NYJA® featured in Downbeat Magazine (October 2026)

Downbeat Magazine, the nation’s leading jazz music journal, just featured New York Jazz Academy® in its 2027 College Jazz Guide! If you want serious playing, real NYC musicians, and a program that actually pushes you forward, this is it. Choose year-round and school year options, including ensembles, lessons, and workshops, in addition to our renowned Jazz Intensives programs, including a week in December 2026 and 10 weeks during Summer 2027, between June 28 and September 3. Study with top NYC artists, rehearse daily, hit the clubs, and get better fast.

Ages 14–adult. Beginners through advanced. Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome.

Browse programs and apply now: www.nyjazzacademy.com/programs/

Is NYJA® Right For You?

Are you wondering if New York Jazz Academy® is right for you? There’s only so much you can learn by visiting a website, so feel free to contact us for an honest assessment. Also, feel free to read about other NYJA® musicians’ stories and testimonials, and check out our post helping answer the question, “Is NYJA® Right For You?”.