Winter, Spring, and Custom Jazz Intensives

Overview

Due to overwhelming demand and the success of the NYJA® Summer Jazz Intensives, New York Jazz Academy® is now offering NYJA® Winter Jazz Intensives, NYJA® Spring Jazz Intensives, and NYJA® Custom Jazz Intensives.

NYJA® Jazz Intensives are NYC’s most popular jazz programs for jazz musicians, including both teens and adults. These unique and fully immersive music camps emphasize practical playing experience through a variety of classes, clinics, and activities for today’s jazz musician.

All participants will be placed in cohorts that stress a combination of improvising and collaborative music-making. Participants will leave the program with a significantly greater understanding of harmony, melody, and jazz style.

When and where are the NYJA® Jazz Intensives?

2024 NYJA® Winter Jazz Intensives will be held from December 27-31, 2024 (Friday-Tuesday, 11:00am-5:00pm).

2025 NYJA® Spring Jazz Intensives will be held from April 14-18, 2025 (Mon-Fri, 11:00am-5:00pm)

NYJA® Custom Jazz Intensives are arranged year-round by appointment and require a minimum of three participants.

Apply for the NYJA® Winter Jazz Intensives

Can you walk me through a typical day?

11:00am Jazz Theory/Harmony
12:00pm Jazz Styles and Improv Workshops
1:00pm LUNCH + Tutorials
2:00pm Artist Masterclasses/Concerts
3:00pm Ensemble Rehearsals
5:00pm Regular Dismissal
(5:30pm-8pm Optional) Evening outings on select nights

Tuition

$1,116/member rate, $1,395/regular rate (click on the blue button at the bottom of this page for complete tuition details and dates)

What about housing?

New York Jazz Academy® does not offer dormitory housing. Hotels in Manhattan tend to start at around $149/night, at a minimum.

How do I apply?

Submit your online application.

When are the application deadlines?

Winter Jazz Intensives application deadline is October 1, 2024. Applicants will be notified via email on or before October 15, 2024.

Spring Jazz Intensives application deadline is February 1, 2025. Applicants will be notified via email on or before February 15, 2025.

Need More Info?

For much more detailed information on the NYJA® Jazz Intensives or other New York Jazz Academy® school year programs click on this post about “What to Expect at the NYJA® Summer Jazz Intensives”. Also check out our media page for Jazz Intensives videos and photos.