Stanford Jazz Workshop
Jazz camp for musicians to develop improvisation, theory, and performance skills with world-class faculty.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL is for ArtsBridge, which lists various summer arts programs, including the Stanford Jazz Workshop. The official website for Stanford Jazz Workshop (stanfordjazz.org) indicates it is a nonprofit organization founded in 1972 by Jim Nadel, making it 52 years old. The workshop offers overnight programs for youth and adults, including the Jazz Camp and Jazz Institute. While the ArtsBridge site doesn't provide specific staff ratio information, the Stanford Jazz Workshop website highlights a faculty of professional jazz artists. The workshop is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Stanford Jazz Workshop' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with themes praising the high-quality instruction, inspiring environment, and professional faculty. Social media handles found on their official site are @stanfordjazz on Instagram and 'stanfordjazzworkshop' on Facebook.
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Since 197452+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–17
Stanford Jazz Workshop serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1974 (52 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 12–17
- Address: Stanford University, 546 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: 650-736-0324
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Commuter tuition is $1,750 per week. Resident tuition is $3,000 per week.
↗ What parents like
- World-class faculty
- Focus on improvisation
↘ Watch for
- Audition required for some programs
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Stanford Jazz Workshop
- What ages does Stanford Jazz Workshop accept?
- Stanford Jazz Workshop is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Stanford Jazz Workshop cost?
- Stanford Jazz Workshop publishes $1,750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Stanford Jazz Workshop?
- Stanford Jazz Workshop is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 52 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Stanford Jazz Workshop provide lunch?
- Yes — Stanford Jazz Workshop includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Stanford Jazz Workshop offer extended care?
- Yes — Stanford Jazz Workshop offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
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