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

Repetition of multi ethnic jazz band in loft. Bass guitar player, electric guitar player

Join us in celebrating 40 Magical Years of Music

Featuring performance from our renowned faculty, staff, and esteemed students.