Develop leaderships skills and learn to play gigs like a professional. Dive into the captivating world of jazz through our unique combination of mentorship, performance training, and collective exploration. This class focuses dually on honing improvisation skills, like bandstand etiquette and how to call a tune and in music teaching techniques. Young musicians don’t have to know how to improvise already, but should be ready to dive in! Upon completing Jazz Lab, students will be invited to (1) mentor beginner and intermediate level students and (2) join Seattle JazzED’s Messengers ensemble, playing public and/or private shows throughout the region. Students will have the option to recieve financial compensation or service hours in exchange for their time. PROGRAM DETAILS Dates: October 2rd - December 11, 2025 Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM Location: Seattle JazzED (380 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) TUITION We believe that every student who wants to play should get to play. That’s why we offer a variety of tuition levels for our programming. We encourage you to select the option that’s best for your family at this time. If you’re unable to pay for tuition at any level at this time, we still want you in our classes! Please click here to request a code for our no-tuition option. No questions asked. If you’re able to choose a level that is above standard tuition, your support will ensure: - Every student has access to JazzED programs, regardless of their ability to pay. - We can hire and retain local working musicians to teach our classes at livable wage in our community.