Jazz

UVMC offers jazz lessons, classes, and workshops for a variety of instruments.

With jams, workshops, and classes, students can learn to improvise and play along with other jazz lovers. Our experienced faculty teach individual lessons on a variety of instruments and voice to help develop your skills.

Jazz singer with microphone
piano and saxophone duet
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Jazz Classes at UVMC

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation


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guitar class

Blues Guitar

Fall 2024: September 19-December 12
Thursdays 6:15-7:15 pm

Learn to get the blues sound on your guitar with chord progressions and blues standards.

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UVMC Summer Band

2025: Rehearsals begin June 24/25
6:30-8:30 pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Nexus Festival Performance: August 9 or 10, time tbd

The Summer Band program, which includes concert band and jazz band, is designed for junior high and high school band students who want to continue playing in June, July, and August.

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Upcoming Events

UVMC instructor Draa Hobbs playing guitar

John Stowell & Draa Hobbs: Jazz Guitar Concert

Monday, September 22,
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
Free
Kilton Library

Upper Valley Music Center teacher Draa Hobbs is joined by John Stowell for a concert of jazz music for guitar. …

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