National Jazz Workshop

July 13–18, 2025

Don't waste another summer wondering how to improvise!

No matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or an advanced player, National Jazz Workshop (NJW) will remove the mystery of it all while giving you the freedom to play what you hear in your head.

ABOUT

Customize Your NJW Experience

National Jazz Workshop offers an array of tracks to help you focus and refine your skills.

PERFORMANCE

Take your artistry to the next level
from beginner to expert and study
with exceptional musicians in areas of improvisation, pedagogy, jazz theory, instrument-specific masterclasses,
and more.

ARRANGING

Under the direction of MIKE TOMARO, the arranging track explores beginner to advanced techniques in jazz arranging, orchestration, and jazz composition.

RECORDING

Master your ability to guide, capture, and produce exceptional audio with hands-on recording techniques in and out of the studio with GOLDER O'NEILL.

JUNIOR JAZZ ACADEMY

The JUNIOR JAZZ ACADEMY TRACK is for students in 6th through 8th grade who play trumpet, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone, bass trombone or tuba. This option is available for commuters only and includes Sunday chair auditions.

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OBSERVATION

We also offer an OBSERVATION TRACK which is ideal for educators and offered for adults only. Observe students or audit seminars and classes on your own schedule!

COLLEGE CREDIT

National Jazz Workshop is also available for college credit. Current Shenandoah University students can register for MUPP-498 Internship for 2 credits. Visiting students can learn more and apply at su.edu and then register for the same course once accepted.

Rhythm instruments (piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussion) may attend camp but depending on ability will be placed in an ensemble or instructional classes.

Custom Experience

Years of Summer Programs

100+

Participants Each Summer

Days of Programming

Faculty Artists

Endorsed by the Jazz Education Network