Giant Steps Day Camp

Thissummer day program is perfect for young musicians who are curious about jazz as well as those who have played some jazz in school or with their private teacher. Directed by educators who specialize in middle school jazz education, Giant Steps Day Camp is packed with musical activities that develop creativity, emphasize good instrumental and vocal skills, and build a solid foundation in jazz styles — an excellent preparation for playing in your school big band or combo! 

Each young musician will be involved in a variety of activities that emphasize the fundamentals of good musicianship while introducing concepts of jazz phrasing, articulation, and improvisation. Daily master classes give students instruction on their own instruments or voice type, focusing on good tone production and technique. 

All the campers exercise their creativity through soloing and improvising in a small ensemble, and they’ll experience the excitement of large ensemble jazz, too — every day of camp! 

Giant Steps Day Camp is open to all instruments, including violin, flute, cello, clarinet, guitar, piano, and voice — as well as the common jazz instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, and drums. It’s the perfect place to learn and improve while meeting like-minded young musicians from all around the Bay Area.