Members of the Jazz Instrumental Lab performing in the BKCM Concert Hall

Jazz Lab (Adults)

Age: Adults

Type: Jazz

Terms: Fall, Spring

Duration: 16 Weeks

Class Size: 6

Price:  Intro to Jazz: $672, Jazz Lab: $720

Instructors: 

Contact: elijah.thomas@bkcm.org

Description

Jazz Lab (Intro Level): Adult students who are completely new to Jazz or want to refresh their understanding of the basics of jazz are welcome to join this intro class. Students explore the basic modes for improvising, gain familiarity with the blues form, and develop an understanding of how to improvise over chord changes. Students explore jazz swing feel and phrasing and how each instrument functions in a group.

Jazz Lab: Adult musicians with intermediate to advanced skills on their instrument have the opportunity to collaborate, improvise, rehearse and develop confidence in their jazz playing. Coached by professional jazz musicians, students work with classic jazz repertoire, highlighting blues forms and standards from the Great American Songbook while digging deep into the world of improvisation. Our faculty perform alongside the students in a mentorship model experience. Students perform a minimum of once per semester, with additional performance opportunities throughout the year. 

Placement and Auditions for New Students

An audition is required for this program. If you would like to schedule an in-person audition, please email elijah.thomas@bkcm.org. Students who have participated in this program previously, please send an email to elijah.thomas@bkcm.org before calling to re-register.

Audition Materials

Sections

Jazz Lab (Intro Level):

  • Sundays, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 PM

Jazz Lab:

  • Tuesdays, 8:15 – 9:45 PM
  • Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 PM
  • Thursdays, 8:00 – 9:30 PM

The Registration Process 

1. If you are new to BKCM, click here to create a Registration account.

2. Click here to fill out the Student & Family Survey.

3. Call 718-622-3300 to register.

If you have questions, please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through every step of the registration process. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To apply please contact kris.mandapat@bkcm.org and fill out the financial aid application.

For complete information on our registration process and policies, please click here.