NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all listings in this directory are even more subject to change than usual, and we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of any listing beyond press time. Please check program websites to confirm.
United States
ALASKA
Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival
May 19-29
Juneau
(907) 463-3378
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
July 18-Aug. 1
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
(907) 474-8869
AK Jazz Workshop Summer Jazz Camp
July 25-30
University of Alaska Anchorage Fine Arts Building, Anchorage
(907) 332-3234
Audience: Creative music students from grade 7 through adults
Description: Students explore the creative world of jazz improvisation with AK Jazz Artists and educators John Damberg (vibes, piano & drum set), Mark Manners (guitar), Rick Zelinsky (saxophone), Cam Cartland (drums), and Bob Andrews (bass). Beg, Int., and Adv. sections will be offered. New students must schedule a level placement audition. The camp features the AJW Faculty Jazz Ensemble concert on July 29, and the AJW Student Concert on July 30.
CALIFORNIA
Guitar Workshop Plus
June 19-24
San Diego
(905) 567-8000
Audience: Courses for all ages (teenager through adult), levels and styles
Jazz in the Pines Student Clinic
July 3-16
Idyllwild
(951) 659-2171 x2341
Audience: Ages 14-18
Stanford Jazz Workshop
Various dates
Stanford University, Stanford
(650) 736-0324
Jazz Camp West
July 16-29
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda
(510) 858-5313
Audience: Adults and teens 15 years and up; beginners through professionals
Lafayette Summer Music Workshop
July 11-15
Lafayette
(925) 914-0797
Santa Barbara Jazz Workshop
July 12-15
Santa Barbara, Cate School, Carpinteria
(323) 455-3934/(805) 689-8975
Audience: All ages
Teagarden Adult Jazz Camp
July 24-30; Aug. 1-7
Sly Park Education Center,