Jazz Studies

Develop improvisation skills, learn jazz theory, or refine your personal style. Washington Conservatory of Music’s jazz program is tailored to your needs through one-on-one study with professional jazz artists.

Areas of Study:
  • piano
  • saxophone
  • guitar
  • upright bass
  • electric bass
  • drum set
  • jazz theory & composition

Meet the jazz teachers
Meet the music theory & composition teachers

Learn more about the WCM Jazz Woodshed sessions with Robert Redd.

jazz combo performance
Bass teacher, Steve Novosel, performs in a jazz combo lead by a saxophone student.
jazz combo performing
Saxophone teacher, Marty Nau, performs with students in a jazz combo.

Available Jazz Studies Group Classes

Saxophone Jazz instrument isolated

Beginner Jazz Band Group Class

Jazz instruments in a loft

Intermediate Jazz Band Group Class