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Address:
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 320-2681
Website: https://settlementmusic.org
Affiliated School or Organization
Settlement Music School
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Music Advocacy Program, Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Adult Learner
Program Level
Intermediate
Address:
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (267) 295-2920
Website: https://worldcafelive.com/
Our curriculum varies with session. It is generally curated 75-minute interactive sessions at World Cafe Live for approx. 100 students (grades 3-12) with 3+ teaching artists in various genres (including jazz) of music (and some dance) from around the world.
Affiliated School or Organization
World Cafe LIve
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Venue, Summer Camp / Program, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Grades K - 5, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (267) 295-2920
Website: https://worldcafelive.com/
These are a variety of varied events without a cover or ticket charge – for example, a monthly Latin dance party (Cuban jazz, etc.), annual Jambaliva event celebrating the jazz and cuisine of New Orleans, weekly Jazz Jam with Omar’s Hat, etc.
Affiliated School or Organization
World Cafe LIve
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Venue, Summer Camp / Program, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Adult Learner
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
1515 Market St Ste 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 204-4342
Website: https://boyer.temple.edu/community/temple-music-prep
We provide Saturday AM weekly individual lessons, Music Theory classes, and a choice of 2 string, one wind, 2 jazz ensembles and instructional programs. We also have some chamber music as option and have invitations to the Music Prep Master Classes.
Affiliated School or Organization
Temple University Music Preparatory Division-Community Music Scholars Program
Program Type
Commuity Music Program, Music Advocacy Program, Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Grades 9 - 12
Program Level
Experienced
Program Cost:
Financial Aid available
Address:
300 S Broad Street, Tier 2
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 790-5279
Website: https://www.kimmelcenter.org/community-programs/
Jazz4Freedom links Jazz to Black History in Pennsylvania and beyond, while encouraging individual creative expression. This virtual program includes 8 lessons, 45-minutes each, delivered over video call by KimmelÕs experienced teaching staff, and meets ELA and Social Studies standards. The program offers an age appropriate opportunity for students to express their feelings about recent events regarding social change using their creative voice. Content covered in discussions includes Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Movement, Compare and Contrast poetry and music, and current events related to social change including Climate Change and the Black Lives Matter movement. Asynchronous assignments designed to take 15-20 minutes in creative expression are included.
Affiliated School or Organization
Kimmel Cultural Campus
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization
Program Age Range
Grades K - 5
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
1315 Walnut St., Ste 320
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (191) 260-00000
Website: https://project440.org/
We provide entrepreneurship and Leadership training
Affiliated School or Organization
Project 440
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization
Program Age Range
Grades 9 - 12
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free, Financial Aid Available
Address:
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 320-2681
Website: https://settlementmusic.org
Affiliated School or Organization
Settlement Music School
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Music Advocacy Program, Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
9th-12th
Program Level
Experienced
Address:
300 S Broad Street, Tier 2
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 790-5279
Website: https://www.kimmelcenter.org/community-programs/
In this unique in-school residency, students learn ÒWhat is JazzÓ through music, dance, and academic lessons. The residency is enriched by attending and participating in performances on the Kimmel Center campus.
Affiliated School or Organization
Kimmel Cultural Campus
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization
Program Age Range
Grades 6 - 8
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
911 N. Franklin Street, #307
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (215) 853-7255
Website: www.joelfassmusic.com
I work with the student’s capabilities and goals. I read them and make learning fun while instructing in music fundamentals. Teaching songs is a proven method for me. It is possible to ‘work backwards’ when the student is ready and explain simply the melody, harmony, rhythm components of those songs…
Affiliated School or Organization
Joel Fass
Program Type
Private Lessons, Retail, Venue, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Adult Learner
Program Level
Very Experienced
Address:
57 East Kings Highway
Audubon, NJ 08106
Phone: (215) 458-7992
Website: www.brecherjazz.com
Address:
PO Box 132
Merion Station, PA 19066
Website: https://www.keyofshejazz.org/
Key of She Virtual weeks and in-person conferences include an array of events including masterclasses, presentations, and live music. The goal is to support and encourage more girls to be involved in jazz and foster a creative and supportive community.
Affiliated School or Organization
Key of She Jazz
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, Music Advocacy Program
Program Age Range
Infant - Toddler, Pre-K, Grades K - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12, College, Post-Grad, Adult Learner
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
300 S Broad Street, Tier 2
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 790-5279
Website: https://www.kimmelcenter.org/community-programs/
Kindergarten classes bop and swing with Kimmel Center Teaching Artists who visit their virtual classrooms weekly. Students will learn about Jazz in creative ways through music and movement.
Affiliated School or Organization
Kimmel Cultural Campus
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization
Program Age Range
Grades K - 5
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
7373 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: (215) 397-3261
Website: https://MattRichatrdsMusic.net
Affiliated School or Organization
Ambler Music Academy
Program Type
Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Address:
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 320-2681
Website: https://settlementmusic.org
Affiliated School or Organization
Settlement Music School
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Music Advocacy Program, Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
5th-8th
Program Level
Intermediate
Address:
870 25th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (267) 240-7148
Website: https://www.kennedymusic.com/
Address:
738 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: (267) 471-2574
Website: http://www.clefclubofjazz.org
Affiliated School or Organization
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts
Program Type
School Program, Commuity Music Program, Music Advocacy Program, Private Lessons, Venue, Summer Camp / Program, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Grades 9 - 12
Program Level
Intermediate
Program Cost:
Financial Aid available
Address:
ArsNova Workshop
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (610) 745-3011
Website: http://phillyjazzhistory.org
We do not provide teaching. We DO provide FREE Zoom events that are educational
Affiliated School or Organization
Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project
Program Type
Music Advocacy Program
Program Age Range
College
Program Level
Experienced
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
Phone: (610) 451-7883
Website: https://phillymusiclessons.com/
We provide private lessons for all instruments and voice, all ages and all skill levels. Each lesson is tailored to the unique learning style and needs of the individual student. We do not promote a specific curriculum, but rather leave it up to our well-educated and professional teachers to determine the best course forward for each student.
Affiliated School or Organization
Philly Music Lessons
Program Type
Private Lessons
Program Level
Very Experienced
Program Cost:
Financial Aid available
Address:
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 8028
Phone: (856) 256-4500
Website: https://cpa.rowan.edu/musiccamps/jazzcamp.html
Our curriculum includes big band, combo, improvisation, instrumental master class, and music theory
Program Type
Summer Camp / Program, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Grades 9 - 12
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Address:
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (267) 295-2920
Website: https://worldcafelive.com/
Our curriculum varies with residency. One example: workign with an annual cohort of students to create (write, play and perform) their own CD of music based on an annually varying theme
Affiliated School or Organization
World Cafe LIve
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Venue, Summer Camp / Program, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Grades 9 - 12
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
2511 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (267) 272-6937
Website: wwe.soundspacephilly.net
Please visit our website for a description of classes.
Affiliated School or Organization
Sound Space Performing Arts
Program Type
School Program, Private Lessons
Program Age Range
Grades 6 - 8
Program Level
Intermediate
Program Cost:
Financial Aid available
Address:
4 E. Eagle Road
Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: (610) 804-5054
Website: https://kellycenter.org/
We provide performance opportunities for college, high school and middle school age, as well as learning experience performing their own or others’ material before live audiences.
Affiliated School or Organization
Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community
Program Type
Venue
Program Age Range
Grades 9 - 12
Program Level
Intermediate
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (267) 295-2920
Website: https://worldcafelive.com/
This program brings together teaching artists with parents and caregivers to write lullabies for their babies and toddlers. The project features in-depth evaluation about the impact of this work on parent/child bonding and development, which will inform the projectÕs growth.
Affiliated School or Organization
World Cafe LIve
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Commuity Music Program, Venue, Summer Camp / Program, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
Adult Learner
Program Level
Little-to-No Experience
Program Cost:
Free
Address:
320 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 717-6340
Website: https://www.uarts.edu/
We offer Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Composition, and Music Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. The Performance and Composition programs curriculum provides a direct and pragmatic education for students interested in establishing a career in jazz and/or contemporary music. The goals of the program are to develop critical- thinking, problem-solving, literate, and highly skilled artists, entrepreneurs, and educators who will significantly affect their art form and society. Students receive weekly, one-hour private lessons in their major emphasis with renowned artist teachers. Performance opportunities are plentiful in the SchoolÕs award-winning jazz, world, and popular music ensembles. The core of this curriculum is spread over four years and includes music theory and musicianship, piano, improvisation, technology, and music business. Additional study topics include recording, acoustics, orchestration, arranging, and an array of music history, and literature courses. Students can also select from courses in a wide variety of music, performing arts, visual arts, and business topics, and minors in music education, music business and technology, and other areas across the University. Ensemble and performance opportunities play a critical part in the studentÕs education by sharpening technical and improvisation skills and increasing the studentÕs command of repertoire and styles. The SchoolÕs numerous performance ensembles represent a wide range of styles and categories of jazz, classical, contemporary, and world music. Students are involved in a rigorous schedule of performances, with over 150 concerts and recitals presented each year.
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, School Program, Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
College
Program Level
Very Experienced
Program Cost:
$48,350
Address:
Phone: (206) 683-8249
Website: http://wearewijo.org/
We provide 2 x one-hour lessons, 4 x 30-minute meetings with paired Mentor throughout year. Clinics/Masterclasses, business workshops, professional development sessions; social gatherings, jam sessions, feedback on professional materials (Bio, resume, cover letter) and on music (application video)
Affiliated School or Organization
Women in Jazz Organization
Program Type
Nonprofit Organization, Commuity Music Program, Music Advocacy Program, Private Lessons, Masterclass & Workshop
Program Age Range
College
Program Level
Experienced
Program Cost:
Free, Financial Aid Available