working with rhythm sections
- Building repertoire
- Stage presence and performance prep
Course Details
Dates: Sundays, March 1st – April 26, 2026 (No class on April 5th)
Time: 3PM – 5PM
Location: NYJW, 265 W 37th St, 10th Floor, NYC
Tuition: $895
Discounts and Special Scholarship Opportunities
For students regularly enrolled in multiple workshops, we offer a 25% discount on each workshop after the first. If you are a student between 17 and 26 years old, you qualify for a 25% discount on any of our workshops. If you are a student 70 and over, you qualify for a 10% discount on all weekly workshops. Please contact us for more information.
Installment plans available.
About Michelle Walker
Based in Philadelphia and New York, , Michelle Walker is a charismatic and versatile jazz vocalist known for her distinctive sound and powerful stage presence. Blending blues, bebop, swing, and soul, Michelle brings a fresh originality to classic jazz standards and modern tunes alike. She has studied with jazz legend Mark Murphy and channels the spirit of Betty Carter in her electrifying live performances.
Described as having a “breathtaking voice that leaves listeners hanging on the edge of their seats,” Michelle has captivated audiences worldwide. Her unique approach to phrasing and storytelling continues to inspire singers of all levels.