The Guildhall Jazz Summer School has something for everyone, at every age and level of experience, in a wide range of styles embracing jazz, rock, latin, funk, gospel, blues, studio music and more. It's a fun, happy, encouraging and vibrant place to try something new or expand your skills. Auditions are not required.

Apply online now for the Jazz Summer School 2012

This year we are offering: 

Singers' Weekend (21-22 July 2012)

A large group workshop on jazz, gospel, African and world music led over 2 days by Scott Stroman, Lee Gibson, Gitika Partington, Lucky Moyo and guests, culminating in a concert on the Sunday night.

One Week Jazz & Rock Course (22-27 July 2012)

The long-running course for instrumentalists and singers begins on the Sunday afternoon and finishes with a concert on the last evening. All ages and abilities, and both instruments/vocalists, are welcome! The course includes jazz & rock bands, big bands, vocal groups, classes in harmony, rhythm, and improvisation, instrumental and vocal technique, rock and latin workshops, midi/studio music, recording sessions, concerts and "the club" each night - it's a busy and vibrant week. Daily tuition sessions run from 10am until 5:30pm. Tutor concerts are held from 7-8pm each evening followed by the Club from 8:30 to 10:30pm.

Fees
Singers’ Weekend: £84
One Week Jazz & Rock Course: £460

The course fee does not include accommodation. However, accommodation for students aged 18 and over is available in self-catered flats in the School’s Hall of Residence, Sundial Court, at a special rate of £35.25 (bed & breakfast) / £44.50 (bed, breakfast & dinner). Read information on accommodation near the Guildhall School (PDF, 68Kb).

Unfortunately we are unable to offer bursaries for the Jazz Summer School.  However, young candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds and resident in one of the City, Fringe and London Gateway Boroughs may be eligible for one of the four assisted places available  for the one week Jazz & Rock Course. Successful candidates for an assisted place will have their fees waived. Find out about applying for an assisted place (PDF, 52Kb).

Age range: suitable for anyone aged 12 and over. There is no upper age limit for the Jazz Summer School.

Read frequently asked questions about the Jazz Summer School.

Jazz Summer School tutors have included:

Voice: Lee Gibson, Gitika Partington, Donna Canale, Scott Stroman

Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet: Malcolm Miles, Jean Toussaint, Carlos Lopez-Real

Trumpet: Noel Langley

Trombone: Barnaby Dickinson

Guitar: Fred Thelonius Baker, Bruce Knapp, John Myhill

Piano/Keys: Huw Warren, Jason Rebello, Arnold Khanu, Richard Michael

Bass: Dudley Phillips, Alec Dankworth, Richard Sadler, Dill Katz

Drums: Geoff Nicholls, Trevor Tomkins, Brian Abrahams

Recording and Studio Music: David Gale, David Foister

Strings: Tanya Kalmanovitch 

Applications for summer 2012 are now available online 

Email jazz@gsmd.ac.uk for any enquiries.