The Jazz Academy of Music (JAM) is beginning the Jazz Academy Genesis band for young people interested in learning an instrument to eventually have the skills to play and perform Jazz music in a group setting. The Genesis band is an excellent opportunity for those who have no or little musical experience who want to grow their skills while also learning about the jazz idiom.
In order to develop your skills, you have to practice individually as well as in a group setting and the earlier you start the better you will be. The students that practice in multiple settings increase their chances of making their high school jazz bands; county and state jazz bands and even the Jazz Academy Orchestra (JAO) and the Grammy Band. The Genesis band gives students the opportunity to begin learning basic skills and technique on the instrument while also getting the experience of learning about jazz and playing in a group setting.
Many of the Jazz Academy students successfully audition for these bands and win college scholarships to some of the best schools and conservatories in the country including Juilliard, Berkley, and New England. Our students have also been awarded admittance and scholarships to some of the most prestigious Jazz music camps in the country. And even those that do not pursue music in college enjoy the benefit of having participated in music when presenting their portfolio. Many of our students have also been admitted to some of the top academic institutions in the country.
