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SJW Jazz Institute Online July 25 - July 30, 2021

Join us this summer for a fantastic new online program that lets you learn from some of the top jazz artists in the world.

SJW Jazz Institute Online

Jazz Institute Online gives you an opportunity to connect directly with some of the greatest jazz artists in the world. You’ll improve your instrumental or vocal technique, learn great repertoire, get deep into the history and culture of jazz, and become a much more confident jazz soloist.

At Jazz Institute Online, you get to choose your classes, pursue your interests, and create the perfect curriculum for yourself. Professionals, music educators, and amateurs will find just what they need to get their playing and teaching to the next level, and for adults 18 and over, no audition is required, just a recording for placement. Younger musicians who are still in high school can audition for admission, too.

Join us this summer at Jazz Institute Online and reach your musical goals!

For all vocalists and instrumentalists
Ages 18 and up; 17 and under admitted by audition

Prerequisite: 18 months of instrumental or vocal instruction.

SJWJazz Institute Online is a new interactive online jazz program that will but you in direct contact with some of the world’s top jazz artists who will help you improve your technique, supercharge your improvisation skills, and inspire you to take your music in directions you may never have thought of before.

Who is SJW Jazz Institute Online for?

Professional jazz musicians who want to learn advanced techniques and approaches to improvisation and performance
Music educators at all levels who want to gain more insight into teaching jazz and improvisation
Solo singers, jazz vocal ensemble members, and choir members who want to get deeper into jazz styles and scat-singing
Adult amateur and classical musicians with a strong command of their voice or instrument, and wishing to get more jazz experience
Young vocalists and instrumentalists under the age of18 who have experience playing jazz and a strong desire to learn more

You’ll get daily live sessions on technique, theory, ear training, and performance topics that bring you face-to-face with some of the greatest jazz educators in the world. Special topics, SJW’s virtual combo experience, office hour-style open sessions with SJW faculty, and much more will round out your week at SJW Jazz Institute Online.

You’ll get your choice of four live sessions per day. You’ll also have access to the recordings of all the classes for a period of time following Jazz Institute Online, so you don’t have to worry about missing any of the amazing sessions.

SJW JAZZ INSTITUTE ONLINE COURSES

Full day: Four 75-minute live sessions each day from 10 AM – 6 PM Pacific Standard Time
Choose your own classes from the catalog of instrumental and vocal masterclasses, special jazz topics, and more

Masterclasses
In a live Zoom session with a faculty member who is a master of your instrument or of vocal jazz, you’ll work on technique, tone, improvisation, jazz styles, transcriptions of famous jazz solos, and repertoire. These sessions will be archived so all participants can access them for a period of time following the program. You’ll definitely come away with a burning desire to practice, so plan to spend some time in the shed every day!

Musicianship
In these exciting live Zoom sessions, you’ll work with a faculty members to attune your ear to the sounds and language of jazz, and you’ll apply it to your instrument. You’ll be with a mix of instrumental or vocal students, you’ll learn some great jazz vocabulary, and you’ll boost your confidence playing music by ear, which will take your improvisation skills to the next level. These sessions will be archived so all participants can access them for a period of time following the program.

Special Presentations
We’ll have a wide range of topics taught by our amazing faculty each day, including composition, how to learn tunes and memorize jazz repertoire, grooves for the rhythm section, jazz history through listening, artist profiles, faculty panel discussions, deep dives into the work of particular artists, and much more. You’ll get a complete schedule before SJW Jazz Camp Institute begins.

Optional Morning Meeting and Orientation
Join Camp Director Steven Lugerner every morning at 9:00 AM for a relaxed live Zoom class in which Steven and other faculty members will describe what’s coming up in classes that day, and offer suggestions about how to get the most out of the day’s programs. Steven always has lots of fun jazz videos to share, too, so we encourage you to join the Morning Meeting each day. If you can’t join us at 9:00 AM don’t worry; Morning Meetings will be archived so you can watch them for a period of time following the program.

Open Office Hours
Are you looking for some extra guidance and camaraderie while you practice? Of course you are; every jazz musician should! SJW Open Office Hours are optional live Zoom sessions that will help you to develop great practice plans, and get your questions answered about the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, or what it’s like to go on a world tour or record an album in a professional studio, or how to make ends meet as a jazz musician — this is your time to ask anything you want to know. It’s also a great chance to just feel the SJW community vibe and share your love of jazz with your peers.