2023 Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute

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2023 Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute

The HH Jazz Guitar Institute is a clinic to prepare students ages 14-20 with guitar experience for the unique challenges of jazz guitar.

By The Junior Jazz Foundation

When and where

Date and time

June 19 · 1pm - June 23 · 4pm EDT

Location

Hilton Head Christian Academy 3088 Bluffton Parkway Bluffton, SC 29910

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

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Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute (recommended ages 14-20):  $229 includes a 3-hour daily jazz guitar clinic (June 20-24, 1pm-4pm) with a professional jazz guitarist , a mid-week music trip, and finale performance on June 23.  This new program is offered as a way for guitarists to have a grasp on how to play jazz in a non-competitive setting and improve upon and reading, ensemble playing and improvisation.  At least two to three years of playing experience is a pre-requisite for the jazz guitar institute.  This program is a highly recommended for any guitarists who also plan on attending the Hilton Head Jazz Camp and a discount is provided for those that enroll in both options.  During the week, there is also a full day music trip to Savannah on  Wednesday, June 21 with lunch provided.  A final joint performance with the Hilton Head Jazz Clinic will be held in the HHCA Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 23rd at 5pm. 

Here is the detailed schedule of the HH Jazz Guitar Institute:

June 19-20: 1-4pm (Jazz Guitarist Institute Rehearsal)

June 21: 9am-TBA (Morning Music Trip to Savannah)

June 22-23: 1-4pm (Jazz Guitar Institute Rehearsal), 5pm Finale Performance (June 23 only)

No audition is required.  Students will be billed for tuition on a rolling basis beginning in April.  Please note that the $25 registration fee is separate from tuition.  Invite your friends to register @ hhjazzguitar.eventbrite.com! :)

About the organizer

The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) is the philanthropic outreach effort of The Jazz Corner on beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC.

We believe that the original American art form of jazz music is important. Our focus is to educate and enable young musicians in our community by supplying instruments, scholarships, classes and seminars to support the next generation of jazz.