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Tribeca Jazz Institute

The Tribeca Jazz Institute at Church Street School for Music & Art is a 12 - week intensive program designed for pre-professional jazz musicians who are ready to take their jazz performance to the next level.


Through personalized private lessons, hands-on ensemble classes, and mentorship from leading New York City jazz artists, TJI students develop their improvisational skills, ensemble playing, and understanding of the jazz tradition. Admission is by audition only.

PRICE:

$7,000 (cash) | $7,210 (card)

SCHEDULE:

Winter 2027: Monday, January 11th - Friday, April 2nd, 2027
Spring 2027: Monday, April 5th - Friday, June 25th, 2027

TEACHERS:

Rotating TJI & TJA Faculty

AGE:

18 yrs & up

Program Details

Each Tribeca Jazz Institute Semester Includes:

  • Three 3-hour ensemble classes per week

    • 36 coached ensemble classes per semester

    • Ensemble classes are held Monday - Friday at Church Street School for Music and Art at 41 White Street in Lower Manhattan. Start and end times vary.

  • Ten 1-hour private lessons

    • Over the course of each semester, students will receive 120 hours of direct instruction playing for and WITH their mentors.

    • Private Lesson times, dates, and locations are individually scheduled.

      • Teacher assignments are subject to teaching artist availability and made at the discretion of the program.

      • Students will meet with the Director to discuss private lesson assignments and requests during the first week of classes.

      • Requests will be considered based upon the availability of teaching artists. Faculty lists will be distributed on the first week as our teaching artists are active performers.

  • Up to 14 hours of practice room time per week

    • Practice rooms will be available from 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday.

  • Photo shoot with a professional photographer for headshot.

    • This is arranged once per semester for the program. If a student misses the photoshoot, it will not be made up at a later date.

  • 3 Jam Sessions 1 or more public performances in the community arranged by the school.

Policies

Tuition Policy

  • Students accepted to the program must secure their spot by making a non-refundable deposit $1,500 at the time of acceptance.

  • Full tuition for the program is due 90 days prior to the start date of the program unless the student is accepted less than 90 days prior to the start date, or an alternative payment plan has been agreed upon in advance.

  • Tuition Deadlines Winter 2027: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Spring 2027:  Monday, January 5, 2026


TJI Scholarships

*All available scholarships have been awarded for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

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