Welcome to the Jazzschool Adult Music Program
We offer classes and ensembles for adult musicians of all skill levels, with programs designed specifically for adult learners. Weekly ensembles and classes are offered each quarter in jazz, blues, Brazilian, funk, Latin, and other styles, with instruction from accomplished Bay Area musicians and educators.
Students can develop their skills through performance ensembles as well as classes in voice, theory, improvisation, musicianship, and instrumental study. Whether you’re learning something new, building on existing experience, or looking for opportunities to make music with others, there are options for a wide range of backgrounds and goals.
Throughout the year, we also offer short-term workshops, intensives, and camps. These standalone programs provide opportunities for focused study, exploration of specialized topics, and learning with guest artists and Jazzschool faculty. Workshops are offered both in person and online, depending on the program.
The Jazzschool Adult Music Program provides a supportive environment for musicians to study, play, and continue developing at every stage of their musical lives.
FREE! Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: Shelley Doty on Glenn Horiuchi
Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions with leading lights of the Bay Area jazz community.
Thurs. 10/22, 6:30–8 pm
Drop-In Improvisation Workshop with Ian Carey (10/22 only)
An ongoing weekly class you can join anytime.
Sat. 10/24, 2–3:30 pm
Welcome to Jazz (10/24 only)
This individual session is part of the 8-week Welcome to Jazz series, an introduction to “how jazz works” for anyone who wants to understand the history of the music, learn how musicians improvise together, and go deeper as a jazz listener and audience member.
FREE! Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: John Calloway on The Flute in Latin Jazz
Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions with leading lights of the Bay Area jazz community.
Thurs. 10/29, 6:30–8 pm
Drop-In Improvisation Workshop with Ian Carey (10/29 only)
An ongoing weekly class you can join anytime.
Sat. 10/31, 2–3:30 pm
Welcome to Jazz (10/31 only)
This individual session is part of the 8-week Welcome to Jazz series, an introduction to “how jazz works” for anyone who wants to understand the history of the music, learn how musicians improvise together, and go deeper as a jazz listener and audience member.
Sun. 11/1, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Mind Your Business: How to Book a Gig with Lilan Kane
This workshop explores everything that goes into booking gigs successfully.
Sun. 11/1, 1–4 pm
Baroque Improvisation for Jazz Musicians with Ben Stolorow and Bryan Bowman
Explore improvisational techniques from Baroque music and how they can be applied to jazz.
Sun. 11/1, 2–4 pm
R&B, Pop & Soul for Jazz Singers with Kalil Wilson
Jazz singing draws on a wide range of contemporary influences, including R&B, pop, and soul.
FREE! Brown Bag Jazz Hangs: Beth Custer on Carla Bley
Join us for casual daytime talks and listening sessions with leading lights of the Bay Area jazz community.