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Registration Now Open For Newark's Jazz For Teens 2026-27 Classes

Source: AMT Public Relations
August 11, 2026

Celebrating 29 Years of Inspiring and Impacting the Next Generation of Jazz Artists October 3, 2026 – May 15, 2027; Classes are held every Saturday from 10:00am-5:00 p.m. ET.M New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), One Center Street, Newark, NJ. Student musicians ages 13-18. Register: $700 per semester or $1,200 for full year. Registration is required and closes October 10, 2026. Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more information, visit NJPAC.org or call 973.353.7058. The New Jersey ...

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New England Conservatory Announces 155th Commencement With Distinguished Speaker Denyce Graves And Honorary Degree Recipients Gary Bartz And Gary Dunning

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
April 16, 2026

Acclaimed mezzo-soprano and NEC alumna Denyce Graves ’88 UD, ’14 hon. DM, whose accomplishments NEC recognized with an honorary Doctor of Music degree in 2014, will serve as the distinguished Commencement speaker. Legendary jazz saxophonist and educator Gary Bartz and innovative Vivo Performing Arts (formerly Celebrity Series of Boston) President and Executive Director Gary Dunning will be awarded honorary Doctor of Music degrees. Matthew Shifrin ’21, ’23 MM will be the alumni speaker. “We are thrilled to welcome back NEC ...

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The Milt Hinton Institute For Studio Bass camp For Young Musicians Returns This Summer, July 19-25, 2026

Source: AMT Public Relations
February 19, 2026

Hosted by NJPAC and in residence at Drew University in Madison, NJ Registration Now Open at NJPAC.org. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will produce the Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass, an exceptional summer music education program for teen musicians (ages 14 through 18) from July 19-25, 2026. The camp is named for Milt Hinton (1910-2000), a prolific jazz bassist, studio musician and photographer whose career intersected with many of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. ...

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Registration Now Open - Jazz For Teens Program Continues For 28th Year In Newark, New Jersey

Source: AMT Public Relations
August 16, 2025

Fall Semester: September 27 to December 13, 2025; Spring Semester: January 24 to May 16, 2026, 10:00am-5:00pm EST (schedules vary). Arts High School 550 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Newark, NJ, 07102 Student musicians ages 13-18. Register: $700 per semester. $1,200 for full year. Registration is required. Scholarships and/or financial aid are available. For more information, visit NJPAC.org or call 973.353.7058. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the state’s anchor cultural institution, celebrates 28 years of ...

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Revolutionize Your Jazz Practice With Tessitura Pro – Now On Ios & Macos

Source: Ariel Ramos
June 24, 2025

mDecks Music has released Tessitura Pro for iOS and macOS, bringing one of the most powerful tools for modern jazz improvisation and harmonic mastery to mobile and desktop musicians alike. Designed by composer and educator Ariel J. Ramos, Tessitura Pro is already a favorite among advanced jazz players, educators, and improvisers worldwide. Built around a deep understanding of jazz harmony and the circle of fifths, Tessitura Pro helps musicians internalize the essential structures behind jazz improvisation. From bebop scales to ...

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Modern Guitar Harmony Launches New Website For Harmonic Explorations On Guitar

Source: Marcel Springorum
June 12, 2025

Modern Guitar Harmony is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned educational website, ModernGuitarHarmony.com, a premier destination for guitarists seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced harmony, improvisation, and modern composition techniques. The updated platform offers a rich and growing library of eBooks, courses, and mentorship programs, featuring content from world-renowned guitarists such as Ben Monder, John Stowell, Gilbert Isbin, and others. Designed for serious musicians, the site caters to intermediate-to-advanced players who want to move beyond basic ...

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Still Places Available On Europe's Biggest And Most Inclusive Jazz Education Event—Sligo Jazz 2025

Source: Sligo Jazz Project
June 3, 2025

Sligo Jazz Project’s annual Summer School and Festival runs from 22-27 July 2025, bringing a team of 33 world-class musicians from all over the world to teach and perform in Sligo over six days. From 22–27 July 2025, Sligo will once again become a global hub for music lovers, students, and jazz legends, as it hosts Europe’s largest and most inclusive Jazz Summer School alongside its internationally renowned Jazz Festival. The countdown is on for world-class jazz education and live ...

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MFM Presents: 'How Musicians Work with Mastering Engineers'–A Zoom Webinar Featuring Industry Experts Adam Reifsteck and Fred Kevorkian on May 12, 2025

Source: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLa
May 6, 2025

Musicians for Musicians (MFM), a nonprofit organization advocating for the empowerment and fair compensation of music creators, is excited to announce a special talk event: “How Musicians Work with Mastering Engineers," a Zoom webinar to be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT. This informative session is produced by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (MFM President/saxophonist) and hosted by Adam Reifsteck (MFM Vice President/Founder of Teknofonic Recordings). Leading the discussion will be Fred Kevorkian, a renowned ...

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