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Jazz Angels Summer 2021
In-Person and Online Rehearsals
Jazz Angels Summer session begins the week of 7/5/21 and continues through the week of 7/26/21, with performances on 7/24 and 8/1. Jazz Angels remains fluid and flexible aiming to meet the needs of our community through changing COVID-19 regulations. Class days/times may be adjusted to accommodate schedules of all students. Classes will meet Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday afternoons/evenings.
Program Overview:
Jazz Angels is for musicians of all levels and all instruments including vocals, ages 11-17. Musicians learn about jazz music, how to improvise and perform together. Our sessions also include additional social engagement activities.
Classes meet for 60 minutes twice a week for four weeks with several day and time options. Classes are held outside in-person with online options for rehearsals and performances. Materials are distributed in person or via email.
Each class will have an independent study component such as practicing and/or working for a class presentation. In addition to the classes, students become more socially engaged with their peers in other activities like riffs of the week, jokes of the week, recipes of the week as well as jazz in our community, open mic nights and virtual performances.
We plan to have live performances at the end of the session, dates/times/locations TBA. We will also have an end-of-session virtual showcase – free to watch, we invite the world to attend!
We like to hear and speak with students before classes begin. Our famous “No Stress Placement Auditions” will take place the week of 6/28. Contact barry@jazzangels.org to set up your day/time.
Click here to enroll in the Summer Session!
Jazz Angels Tuition:
Jazz Band – $275
Maximum 5 musicians per section. Sheet music, playback and recording tracks provided. At least one live performance & one virtual showcase.
Vocal Jazz Group – $275
Maximum 6 vocalists per class. Sheet music, playback and recording tracks provided. At least one live performance & one virtual showcase.
Private lessons – $45/half hour billed monthly for lessons taught
Beginning to Advanced. Sheet music and play along tracks provided.
Needs-based scholarships available
Class Details
Jazz Band: Horns and rhythm sections rehearse separately at first. When songs are learned horns and rhythm are invited to attend all rehearsals. Sheet music is arranged and provided along with different playback tracks: full band, solo only etc. We also provide solo scales and a transcription of a famous solo.
Vocal Jazz Group: Vocalists will rehearse together learning jazz songs. Instruction will focus on jazz phrasing and articulation, as well as vocal health and proper vocal production. Sheet music is arranged and provided along with different playback tracks: full band, solo only, etc.
Private lessons: Beginning to advanced. All instruments – including vocals – and all levels. Some instrument rental available for $20/month.
Other information:
All classes are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Classes help fulfill VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) National Standards for Music Education for California.
Jazz Angels also have a mentorship program for experienced musicians.
Jazz Angels Staff of professional musicians and educators:
Barry Cogert: Founder/Co-director
Albert Alva: Co-director
Kendra Cogert-Vocal specialist
Max Cogert-Percussion specialist and administrator
Will Harper-Technician and engineer
Click here to learn more about our teachers and staff.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact Barry at barry@jazzangels.org or 310.850.0026