JAZZ HOUSE KiDS

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS offers Youth Classes with award-winning ensembles, masterclasses, GRAMMY Award-winning guest artists, and jam sessions. It also offers Small Group Lessons, After School, Jazz Academy, Rhythm Makers, and Soulful Voices. Youth Classes are open to ages 8 to 18, and some programming is available to students ages 8 to 19.

Programs

• Youth Classes — 8 to 18; all levels welcome · Year-round programming · Award-winning ensembles, masterclasses, GRAMMY Award-winning guest artists, jam sessions, and more; registration and auditions required by August 8 for the fall semester.
• Small Group Lessons — Students ages 8 to 19
• After School — Students ages 8 to 19
• Jazz Academy — Advanced students · Sundays | 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Pre-collegiate instrumental training program for serious-minded advanced students.
• Rhythm Makers
• Soulful Voices

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round jazz education and performance programs; class sessions begin the week of October 3, 2026 and run until late May 2027.

About the provider

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has been active for over 20 years. Its mission is transforming lives using the power and legacy of jazz through education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development, and community building. The organization and its students have received more than 125 awards and honors for excellence in jazz and jazz education.

Most events and performances are free and open to the public. Registration and auditions are required by August 8 for the fall semester. Students are placed into ensembles based on experience level. Special arrangements should be requested two weeks in advance. The organization serves students ages 8 to 18, and some programming is available to students ages 8 to 19.

What families say

“JAZZ HOUSE is deserving and worthy of support from all who wish to see an actual movement in the direction of excellence for our young people. Count me in that number.” — Wynton Marsalis; Managing and Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center

“One of the most successful and respected jazz education programs in the country.” — Jazz Times

“We have witnessed firsthand how Jazz House Kids has mentored, educated, and inspired all of its students to be their best selves, not only in the realm of music, but in life in general.” — Parents of a JAZZ HOUSE student

Last updated October 19, 2026.