SIM 2027 Jazz Intensive Workshops

Celebrating 25 years of inspiring creative musicians, the School for Improvisational Music (SIM) continues its mission to cultivate individuality, collaboration, and artistic depth through the practice and process of improvisation. The SIM Summer Jazz Intensive offers a week of immersive study with a world-class faculty drawn from the forefront of jazz and contemporary music. Each day features two masterclasses, ensemble coaching, and ample performance opportunities, providing participants with a balance of rigorous musical engagement and open creative exploration.

Students also receive two private lessons with SIM faculty, allowing for personalized instruction on any musical topic—from technique and composition to improvisational concepts and artistic development. At SIM, improvisation is approached not through the lens of style, but as a universal language of creativity and expression. Participants are encouraged to expand their musical perspectives, strengthen their listening and interaction skills, and engage deeply with the art of spontaneous music-making.

Dates: TBD
Location: CloseUp, NYC
To Apply:
Send name, address, DOB, phone number, a short statement on why you want to attend and two mp3s to RalphAlessi@gmail.com