Learn to play an instrument in ONE week at Summer Jazz Foundations Camp!
Designed for students going into grades 4-8 with little to no experience.
Our Summer Jazz Foundations Camp is perfect for beginner students. Students can choose from the following instruments: flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, violin, and cello. Campers will begin reading music and learn to play songs in a beginning band. At the end of camp, they’ll be invited to keep learning in our Foundations program, which starts Fall 2025.
This camp is offered on a sliding scale from $0 to $600.
Registration will open once we finalize camp location at a South/Central Seattle school. Please check back in mid-February for more details.
Program Details
2025 CAMP DATES
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, daily
Campers are required to attend Meet Your Instrument Day on Sunday, May 18. If you’re registering after May 18, you will receive a confirmation email with an alternative way to pick an instrument. For questions and support, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, June 20
CAMP LOCATION
TBD
SLIDING SCALE TUITION
We are committed to this program being financially accessible for ALL families.
Select the sliding scale level that works for you!
$600 (full tuition): Reflects the full cost of class and helps ensure everyone can participate.
$450 (25% off): A meaningful contribution that balances your needs and supports others.
$300 (50% off): A flexible option for families balancing other financial priorities.
$150 (75% off): A reduced rate for families prioritizing affordability.
$0 (FREE): Fully covered for families who need it, no questions asked.
You select the tuition amount that works for you, no questions asked. Your tuition supports our ability to pay educators a fair wage, provide classroom supplies and sheet music, and subsidize tuition for other families. You can find our refund policy here (recommended).
INSTRUMENTS
Pick from Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Violin or Drums.
Every student gets:
class materials and needed accessories
a free JazzED t-shirt
an instrument to use at camp* (if needed)
*A completed Instrument Loan Form is required if your student needs to use a JazzED instrument for the summer.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this program, or you need assistance with registration or sliding-scale tuition, please email programs@seattlejazzed.org and one of our program staff will be happy to help!
“It was a challenging learning environment, but encouraging and attainable as well. The instructors were incredible! And the process, communication, and organization was flawless. The camp inspired my kid to jump into learning music. They have been interested before but now they are passionate about it. ”
What parents are saying...
“My daughter had never picked up a clarinet before. In four days she was playing in a concert!”
“This camp could be life changing for your child. It will open up a new world. ”
“It was a great use of time, highly organized and our child walked away with a great experience!”
“JazzED is a place that is child-centered. What they love is music. You may be giving your child a lifeline. ”
“My son LOVED the Jazz Foundations Camp. ”
