Dive into the captivating world of jazz through our unique combination of mentorship, performance training, and collective exploration.

This class focuses dually on honing improvisation skills, like bandstand etiquette and how to call a tune and in music teaching techniques. Young musicians don’t have to know how to improvise already, but should be ready to dive in!

Upon completing Jazz Lab, students will have the opportunity to (1) mentor beginner and intermediate level students and (2) join Seattle JazzED’s call list to play public and/or private shows throughout the region. Students will have the option to receive financial compensation or service hours in exchange for their time.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to students in grades 9-12.

SCHEDULE
Fall Quarter: October 2 - December 11, 2025
Winter Quarter: January 8 - March 19, 2026
Spring Quarter: March 26 - June 4, 2026

Meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM

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

SLIDING SCALE TUITION

We believe that every student who wants to play should get to play. That’s why we offer a variety of tuition levels for our programming.

We encourage you to select the option that’s best for your family at this time.

  • $525: Mutual Aid Support + Standard Tuition

  • $415: Pay It Forward + Standard Tuition

  • $350: Tuition Level A - Standard Tuition

  • $265: Tuition Level B

  • $175: Tuition Level C

  • $65: Tuition Level D

If you’re unable to pay for tuition at any level at this time, we want you in our classes! Please click here to request a code for our no-tuition option. No questions asked, no info required.

If you’re able to choose a level that is above standard tuition, your support will go even farther to ensure:

  • Every student has access to JazzED programs, regardless of their ability to pay.

  • Teaching artists can earn a livable wage while mentoring and inspiring our next generation of musicians.

REGISTRATION

You will have the option of choosing your tuition on the registration check-out page. At checkout, you will have the option to pay in full or select a payment plan option to break the tuition payment into a deposit plus three payments spread over three months.

After registering, you should receive a confirmation email from our online registration system Active.com. If you don't receive a confirmation email from Active.com, please contact us to ensure we have your registration. 

Please review our refund policy. 

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!