Our summer jazz immersion programs take place on the beautiful Stanford University campus, where everything—classrooms, performance venues, dining, and dorms—is just steps away. Here, Stanford Jazz Workshop becomes a self-contained jazz village, fostering an environment where students can fully immerse themselves in their music. With world-class faculty and artists always nearby, musical interaction happens naturally and often, creating an inspiring exchange between generations of jazz musicians. The excellent and secure facilities of the Braun Music Center provide the perfect setting for this vibrant, collaborative experience.
Step into the world of jazz! Designed for middle school students and those entering middle school in the fall, Giant Steps Day Camp offers a fun and interactive five-day journey into jazz styles and improvisation. Each day, students explore the fundamentals of jazz through master classes that build instrumental or vocal technique, small group sessions, and hands-on music-making. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with optional after-camp jam sessions and activities to keep the music flowing.
Take your jazz skills to the next level! Open to students ages 12 to 17, Jazz Camp is an immersive experience focused on combo performance and improvisation. Through expert-led classes, students sharpen their jazz musicianship with in-depth training in performance, ear training, and instrumental or vocal techniques. Want an even deeper dive? The Jazz Camp Package extends the experience to a full 13-day jazz immersion, blending two weeks of instruction into one continuous journey of learning and playing.
Live and breathe jazz at the highest level! At Jazz Institute, students join a vibrant residential community where world-renowned jazz artists become mentors, collaborators, and fellow performers. By day, students study with top jazz musicians in small-group settings; by night, they witness unforgettable performances at the Stanford Jazz Festival. With jam sessions happening at every turn, the learning never stops. Open to musicians ages 14 and up by audition, Jazz Institute offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of jazz.
To help you get even more out of your summer jazz immersion time, we offer two-week packages for middle school and high school students.
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