Vocal Programs for All Levels 
Whether you are a professional vocalist or a complete beginner, New York Jazz Academy offers an opportunity for you to work with mentors and other like-minded vocalists in an effort to take it to the next level. All NYJA teachers are active vocalists on the NYC scene and are leaders in the world of jazz performance and instruction
Program Options
Performance Opportunities
Future Program Options
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Note to Tourists and International Students
New York Jazz Academy Voice Faculty
Kelly Ash | Miles Griffith | Sofia Rei Koutsovitis | Carolyn Leonhart | Tammy Scheffer | Sara Serpa |
Select a location: Manhattan | Long Island | Brooklyn | Queens
| Manhattan Programs | Semester (Click for Info) |
Location | Class Type | Level | Day | Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Ongoing | Various Locations | Lessons | Beg-Int-Adv | By Appt. | By Appt. | $58-$150/hr. |
| Vocalnomics | Summer Flex, June, July, August | Lexington Ave. @ E. 54 St. | Vocalists only | Adv-Pro | Saturdays | 12pm-1:50pm | $240-$480, 4-12 sessions |
| Vocal Jazz Workshop | Summer Flex, June, July, August | Lexington Ave. @ E. 54 St. | Vocalists only | All Levels | Saturdays | 12pm-1:50pm | $240-$480, 4-12 sessions |
| Latin Vocal Workshop | Summer Flex, June, July, August | Private Studio, Greenwich Village, NYC | Vocalists only | Int-Adv | Saturdays | 2:30pm-4:00pm | $240-$480, 4-12 sessions |
| A Cool Approach: Jazz Theory 101 | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | 263 W. 86 St. @ West End Ave. | Lecture/Ensemble | All Levels | Mondays | 6pm-6:50pm | $180, 8 sessions ($25 walk-in trial) |
| The Feeling of Jazz | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | 263 W. 86 St. @ West End Ave. | Lecture/Ensemble | All Levels | Mondays | 6pm-6:50pm | $120-$260, 4-12 sessions |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy I & II | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | 263 W. 86 St. @ West End Ave. | Ensemble | Beg-Int-Adv | Mondays | 7pm-8:50pm | $160-$320, 4-12 sessions |
| Jazz Notation & Ear-Training | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | 263 W. 86 St. @ West End Ave. | Lecture | Int-Adv | Tuesdays | 6pm-6:50pm | $120-$260, 4-12 sessions |
| Player's Choice Ensemble: Jazz Standards | Summer Flex, June, July, August | 164 E. 56 St. @ 3rd Ave. | Small Ensemble | Int-Adv | Tuesdays | 7pm-8:50pm | $240-$480, 4-12 sessions |
| Afro/Latin Rhythm and Jazz Workshop | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | Private Studio, Times Square | Small Ensemble | Int-Adv | Wednesdays | 7pm-8:50pm | $240-$480, 4-12 sessions |
| Bebop Line Building | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | 263 W. 86 St. @ West End Ave. | Lecture/Ensemble | Int-Adv-Pro | Thursdays | 6pm-6:50pm | $120-$260, 4-12 sessions |
| Lead Sheet Preparation | contact NYJA for more info | Lexington Ave. @ E. 54 St. | Lecture | Beg-Int | Saturdays | 11am-11:50am | $180, 8 sessions ($25 trial) |
| Basic Note-Reading and Application | contact NYJA for more info | Lexington Ave. @ E. 54 St. | Large Ensemble | Beg-Int | Saturdays | 10am-11:50am | $160-$320, 4-12 sessions |
| Player's Choice Ensemble: Jazz Standards | Spring 2012, Summer Flex, June, July, August | 212 E. 52 St. @ 3rd Ave. | Small Ensemble | Beg-Int | Saturdays | 12pm-1:50pm | $240-$480, 4-12 sessions |
| Brazilian Music Ensemble | contact NYJA for more info | W. 96 St. @ West End Ave. | Ensemble | All Levels | Day TBA | Time TBA | $480, 8 sessions |
| Summer Jazz Intensives, Jul 9-Aug 3, 2012 | Summer 2012 | 263 W. 86 St. @ West End Ave. | Ensemble/Lecture | All Levels | Mon-Fri | 10am-4pm | $650-$895/wk. |
| Long Island Programs | Semester (Click for Info) | Location | Class Type | Level | Day | Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Lessons | Ongoing (contact NYJA) | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Lessons | Beg-Int | By Appt. | By Appt. | $5 and up |
| Private Lessons | Ongoing | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Lessons | Beg-Int-Adv | By Appt. | By Appt. | $30-$85/lesson |
| A Cool Approach: Jazz Theory 101 | contact NYJA for more info | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Lecture/Ensemble | Beg-Int | Sundays | 3pm-3:50pm | $180, 8 sessions ($25 walk-in trial) |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy I | contact NYJA for more info | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Ensemble | Beg-Int | Sundays | 4pm-5:20pm | $240, 8 sessions |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy II | contact NYJA for more info | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Ensemble | Int-Adv | Sundays | 5:30pm-6:50pm | $240, 8 sessions |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy I | contact NYJA for more info | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Ensemble | Beg-Int | Tuesdays | 6pm-7:20pm | $240, 8 sessions |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy II | contact NYJA for more info | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Ensemble | Int-Adv | Tuesdays | 7:30pm-8:50pm | $240, 8 sessions |
| Vocal Jazz Workshops | contact NYJA for more info | NYJA Long Island, 166 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY | Vocalists only | Beg-Int-Adv | Day TBA | Time TBA | $425, 8 sessions |
| Brooklyn Programs | Semester (Click for Info) | Location | Class Type | Level | Day | Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Ongoing | Various Locations | Lessons | Beg-Int-Adv | By Appt. | By Appt. | $58-$150/hr. |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy I | contact NYJA for more info | 856 Pacific St. @ Vanderbilt Ave. | Ensemble | Beg-Int | Tuesdays | 7pm-8:50pm | $240, 8 sessions ($35 walk-in trial) |
| Art Of The Jam Session | contact NYJA for more info | Park Slope, Brooklyn | Ensemble | All Levels | Fridays | 7pm-8:50pm | $240, 8 sessions ($35 walk-in trial) |
| Queens Programs | Semester (Click for Info) |
Location | Class Type | Level | Day | Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Ongoing | Various Locations | Lessons | Beg-Int-Adv | By Appt. | By Appt. | $58-$150/hr. |
| Jazz Improv Made Easy I | contact NYJA for more info | Private Studio, Jackson Heights | Ensemble | Beg-Int-Adv | Tuesdays | 7pm-8:50pm | $240, 8 sessions ($35 walk-in trial) |
Program Options
Regardless of your level and previous experience in music, NYJA offers private lessons with NYC's finest jazz vocalists. If you are a singer just starting out with jazz, or if you would like to get caught up on essential jazz fundamentals, we offer many beginning-intermediate level programs to suit your needs, including jazz standard vocal workshops and improv ensemble workshops. For more advanced singers, whether you are a hobbyist or working on professional development, our advanced vocal workshops and ensemble programs offer a great way to continue to develop your jazz stylings. These programs range from small ensembles and improv workshops to opportunities to sing with full big band. NYJA also offers you a selection of theory and notation and ear-training classes that can really help you demystify jazz music. We recognize that vocalists come with different strengths and comfort zones. We have successfully helped singers with diverse backgrounds, ranging from those with experience in classical singing, R&B, Rock, Carnatic, and more. For complete program listings, click here.
Performance Opportunities
While our weekly programs are wholly satisfying and productive, we also integrate regular performance opportunities for our students at major venues throughout NYC. NYJA participants have performed for Mayor Bloomberg, at Carnegie Hall, on NBC TV and CNBC, and at major jazz clubs throughout the city. For those who need financial assistance, NYJA frequently offers paid gig opportunities to qualified students. If you are looking for a summer jazz workshop, our Summer Jazz Intensives are now the most popular programs in all of NYC and attract talented players from all over the world.
Future Program Options
We hope you will enjoy browsing current course offerings above. NYJA is constantly adding new programs, so if you see a program you would like to join, but the current schedule does not meet your needs, let us know. We can keep you updated on new course offerings and schedules.
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For more information about our teachers, visit our faculty page or click on a faculty member above. Also, feel free to visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page. Finally, if you have any specific questions regarding NYJA, do not hesitate to contact us. You will have the chance to speak with a jazz professional who can help advise you.
Note to Kids and Teens
If you are a talented kid or teen (age 9-19), you may be interested in our kids' jazz programs, teen programs, or our Summer Jazz Intensives (open to teens and adults). Private lessons are also available for every age. Exceptionally talented teens, ages 14 and older, are also welcome to register for our general programs (listed below). The youngest students will love JELLY JAMZ, our early childhood music division, open to infants and toddlers. If you are not certain what may be the best option for you, please contact NYJA for a free assessment.
Note to Tourists and International Students
If you are planning on visiting NYC or Long Island from another city or country, visit our tourists page for more information on custom workshop packages for groups and individuals.
