On-Demand Jazz Resources for K-12 Band Directors and Music Teachers.

 

A community of music educators dedicated to passing on jazz to the next generation.

Our Jazz Band Director Cohort is an online community dedicated to helping band directors and music educators become better jazz educators. Whether you are looking to start a jazz program from scratch or you have a fully established program, we have resources for you.

Explore Jazz Band Resources and Trainings

 
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Chart Recommendations

We have hundreds of chart recommendations for all ability levels and styles.

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Improvisation Resources

We know teaching improvisation is hard. That is why we have plenty of resources to help you teach improvisation, including theory exercises, transcriptions, masterclasses, and more.

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Listening Resources

It can be overwhelming sifting through so many jazz recordings. Our comprehensive listening guides and artist spotlights make it easy for you to introduce lots of different musicians to your students.

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