This ensemble introduces young musicians to the fundamentals of jazz in a fun, supportive small-group setting. Designed for students who are curious about jazz or looking to expand beyond solo lessons, the class focuses on building confidence through ensemble playing, improvisation, listening, and collaboration.
Students will explore foundational jazz styles and repertoire while learning essential skills such as swing feel, rhythm section playing, reading lead sheets, understanding song form, and the basics of improvisation. Rehearsals will emphasize creativity, communication, and learning how to play together as an ensemble.
Guided by experienced faculty, participants will develop musicianship skills while gaining exposure to the rich traditions and exciting possibilities of jazz music. The class is designed to be welcoming and engaging for developing musicians, with an emphasis on growth, curiosity, and having fun making music together.
The session culminates in an informal performance where students can share what they’ve been working on with friends, family, and fellow music lovers.
Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm, 12 weeks starting October 1.
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail
Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.
One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!
Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.
How to Get Started
- Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
- When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
- The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.
