New York Jazz Academy, a music school based in New York City, is the only place that welcomes artists of all ages and skill levels to become fully engrossed in the study and performance of jazz music. NYJA began in Manhattan with a simple and determined mission of providing ensemble performance and rehearsal opportunities to talented young musicians with a passion for understanding the art of jazz. Over the years, the school has seen unprecedented growth while developing a new and successful model of jazz education and professional development for musicians. NYJA helps train and develop a student body inclusive of seasoned performing artists, adult hobbyists, supremely talented teens, and beginners of all ages. We offer programs for anyone eager to pursue the study of jazz. With locations thriving in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, New York Jazz Academy has become a beacon of inspiration and insight for musicians ready to take their jazz playing to the next level.NYJA offers jazz band rehearsals, jam sessions, improv workshops, individualized lessons, and much more. Boasting a faculty roster of many of the finest musicians and educators in NYC, NYJA gives students a chance to learn all styles of jazz on virtually any instrument, including piano, guitar, drums, voice, saxophone, trumpet, and more. An active contributor to the cultural vitality of the city, NYJA also offers school outreach programs and assemblies, special performances, partnerships with major jazz clubs, custom workshops for out-of-town students, online classes, and educational consulting and publishing.