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2009 Evening Summer Program
(Ages 12–Adult, Beginning–Advanced*)

June/July 2009 (exact dates TBA)
The Evening Summer Program offers musicians ages 12 - adult a chance to develop their skills in a five-week series of classes held on Wednesday evenings.  Classes are taught by some of the Bay Area’s top jazz artists and educators.

* "Beginning" students are defined as having little or no experience improvising or playing jazz in a small combo but should have a basic proficiency on their instrument.

Evening Summer program registration opens in March 2009.

2008 Evening Summer Classes (for reference only; 2009 schedule TBA)

Beginning Jazz Skills: A hands-on introduction to the skills needed for jazz improvisation. Open to all instruments. Prerequisite: basic proficiency on your instrument. This class meets Wednesdays, June 18 to July 16 from 8:30 pm-10 pm.  Fee: $150.  Instructor: Frank Sumares

Beginning Theory: Provides an introduction to jazz music theory and ear training. This class meets Wednesdays, June 18 to July 16, from 6:45 pm to 8:15.  Fee: $150. Instructor: Frank Sumares

Jazz Camp Warm Up: These classes are designed for players coming to SJW’s Jazz Camp or Residency and combine elements of ear training and music theory with improvisational techniques in order to “get the wheels turning.”  Musicians will get ideas for directed practicing in order to improve their jazz playing and begin to “take it to the next level.”  These classes are not designed as “combo” sessions and are not available to drummers. Players not attending Jazz Camp or Residency are also welcome to enroll. Meets Wednesdays, June 18 to July 16.  Fee: $175.  Instructor: Wayne Wallace

Section 1 (8:30 pm-10 pm): for advanced beginner and low intermediate players; will concentrate on increasing familiarity with the blues form and related harmony.

Section 2 (6:45 pm-8:15 pm): for intermediate/advanced players; will concentrate on “making the changes” and becoming more comfortable with standard jazz tunes.