THE LICK Infographic (aka “All I Really Need to Know About JAZZ I Learned From THE LICK”)

Turns out a video we made a while back, “The Lick In All 12 Keys,” has a following. The video itself was meant to be a fun inside joke on a melodic line that seems to have a life of its own, but the excitement around “The Lick” poses an opportunity for everyone interested. So, […]
Looking to join a 2020 Summer Jazz Camp? NYJA® is still accepting August students!

There’s still time to sign up for the 2020 NYJA® Summer Jazz Intensives. Are you wanting take your playing to the next level before the school year starts? There’s still time to sign up for the NYJA® Summer Jazz Intensives. Our last 2 weeks, August 17-21, and August 24-28, are tailored specifically to incoming and […]
Interested in In-Person Learning at NYJA® during the time of COVID-19? Take the SURVEY here.

We at NYJA® appreciate you taking the time to fill out the survey below. Please note that the last portion of the survey is not visible until you scroll, within the actual Google form, all the way to the bottom. After scrolling, please click on the purple SUBMIT button and wait to receive confirmation that […]
The NYJA® 2020-2021 School Year is almost here [watch the teaser trailer!]

Watch the new 2020-2021 school year teaser trailer for NYJA® Online We’ve been busy at New York Jazz Academy®, and we hope you’re staying safe! Enjoy the new 2020-2021 teaser trailer for NYJA® Online. Keep practicing, and see you soon! Stay Tuned for More Details! In this time of social-distancing, we have seen a surge […]
NYJA® School Calendar 2020-2021 [PDF]

NYJA® School Calendar 2020-2021 The New York Jazz Academy® 2020-2021 School Calendar is also available as a PDF download (click here). Browse and register for NYJA® programs here. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 – Early Fall Semester registration opens Tuesday, September 8 – Early Fall Semester Begins Tuesday, October 27 – Early Fall Semester […]
Registration for NYJA® Online Summer Semester 2020 is NOW OPEN

Registration for NYJA® Online Summer Semester 2020 is NOW OPEN We at New York Jazz Academy® first and foremost hope that you are safe and well. In this time of social-distancing, we have seen a surge in interest in our online jazz courses, and our online offering have tripled, including fully-ported Manhattan and Long Island […]
Watch the new NYJA® Online Faculty Shoutout VIDEO

Watch the new NYJA® Online Faculty Shoutout VIDEO We’ve been busy at New York Jazz Academy®, and we hope you’re staying safe! Enjoy this shoutout from faculty at NYJA® Online. Keep practicing, and see you soon! In this time of social-distancing, we have seen a surge in interest in our online jazz courses, and our […]
Fred Hersch Joins NYJA® Faculty

Fred Hersch Joins NYJA® Faculty Fred Hersch has joined the piano and composition faculty at New York Jazz Academy®. A select member of jazz’s piano pantheon, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the music’s course over more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator and recording artist. […]
How NYJA® is helping during COVID-19

NYJA® Faculty Organize COVID-19 Relief Concerts for Musicians Coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns resulted immediately in musicians’ concerts getting cancelled around the country. New York Jazz Academy® faculty vocalists Sirintip and Thana Alexa, stepped up immediately, organizing a series of living room concerts in early April. Thanks to their efforts, over $55,000 has been raised for a […]