Vocal Programs for All Levels

Whether you are a professional vocalist or a complete beginner, New York Jazz Academy offers an opportunity for you to work with mentors and other like-minded vocalists in an effort to take it to the next level. All NYJA teachers are active vocalists on the NYC scene and are leaders in the world of jazz performance and instruction

Program Options
Performance Opportunities
Future Program Options
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Note to Kids and Teens
Note to Tourists and International Students

New York Jazz Academy Voice Faculty

Miles Griffith | Sofia Rei Koutsovitis | Carolyn Leonhart | Sara Serpa |

Select a location: Manhattan | Long Island | Brooklyn | Queens

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Program Options

Regardless of your level and previous experience in music, NYJA offers private lessons with NYC's finest jazz vocalists. If you are a singer just starting out with jazz, or if you would like to get caught up on essential jazz fundamentals, we offer many beginning-intermediate level programs to suit your needs, including jazz standard vocal workshops and improv ensemble workshops. For more advanced singers, whether you are a hobbyist or working on professional development, our advanced vocal workshops and ensemble programs offer a great way to continue to develop your jazz stylings. These programs range from small ensembles and improv workshops to opportunities to sing with full big band. NYJA also offers you a selection of theory and notation and ear-training classes that can really help you demystify jazz music. We recognize that vocalists come with different strengths and comfort zones. We have successfully helped singers with diverse backgrounds, ranging from those with experience in classical singing, R&B, Rock, Carnatic, and more. For complete program listings, click here.

Performance Opportunities

While our weekly programs are wholly satisfying and productive, we also integrate regular performance opportunities for our students at major venues throughout NYC. NYJA participants have performed for Mayor Bloomberg, at Carnegie Hall, on NBC TV and CNBC, and at major jazz clubs throughout the city. For those who need financial assistance, NYJA frequently offers paid gig opportunities to qualified students. If you are looking for a summer jazz workshop, our Summer Jazz Intensives are now the most popular programs in all of NYC and attract talented players from all over the world.

Future Program Options

We hope you will enjoy browsing current course offerings above. NYJA is constantly adding new programs, so if you see a program you would like to join, but the current schedule does not meet your needs, let us know. We can keep you updated on new course offerings and schedules.

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For more information about our teachers, visit our faculty page or click on a faculty member above. Also, feel free to visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page. Finally, if you have any specific questions regarding NYJA, do not hesitate to contact us. You will have the chance to speak with a jazz professional who can help advise you.

Note to Kids and Teens

If you are a talented kid or teen (age 9-19), you may be interested in our kids' jazz programs, teen programs, or our Summer Jazz Intensives (open to teens and adults). Private lessons are also available for every age. Exceptionally talented teens, ages 14 and older, are also welcome to register for our general programs (listed below). The youngest students will love JELLY JAMZ, our early childhood music division, open to infants and toddlers. If you are not certain what may be the best option for you, please contact NYJA for a free assessment.

Note to Tourists and International Students

If you are planning on visiting NYC or Long Island from another city or country, visit our tourists page for more information on custom workshop packages for groups and individuals.

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