Academic Departments
Amherst College, Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Eastern Illinois University, Eastman School of Music, Florida State University, Indiana University, Juilliard Institute for Jazz Studies, Malaspina University, Manhattan School of Music
Camps and Workshops
"The" Jazz Camp, Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, America's Best High School Jazz Competition, Billy Taylor - Jazz Pianist and Educator, Birch Creek Music, California Brazil Camp, Cambridge Jazz Cooperative, Cathy Segal Garcia, jazz singer, Centrum's Bud Shank Jazz Workshop, Cityfolk Education
Methods and Techniques
A Jazz Improvisation Primer, by Marc Sabatella, Brent D. Stuntzner's Jazz Guitar Site, Guitar Lesson World by Patrick McFarlane, Jazclass with Michael Furstner, Jazz Arranging Tutorial, Sax on the Web: Tim Price, Swing and Jump Blues Guitar
Caltera School
[Berwyn, IL, US] Jeremy Callner and Jason Paterna offers studies in jazz improvisation, combos, ear training, and music business. Photos, email address.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
Offers private instrumental instruction including improvisation and combo playing.
Clifford Brown Jazz Foundation
Names of those awarded scholarships by the foundation, with links to audio files of recordings by the great trumpeter.
Dixieland Jazz
Offers Louis Armstrong transcriptions, improvisation lessons, and 'Band in a Box' songs.
Greg Fishman Jazz Studios
This site is dedicated to the study of jazz improvisation. The site features original content discussing various aspects of jazz improvisation, theory, licks, chords and practice tips.
Hal Galper Articles on Forward Motion
Jazz pianist Hal Galper explains his theory on Forward Motion in jazz music.
I Was Doing All Right
A jazz trumpet player's journey with musical and technical development, featuring ear training tools and improvisation tips.
International Association for Jazz Education
Association with thousands of members in more than thirty countries. Current and past issues of newsletter, annual conference, membership application, bulletin board, teacher training institute, links directory, sponsorship and patron recognition.
International Association of Schools of Jazz
[Netherlands] Organisation of institutions engaged in the teaching of jazz on a regular basis.
Jan's Jazz Page
Jan Nilsson offers free downloads of jazz standards for jazz practice. MIDI and Cakewalk files. Band-in-a-Box styles downloadable as well.
Jazz for the Unhip
Basic facts about jazz for Generation Y as explained by Britney Spears. Instruction on instrumentation, improvisation, and well-known artists with photographs and links to audio files.
Jazz Guitar Improvisation in One Lesson
Jazz guitar online diagrams outline limits of classical jazz harmony in major with improvisation options. More than isolated chords or single key area map. No previous theory required.
Jazz Impact Institute
Bassist, educator, and NEA grant recipient Harvey Gold, Ph.D., presents seminars with his jazz sextet to teach corporate employees how to handle change.
Jazz Resource Center
Systematic approach to piano voicings and scales as well as transcriptions.
Jazz theory and Improvisation by Pete Thomas
Online tutorials and resources on jazz theory, saxophone playing and composition by UK recording musician Pete Thomas.
Jazzmasters Workshop
Non-profit organization providing free jazz education to school children in California and other states. Mentors, FAQ, contributions.
Jeff Helgesen's Home Page
Features tens of jazz trumpet solos transcriptions. (PDF format). Includes Dorham, Hubbard, Fagerquist, Baker and other trumpettists.
Joan Wildman: Articles on Jazz Improvisation
Some articles about improv and harmony by a professor at the University of Wisconsin. Also, soundclips, examples and links to other jazz sites.
Psyching Out Improvisation Demons
Roger Freundlich shares his experience in teaching jazz improvisation to adult students.
SoYouWanna Learn About Jazz?
Full length article discusses the fundamentals of jazz appreciation, including history, styles, and personalities.
The Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pac
Offering fellowships, jazz camp, summer jazz colony, and jazz archives for developing artists. Includes news, contact, programs, calendar, sponsors, special events, and staff biographies.
The Jazz School
[Berkeley, CA, US] Non-profit school for all ages. Admissions and courses offered.
WNUR Links to Jazz Education
WNUR's page of links to jazz education sites, university courses, and jazz charts.
YahooGroups: Jazz Guitar Group FAQs
Official site featuring an archive containing charts, MIDI files, tunes, and lessons.