Learn to approach jazz with a holistic understanding of its history and development while expanding your improvisation vocabulary, understanding form and chord changes, refining your performance skills, and taking the next step in your musicianship through small ensemble collaboration. Participants will share their learning in a culminating performance at the end of the week.

Program Details

ELIGIBILITY

• Grades: 9-12 (as of 2026-2027 school year)

• Required skills:

  • At least three years of experience on your instrument

  • Elementary improvisation experience.

  • Basic knowledge of music theory (i.e., familiarity with major scales and 12-bar blues form).

2026 CAMP DATES
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, daily

CAMP LOCATION
Seattle JazzED South Lake Union site (380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

PERFORMANCE
Final performances are a meaningful part of the camp experience, offering a chance to celebrate your student's hard work. We'll share more details about the time and venue as soon as they are confirmed. We typically host the performance on the last day of camp. Stay tuned!

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.

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.

A new Washington State law (ESSB 5814) requires us to add sales tax to tuition. Sales tax will apply to all tuition amounts up to our standard tuition level.

You can also read our refund policy (recommended).

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!