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New York Jazz Academy

New York Jazz Academy is a thriving music school in NYC that offers jazz education to artists of all ages and skill levels. With multiple locations, they provide instrument training in a wide range of programs and services, including private lessons, workshops, performances, and online classes.

New York Jazz Academy

Upcoming Classes at New York Jazz Academy

  • Small Ensemble

    Join a dynamic and diverse group of musicians in the heart of New York City as you explore a wide range of jazz repertoire. Enhance your skills and collaborate with other talented individuals in an intimate and supportive environment. Take your musical journey to the next level with the Small Ensemble course at the renowned New York Jazz Academy.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 6–8pm Eastern Time
    Price: $690
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  • Vocal Jazz Workshops

    Elevate your vocal jazz skills with expert guidance at this renowned music academy. Dive into American Standards, scatting, and performance techniques in a supportive and interactive environment. Enhance your stage presence and improvisation skills in this dynamic workshop setting.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 24th, 7–8:50pm Eastern Time
    Price: $800
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  • Spring Jazz Intensives

    Experience the vibrant world of jazz in the heart of New York City with immersive music camps that offer practical playing experience, visits to iconic venues, and interaction with influential players. Elevate your understanding of harmony and gain invaluable insight into jazz styles in these popular intensives for musicians of all ages.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 22nd, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $1,395
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  • Big Band

    The NYJA® Big Band is open to intermediate and advanced instrumentalists who are looking to play and work in a large ensemble setting. NYJA® Big Bands are not merely reading bands. The material is rigorously and artistically rehearsed and developed throughout the year. Participants include professionals who join to keep their chops up, hobbyists who used to play in big bands and want to return to the big band format, and talented players who are...

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 28th, 3–4:50pm Eastern Time
    Price: $690
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  • Summer Jazz Intensives

    Take your jazz skills to the next level this summer with the highly sought-after summer music camps at the New York Jazz Academy. Immerse yourself in a week of practical playing experience, collaborative music-making, and jazz exploration alongside talented musicians from all over. Elevate your musicality and leave with a deeper understanding of harmony, melody, and jazz styles.

    Next start date: Monday, Jul 1st, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $1,395
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263 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024
New York Jazz Academy
Upper West Side, Manhattan
263 W 86th St
At West End Ave
New York, New York 10024

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Description

New York Jazz Academy, NYC’s fastest-growing music school, welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels to join us in the pursuit of excellence in jazz. With locations thriving in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, NYJA has built an extensive network of some of the best jazz musicians and educators in America’s most talent-packed city. Our diverse student body includes seasoned performing artists, adult hobbyists, supremely talented teens, and beginners of all ages. Students can train on virtually any instrument, including piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, trumpet, voice, and more.

From private lessons and improv workshops to jam sessions and band rehearsals, NYJA has something for virtually everyone. An active contributor to the cultural vitality of the city, NYJA also offers school outreach programs and assemblies, special performances, partnerships with major jazz clubs, custom workshops for out-of-town students, online classes, and educational consulting and publishing.


Reviews of New York Jazz Academy

(4.5-star rating across 2 reviews)
  • Spring Jazz Intensives

    Reviewed by Tulio M on 4/3/2018
    Simply the best! It was one of the best experiences I had in New York in 2016, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn with great teachers and i have met so many talented musicians and singers. I totally recommend for all the jazz singers and musicians with or without experience to apply to the intensives. A special thank to Javier and all my amazing teachers, Aubrey, Tammy and Carolyn, and the talented David. Greetings from Brazil !
  • Spring Jazz Intensives

    Reviewed by Greg G on 4/3/2018
    My experience with NYJA has been absolutely amazing. David Engelhard is a phenomenal teacher, and an even better person. Javier Arau, the founder of NYJA has gone above and beyond to ensure that I found a NYJA program which was the correct fit for my musical goals. NYJA has an atmosphere of professionalism, equality, humility, and passion- staying true to the roots of jazz music indeed. I haven't experienced a 2 hour group/session that was more educational and inspirational in years. I'm humbled and thrilled to be a part of NYJA.
  • Spring Jazz Intensives

    Reviewed by Marcela R on 4/3/2018
    New York Jazz Academy is amazing, as a student in one of the workshops I am very exited to share that in a very short period of time I have learned so much and that I finally started expresing my self in a more musical way. What ever your musical goals are, there will be a program designed to help reach those goals. I have had the oportunity to study with several teachers and wow, these guys are amazing, as musicians and educators. It is such a Joy to be a part of these programs. For those interested in learning jazz, I highly recomend NYJA.
  • Vocal Jazz Workshops

    Reviewed by Angela B. on 6/2/2016
    Yaala is knowlegeable & encouraging. There was a great variety of song styles and enough time for each student to learn and practice the songs.
  • Learn to Play Congas

    Reviewed by Sonya M. on 11/2/2014

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at New York Jazz Academy rave about their experiences, praising the quality of the teachers and the opportunity to learn and meet talented musicians and singers. The classes are described as educational, inspirational, and a place to express oneself musically. Many students note the amount they have learned in a short period and how they were able to start reaching their musical goals. The teachers at NYJA are highly regarded, with students describing them as amazing musicians and educators. Overall, students highly recommend NYJA to anyone interested in learning jazz. Direct quotes: - "I finally started expressing myself in a more musical way." - "I'm humbled and thrilled to be a part of NYJA." - "Whatever your musical goals are, there will be a program designed to help reach those goals."

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