Our Foundations class is for beginners with no previous music experience. We’ll teach you what you need to know about your instrument of choice in this awesome year long class. You will be learning the basics and playing songs within weeks!  

Instruments Offered: flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, violin, and cello. The tuition for Foundations Classes is pay-what-you-can. See below for sliding scale options.

Program Details

ELIGIBILITY
Foundations is open to beginning musicians in grades 4-8.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall Quarter: October 5, 2024 to December 14, 2024
Winter Quarter: January 11, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Spring Quarter: March 29, 2025 - June 7, 2025

Weekly on Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sliding scale rate: $0 to $1800 for the full year.

LOCATION
380 Boren Ave N in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Click here for map.

Campers are required to attend Meet Your Instrument Day on Sunday, September 22. If you’re registering after September 22, you will receive a confirmation email with an alternative way to pick an instrument. For questions and support, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org.

SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families.

Your tuition payment helps cover the cost of renting class space and paying our educators a fair wage, as well as classroom supplies, sheet music, etc.

You select the sliding scale payment that works for you! 

• $1800/year (full tuition)

• $1350/year (25% off)

• $900/year (50% off)

• $450/year (75% off)

• $0 (FREE)

You will have the option of choosing your tuition on the registration check-out page. Be sure to select the payment plan option if you want to break your payments up. Please note you will also have the option of paying your chosen amount in full if you prefer.

If you'd like to pay a different sliding scale amount than the options here, fill out our easy online form, and we'll send you a custom tuition code. 

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

HOW TO SELECT AN INSTRUMENT
If you’re continuing with us from summer - there is no further action needed from you at this time.

If you are just joining us, welcome! As a first step in your students musical journey, each new musician will attend Meet Your Instrument Day on Sunday, September 22, 2024 to learn more about each instrument from JazzED educators, see which sparks an interest, and make their instrument selections on that day.

HOW TO GET AN INSTRUMENT
You’ll have the option to indicate during registration if you would like to use a JazzED instrument free of charge while your child is participating in Foundations.

The following form is required in order to borrow a JazzED instrument:

>>Click HERE for Instrument Loan Agreement<<

This form contains guidelines for your instrument while it is in your possession for the duration of the Foundations Class. You will also be prompted to provide a debit/credit card and is strictly a precautionary measure in the event of loss or major damage. Your card WILL NOT be charged when you enter it and/or without prior notification.

HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
To create the best possible learning environment for our students, we ask that parents and guardians do not stay in the JazzED building during class or return early to observe. This helps minimize distractions and ensures students can stay focused.

For safety, our doors will remain locked from the outside while class is in session and will reopen just before dismissal.

Additionally, to keep students engaged, cell phone use is restricted during class. If you need to reach your student, please call or text us at 206-324-5299, and a staff member will pass along your message.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this program, or you need assistance with registration or sliding-scale tuition, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org and one of our program staff will be happy to help!