JAZZ HOUSE MONTCLAIR

We believe in jazz as a tremendous teaching tool. Through our year-round jazz education and performance programs, we teach children ages 8 to 18 to become lifelong learners, communicators and innovators. As students practice on their instruments, rehearse with their ensembles, and interact with instructors trained to teach and mentor them, they develop important 21st century skills: confidence, perseverance, focus, collaboration, dedication, accountability and an openness to constructive feedback. These skills are essential for all students as they transition to adulthood and become successful, contributing members of their communities.

LEARNING

Calling all players, singers, and straight-up jazz fans: Whether you’re 8 or 48, brand new or experienced on your instrument, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has programming that engages and excites students, promotes harmony and collaboration and builds musicianship. 

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Access

Our “JAZZ HOUSE” isn’t just a physical place, but a metaphor for what we build everywhere we go–in schools, at our studios, and around the towns we serve.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Our exciting programming provides students a rich musical learning environment, peer-to-peer engagement and mentoring by top jazz instructors dedicated to fostering skills and relationships for the next generation.
Youth Jazz Classes
Community Building at MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL

COMMUNITY BUILDING

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS hosts exceptional event that brings our communities together, featuring incredible world-class jazz performances. The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST has grown to be one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country.

faqs

Frequently asked questions and answers about registering for JAZZ HOUSE KiDS classes.

"WE HAVE WITNESSED FIRSTHAND HOW JAZZ HOUSE KIDS HAS MENTORED, EDUCATED, AND INSPIRED ALL OF ITS STUDENTS TO BE THEIR BEST SELVES, NOT ONLY IN THE REALM OF MUSIC, BUT IN LIFE IN GENERAL."
~ Parents of a JAZZ HOUSE student

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