Our Programs

Ensemble classes for middle and high school students. Widely known as one of the most prestigious jazz education programs on the west coast, YLJC has small ensembles to big band for every skill level.

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Ensemble "workshop" classes for students who need work with theory, reading, improvising and playing in a group setting. After the workshop classes, students will be prepared for the demands of playing in a YLJC ensemble.

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YLJC Jacobs Big Bands are TUITION-FREE, thanks to the generous sponsorship provided by Mrs. Joan Jacobs and Dr. Irwin Jacobs!

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• Jacobs Jazz Orchestra (advanced)

• Jacobs B-Band (intermediate)​​​

Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Clinics taught by local jazz musicians and masterclasses taught by world renown jazz artists for YLJC for students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship! 

Feeling the need to dust off your instrument and get back in the game?  Get out of the shed, make some new friends and take your skills to the next level. 

View the current class schedule and locations