Jazz & Rock Week

This six-day course is ideal for instrumentalists and singers who want to develop their skills in jazz and rock music, feel inspired and have lots of fun.

The course is directed by Scott Stroman, Jazz Professor at Guildhall School, alongside professional musicians and expert teachers from Guildhall School. 

Who is the course for?

• Anyone aged 14 and over with a passion for music. Classes and groups will be allocated by participant ability. We recommend a minimum level of Grade 3 ABRSM or above in order to keep up to speed with the course, but we cater from this level all the way up to semi-professional.
• There is no upper age limit on this course. We encourage and welcome participants from all ages 14 and over.

What can I expect?
A friendly and vibrant week, consisting of instrumental and vocal workshops, jazz combos, rock bands, big bands, vocal groups, rhythm workshops, harmony and improvisation classes, as well as the opportunity to record in Guildhall School’s professional standard recording facilities.

There will be tutor concerts – a unique opportunity to see your course tutors in action as well as your very own ‘music club’ – an opportunity for Jazz & Rock participants to perform for each other during the week. Both of these will take place after the course ends each day and are optional to attend.

"It was incredible fun and informative with amazingly talented tutors who put a lot of effort into making it a great time for all of us, giving us advice and helpful feedback."
– William, participant on Jazz & Rock Week, 2024

Course Dates & Times

2pm–6.30pm on Sunday 3 August 

10am–5.30pm, Monday 4 – Friday 8 August 

The course will include optional evening activities for the course participants from Monday to Thursday, from 7pm to 9.30pm: the Tutors’ Concerts are an opportunity for the participants to hear the course tutors play together, and the Club is an opportunity for the participants to jam and play together.

The end-of-course concert will take place on Friday 8 August 2025.