This class focuses on student improvisation and gig skills, like bandstand etiquette and how to call a tune. Young musicians don’t have to know how to improvise already, but should be ready to dive in! Teachers will use their extensive expertise and Real Books as course materials, and students will be broken into different groups to focus on specific skills at each rehearsal.

In addition to learning practical skills, once musicians have completed the fall class, they will be eligible to represent JazzED by playing paid gigs out in the community! Graduates of the Getting into Gigging course will be added to the roster of the JazzED Messengers and invited to perform at venues across the city.


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“Your child will play jazz with other kids who have the same passion. It’s an amazing experience that opens up new possibilities. ”
— JazzED Parent
 

ELIGIBILITY
Grades: 9-12.

SCHEDULE
Weekly on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 PM
October 6 - December 15, 2022

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.

Choose an amount that sits meaningfully within your budget:

  • $1600 (full tuition)

  • $1200 (25% off)

  • $800 (50% off)

  • $400 (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. 

Have questions about how this works? Contact us and we'll get right back to you!

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

LOCATION
Classes are held at 380 Boren Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 in the South Lake Union neighborhood. Click here for a map.

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!