PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Tribeca Jazz Institute at Church Street School for Music & Art is a 12-week  intensive program designed for pre-professional jazz musicians (18 yrs & up) who are ready to take their jazz performance to the next level. Through personalized private lessons, hands-on ensemble classes, and mentorship from leading New York City jazz artists, TJI students develop their improvisational skills, ensemble playing, and understanding of the jazz tradition. Admission is by audition only.ENROLLMENT IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR:Winter 2027: Monday, January 11th - Friday, April 2ndSpring 2027: Monday, April 5th - Friday, June 25th PROGRAM SCHEDULE & HOURSEach semester includes three 3-hour ensemble classes per week as well as ten 1-hour private lessons scheduled separately. Over the course of each semester, students will receive 120 hours of direct instruction playing for and WITH their mentors.Ensemble classes are held Monday - Friday at Church Street School for Music and Art at 41 White Street in Lower Manhattan. Start and end times vary.Private Lesson times, dates, and locations are individually scheduled.Teacher assignments are at the discretion of the program. Students will meet with the Director to discuss private lesson assignments and requests during the first week of classes. Requests will be considered based upon the availability of teaching artists. Faculty lists will be distributed on the first week as our teaching artists are active performers. Tribeca Jazz Institute Semesters Include:36 coached ensemble classes10 private lessons with a Tribeca Jazz faculty memberThese are one on one private lessons with a TJI teacher.Up to 14 hours of practice room time per week Practice rooms will be available from 9am - 3pm, Monday through FridayPhoto shoot with a professional photographer for headshot. This is arranged once per semester for the program. If a student misses the photoshoot, it will not be made up at a later date3 Jam Sessions1 or more public performances in the community arranged by the schoolTUITIONTuition is $7,000 (cash)/ $7,210 (credit).Students accepted to the program must secure their spot by making a non-refundable deposit $1,500 at the time of acceptance. Full tuition for the program is due 90 days prior to the start date of the program unless the student is accepted less than 90 days prior to the start date, or an alternative payment plan has been agreed upon in advance.Tuition DeadlinesWinter 2027: Tuesday, October 13, 2026Spring 2027: Monday, January 5, 2026SCHOLARSHIPSLucio Tomasi Memorial ScholarshipKen Peplowski Memorial ScholarshipREFUND & WITHDRAWAL POLICYWritten Request RequirementIf a student needs to withdraw from the program, they must submit their request in writing.Policy DetailsRefunds, minus the cost of classes already taken and the $1,500 non-refundable deposit, will be issued for written withdrawal requests received within the first two weeks after the beginning of the semester.

PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Tribeca Jazz Academy at Church Street School is designed to be a condensed version of the Tribeca Jazz Institute. We teach jazz as a language passed down directly from one generation to the next, focusing only on what’s necessary to become the best jazz musician possible. Designed as an entry-point for many young adult jazz musicians (18 yrs & up), this three-week program runs concurrently with the Tribeca Jazz Institute.  We believe in the incalculable value of this art form. We also believe a young artist should not be saddled with the often insurmountable debt that comes with earning a jazz performance degree at any major university today. Our program is selective, affordable, and effective.ENROLLMENT IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR:Winter 2027: Monday, February 22nd - Friday, March 12thSpring 2027: Monday, April 26th - Friday, May 14thFall 2027: Monday, November 1st - Friday, November 19th PROGRAM DETAILS & HOURSEach semester includes nine 3-hour ensemble classes as well as two 1-hour private lessons scheduled separately. Ensemble classes are held Monday - Friday at Church Street School for Music and Art at 41 White Street in Lower Manhattan. Start and end times vary.Private Lesson times, dates, and locations are individually scheduled.Tribeca Jazz Academy Semesters Include:9 coached ensemble classes2 private lessons with a Tribeca Jazz faculty memberUp to 7 hours of practice room time at the school per week.Practice rooms will be available from 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday1 Jam SessionTUITIONTuition is $1,750 (cash)/ $1,802.50 (card).Students accepted to the program must secure their spot by making a non-refundable deposit $500 at the time of acceptance. Full tuition for the program is due 30 days prior to the start date of the program unless the student is accepted less than 30 days prior to the start date, or an alternative payment plan has been agreed upon in advance.Payments can be paid by cash, check, card, or bank wire.Tuition DeadlinesWinter 2027: Saturday, January 23rdSpring 2027: Saturday, March 27thFall 2027: Saturday, October 2ndREFUND & WITHDRAWAL POLICYWritten Request RequirementIf a student needs to withdraw from the program, they must submit their request in writing.Policy DetailsRefunds, minus the cost of classes already taken and the $500 non-refundable deposit, will be issued for written withdrawal requests received within the first week after the beginning of the semester.

PROGRAMS OVERVIEWTJA Intensive Weekend Workshop (16 yrs & up) The TJA Intensive Weekend Workshop at Church Street School is designed to be an opportunity for musicians who wish in a condensed period of time to engross themselves in the art of jazz ensemble playing coached by a member of the world-renowned Tribeca Jazz Institute and Academy faculty. It is open to adult performers ready to get their skills to the next level. Jazz experience is required, ensemble experience is recommended. TJA Intensive Summer Workshop (16 yrs & up) The TJA Intensive Summer Workshop at Church Street School is designed to be an opportunity for musicians who wish in a condensed period of time to engross themselves in the art of jazz ensemble playing coached by a members of the world-renowned Tribeca Jazz Institute and Academy faculty. It is open to adult performers ready to get their skills to the next level. This five-day workshop is ideally suited for educators and musicians whose primary musical language is not jazz to immerse themselves in the genre with some of New York City's top educators and performers. Jazz experience is not required.ENROLLMENT IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR:Intensive Weekend Workshop Friday, December 4th to Sunday, December 6th, 2026 Intensive Summer WorkshopMonday, June 21st to Friday, June 25th 2026Instruments: voice, piano, guitar, bass, & drumsMonday, August 2nd to Friday, August 6thInstruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano, & drumsMonday, August 9th to Friday, August 13thInstruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, & drumsLimited intensive spots are available for each instrument and ensemble. Instrument placement decisions are made on a first come, first serve basis. Those who do not recieve an ensemble spot will be placed on a waitlist.PROGRAM DETAILS & HOURSTJA Intensive Weekend Workshop Each Weekend Intensive Includes:Four coached ensemble sessionsAn end of weekend concert/jam sessionWeekend ScheduleFriday7pm to 10pm - Ensemble CoachingSaturday10am to 12:30pm - Ensemble Coaching12:30pm to 2pm - Lunch2pm to 5pm - Ensemble CoachingSunday10am to 12:30pm - Ensemble Coaching12:30pm to 1:30pm - Lunch1:30pm to 2pm - Dress Rehearsal2:30pm to 3:30pm - Concert/ Jam SessionPrivate practice rooms will be available for student use in the morning before Ensemble Coaching from 9am - 10am and during lunch. TJA Intensive Summer WorkshopEach Summer Intensive Includes:Daily 3-hour ensemble coaching sessionsDaily Jazz theory & Improvisation classAn end of week concert/jam sessionDaily Schedule10am to 12pm - Theory and Improv Class12pm to 1pm - Lunch1pm to 4pm - Ensemble Practice4pm to 5pm - Concert/ Jam Session (Friday only)Private practice rooms will be available for student use in the morning before Ensemble Coaching from 9am - 10am and during lunch. TUITIONTJA Intensive Weekend Workshop Tuition is $500 (cash) / $515 (card)Students accepted to the program must secure their spot by making a non-refundable $200 deposit at the time of acceptance. Full tuition for the program is due 15 days prior to the start date of the program (unless the student is accepted less than 15 days prior to the start date), unless an alternative payment plan has been agreed upon in advance.Tuition DeadlinesSunday, July 18th 2027Sunday, July 25th 2027Sunday, August 1st 2027 TJA Intensive Summer WorkshopTuition is $1,500 (cash) / $1,545 (card)Students accepted to the program must secure their spot by making a non-refundable $375 deposit at the time of acceptance. Full tuition for the program is due 15 days prior to the start date of the program (unless the student is accepted less than 15 days prior to the start date), unless an alternative payment plan has been agreed upon in advance.Tuition DeadlinesThursday, November 19th 2026 REFUND & WITHDRAWAL POLICYWritten Request RequirementIf a student needs to withdraw from the program, they must submit their request in writing.Policy DetailsRefunds, minus the cost of classes already taken and the non-refundable deposit, will be issued for written withdrawal requests received within the first two days after the beginning of the workshop.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTSAll participants in the Tribeca Jazz Institute and Academy programs will need to submit audition materials for placement and consideration in these programs. You can share your videos via YouTube links or other online streaming service.  You do not need to do both, just choose the method that works best for you. The Tribeca Jazz Institute and the Tribeca Jazz Academy programs require applicants to submit: 3 videos of contrasting tempos showing understanding of the jazz genre. Must include improvisation. We prefer there to be either a combo or accompanist performing with the applicant to show ensemble skills. The TJA Intensive Weekend Workshop and the TJA Summer Session require applicants to submit:Instrumentalists (not drummers): Demonstrate sufficient ability to function in a jazz group via video audition. This can be demonstrated a complete performance of a jazz melody that you identify before you perform in the video. 3 Major and Minor scales played in 8th notes played with a metronome (quarter note at 120). For Drummers/Vocalists: Please submit you playing one jazz standard with either another person or along with a recording.  Please submit video auditions via the audition form found here.

Our ensemble classes are led by a rotating roster of coaches including: Jeremy Pelt, Pasquale Grasso, Vince Herring, Ari Roland, Michael Weiss, Alex Claffy, and others. The instructors will utilize a very hands on approach, not only coaching but also at times playing with the ensembles, addressing a broad range of crucial areas in the process, including:Favored repertoire of artist instructorsNuances and secrets of effective ensemble playingImprovisational approachesBallad and up-tempo playingEach instructor's unique interpretation of the traditionAnd much more!Private teachers are selected by the student in tandem with the Director.