Charleston Jazz Academy

Award-winning jazz school featured in Downbeat Magazine

Charleston Jazz Academy was featured in Downbeat Magazine and won the 2022 Best of Charleston award for musical instruction. Specialty jazz focus with private lessons, group classes, and jazz band placement.

Programs

Programs span private and ensemble formats with a jazz core. Programs include:

• Private individual music lessons
• Group classes
• Jazz band instruction
• Summer music camps
• Workshops with guest clinicians
• In-school programs
• Internships

What's Included

• Lesson rooms in North Charleston (Charleston hub area)
• Jazz band placement and rehearsal space
• Scholarships based on financial need or musical merit
• Guest-clinician workshops

Experience

Specialty jazz focus is unusual - few cities have a dedicated jazz academy. Suits kids serious about jazz who want a real progression track rather than jazz as a side topic at a general music school. Scholarship program makes the program accessible. Strong fit for committed older kids interested in improvisation and ensemble.