Welcome to the Jazzschool Adult Music Program! We’re proud to offer a wide range of classes and ensembles for adult musicians of all skill levels.
Our program is designed with adult learners in mind, offering weekly ensembles and classes that run on a quarterly basis. We cover a wide range of styles, from jazz and blues to Brazilian, funk, Latin and beyond, so you’re sure to find something that’s right for you. Plus, you’ll have the chance to work with some of the best jazz artists and educators around.
And if you’re not quite ready for a class or ensemble, we also offer short-term workshops, camps, and intensives throughout the year. You can sign up for a single session or a short series, and you can even attend online if you can’t make it to our in-person classes. Use the filters below to refine your search.
So whether you’re looking to learn a new instrument, develop your vocal technique, study theory and improvisation, or just have a good time making music with others, the Jazzschool Adult Music Program has something for you. We’re proud to offer a welcoming and supportive environment where you can explore your musical passions and grow as a musician.
4 Sundays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 11 am – 2 pm PT (In-person workshop/jam)
Women’s History Month: Workshop/Jam Series with Jean Fineberg
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP/JAM This season, in lieu of our annual Women’s Jazz & Blues Camp, we are offering a four-part workshop and jam series.
2 Sections
Beginning Jazz Ensemble
Put theory into practice by learning jazz standards while developing improvisation and ensemble skills.
5 Sections
Piano Trio
Develop performance skills in the piano, bass, and drums trio format.
4 Sections
Jazz Standards for Gigs
Develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs through the study and performance of common jazz styles, including swing, bossa nova, jazz waltz, and ballads.
3 Sections
Music of the Masters
Dig into the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, and other jazz masters.
Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Performance Date: 6/7
Fusion Ensemble
Join this electrifying ensemble and explore the exciting world of jazz fusion performance!
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Performance Date: 6/8
Hard Bop Ensemble
Study and perform music melding bebop with R&B, gospel, and the blues as developed by mid-century masters including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith, and others.
Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/3 – 6/5 (9 weeks) no class 5/29 Performance Date: 6/12
Jazz Ensemble – The Music of Thelonious Monk
An ensemble focused on the compositions of the great pianist/composer Thelonious Monk, many of which have come to be considered jazz standards.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/3 – 6/5 (9 weeks) no class 5/29 Performance Date: 6/12
Jazz Ensemble – The Music of John Coltrane
An ensemble for experienced players focusing on the music of John Coltrane, with repertoire drawn from all periods of Coltrane’s career. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm4/3 – 6/5 (9 weeks) no class 5/29Performance Date: 6/12Howard Wiley, $380 (in-person) Ensembles take place IN-PERSON at the California Jazz Conservatory. All ensembles require a placement audition.
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Performance Date: 6/8
Chicago Visionaries: Let’s Play the Music of the AACM
This ensemble, led by bassist and composer Lisa Mezzacappa, will focus on performing, arranging and improvising on music by members of Chicago’s visionary and influential Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians – the AACM.