Jazzschool workshops offer opportunities to explore new topics, develop specific skills, and learn directly from experienced artists and educators. Workshops cover a wide range of subjects, including performance, improvisation, theory, composition, singing, instrumental techniques, and more, with offerings for musicians and music-lovers at all levels of experience.
Workshops range from single sessions to short series and are offered online or in-person, as noted in each description. Browse the workshops below, use the filters to find what interests you, and register early—space is limited.
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Thurs. 10/15, 6:30–8 pm
Drop-In Improvisation Workshop with Ian Carey (10/15 only)
An ongoing weekly class you can join anytime.
Sat. 10/17, 2–3:30 pm
Welcome to Jazz (10/17 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.
Sundays 10/18 & 10/25, Noon–3 pm
Basic Music Theory for Vocalists with Danny Caron
This is a two-session workshop; students attend both Sundays.
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.