It’s Time for the NYJA Winter Jazz Intensives!: What to Expect
Introduction New York Jazz Academy Winter Jazz Intensives offer an enriching musical experience unlike any other. In a nutshell, you will not find a more engaging, dynamic and attentive jazz workshop or program. What follows are some differentiating aspects of our winter jazz camp, all modeled after our very successful summer jazz intensives. We hope […]
NYJA Summer Jazz Intensives: What To Expect
Introduction New York Jazz Academy® Summer Jazz Intensives offer an enriching musical experience unlike any other. In a nutshell, you will not find a more engaging, dynamic and attentive summer jazz workshop or program. What follows are some differentiating aspects of our summer jazz camp. We hope it will also help clarify what to […]
Mimesis and Afterlife: Learning from the MOPDTK Blue Controversy
Reposted from NYJA faculty member Jacob Teichroew’s website (read original version here). [Editor’s note: Any opinions and words expressed by the author are not necessarily reflective of any NYJA faculty, staff, or student body.] MIMESIS AND AFTERLIFE Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jacob Teichroew As jazz musicians in a strange period […]
Why Choose a Good Jazz Band Over a DJ?
Why Choose a Good Jazz Band Over a DJ? Music is integral Just like food and venue, music is an integral part of any wedding ceremony. Music in a wedding sets the tone of the event. It creates an ambiance that distinguishes between memorable and forgettable weddings. A wedding is an event for celebration, and […]
VIDEO: Get to know the NYJA Summer Jazz Intensives
Here’s a snapshot of several musicians and faculty sharing their experiences from the New York Jazz Academy Summer Jazz Intensives. These summer camps bring you to the heart of NYC, giving you a chance to immerse yourself in daily jazz studies. Interviews from the New York Jazz Academy Summer Jazz Intensives: Tom Dempsey (faculty guitar/ensembles): […]
Advice on some common jazz studies questions
Do you need some guidance on what next steps you should take as a jazz musician? Check out these quick questions and answers. Q: I am a beginner to jazz. Where should I start? A: If you are a complete beginner, someone who has never played an instrument before, your best option is to start […]
Looking for a music school jazz studies program? Check out a simple cost analysis here.
You have many options for jazz studies. Check out a simple tuition and cost analysis of several music schools in the graphic below.