by Jazz at Lincoln Center
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Jazz at Lincoln Center's tuition-free program gives NYC middle schoolers weekly instrumental jazz instruction, small-group playing and improvisation coaching from professional musicians. Students perform in showcases for family and friends.
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School-year program
Tuition-free; application required
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Ages 11–13.
Tuition-free; application required
School-year program
10 Columbus Circle (Broadway at 60th St), 10019, Manhattan.
Yes. Middle School Jazz Academy is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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