Quick-Look Guide to NYJA Early Fall Semester 2016

New York Jazz Academy Early Fall Semester 2016 registration is almost here! Starting in early August 2016, come browse our programs page for complete course overviews and registration details for Early Fall Semester (mid-September through November, 2016). We have programs for players of all levels and ages. NYJA early fall semester classes include the following:

Ensembles

Small Ensembles (beginning through advanced level)
Mondays, 7pm-8:50pm, 7:30pm-9:20pm, starting September 19
Tuesdays, 7:30pm-9:20pm, starting September 20
Wednesdays, 8pm-9:50pm, starting September 21
Thursdays, 12pm-1:50pm, starting September 22
Thursdays, 7:30pm-9:20pm, starting September 22
Fridays, 8pm-9:50pm, starting September 23
Saturdays, 11am-12:50pm, starting September 17
Saturdays, 4:10pm-6pm, starting September 17
Sundays, 7pm-8:50pm (Syosset location), starting September 18
Improv Workshops
Mondays, 6pm-7:20pm, starting September 19
Mondays, 7:30pm-8:50pm, starting September 19
Tuesdays, 6pm-7:20pm, starting September 20
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:50pm, starting September 21
Thursdays, 6pm-7:20pm, starting September 22
Sundays, 4pm-5:20pm (Syosset location), starting September 18
Sundays, 5:30pm-6:50pm (Syosset location), starting September 18
Big Bands
Saturdays, 2:10pm-4pm, starting September 17

Electives

Bebop Line Building
Mondays, 6pm-6:50pm, starting September 17
Theory/Notation/Ear-Training Classes
Tuesdays, 6pm-6:50pm, starting September 20

Private Lessons

Private Lessons are scheduled by appointment, all various locations throughout all boroughs

Vocal-specific programs

Vocal Jazz Workshops
Wednesdays, 8pm-9:50pm, starting September 21
Thursdays, 6pm-7:20pm, starting September 22
Saturdays, 2pm-3:50pm, starting September 17
Small Ensembles (see above for early fall schedule)
Improv Workshops (see above for early fall schedule)
Electives (see above for early fall schedule)
Private Lessons are scheduled by appointment, all various locations throughout all boroughs

NYJA Online programs

Music Notation Basics (self-guided, tuition-free)
Jazz History 101 (self-guided, tuition-free)
Introduction to Improvisation and Jazz Theory (self-guided)
Introduction to Improvisation and Jazz Theory (w/ private tutorials, by appointment)
Online Private Lessons (scheduled by appointment)

Other Programs

Interested in other NYJA classes not mentioned here, including a full slate of teen and college-prep offerings? contact us for even more program options during the upcoming semester.

2016-2017 Calendar

The NYJA Early Fall Semester starts on Saturday, September 17, 2016. For a overview of dates and holidays breaks, visit our School Calendar next week.

Is NYJA Right For You?

Are you wondering if New York Jazz Academy is right for you? There’s only so much you can learn by visiting a website, so feel free to contact us for an honest assessment. Also, feel free to read about other NYJA musicians’ stories and testimonials, and check out our post helping answer the question, “Is NYJA Right For You?”.