Non-Musician Courses


Great Vibes Class

The vibraphone is one of the rarer instruments in improvisational music that has attracted a unique family of improvisers and Read More

Hammond Heroes

For many years the legacy of the Hammond organ has been lauded by fans and practitioners of improvisational music. During the years Read More

Sight and Sound

The High Points of Blue Note Records and the Imagery that went with it.

Jazz In the Movies

A listening class focused on the jazz music and artists involved in the film scores and incidental music of major Read More

History of Soul Jazz

A listening class. “In The Deepest Recesses of the Groove.” Soul Jazz, the fusion of blues, gospel and rhythm & Read More

The Women of Song

A listening/history class exploring in depth the music and lives of some of the great women in jazz –  recording, Read More

Jazz Piano Styles

A class covering some of jazz history’s most famous pianists, starting with Fats Waller and Willie “The Lion” Smith and Read More

History of Jazz

A class covering the evolution of jazz styles from Dixieland though Bebop to Modal and Fusion.

Listen Up! w/ Jeff Coffin

Taught by saxophonist Jeff Coffin, a 2-hour accelerated (3-week) course for musicians and non-musicians, covering the act of listening; how Read More

Jazz in Film

In this class, students will view and discuss a variety of jazz performances from theatrical releases, soundies (juke box films), Read More

Master Class

A class focused on special topics or skills, led by a master NJW instructor. Topic will vary with the instructor.

History of Big Bands

For the non-musician and musician alike, this class will cover the evolution of Big Bands from the smaller Duke Ellington Read More

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