Masterclasses

Masterclasses at TKA Jazz are truly unmatched experiences, giving students the rare opportunity to meet and work directly with world-class artists and educators while sharpening their musical skills and gaining real-world insight into the professional music world. These interactive sessions go far beyond a typical rehearsal, offering personalized feedback, live demonstrations, and insider tips from performers at the top of their craft. Just as importantly, they create valuable one-on-one connections with established professionals, helping students build relationships that can open doors to internships, college programs, and future gigs.

Kirk Whalum

Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist & iconic sax solo on Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You

Kenny G

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist & best-selling instrumental artist in history

Arturo Sandoval

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter & Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

Harry Connick Jr.

Multiple Grammy & Emmy Award-winning artist, Tony-nominated performer, and bestselling recording artist

Chris Botti

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, multi-platinum recording artist, and internationally acclaimed performer

Wynton Marsalis

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, the first jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, & Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center

Wayne Bergeron

Grammy-Nominated trumpeter & has performed on over 500 film & television soundtracks

Bethany Robinson

Director of Jazz at Purdue University & professional bassist 

Jeff Rupert

Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Florida & professional saxophonist

Ron Carter

Grammy Award-winning bassist & most recorded jazz musician in history

Maestro Gerard Schwarz

Emmy Award-winning conductor of the Seattle Symphony & professional trumpeter

Michael Mossman

Grammy-nominated composer and trumpeter & Professor at The Juilliard School

Willerm Delisfort

Professional pianist, composer, and Educator & Teaching Artist for Jazz at Lincoln Center

Duffy Jackson

Legendary jazz drummer for Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, and Benny Goodman

Ron Carter

Professional saxophonist, renowned Jazz educator and DownBeat magazine’s Jazz Educators Hall of Fame member

Scott Rush

Acclaimed music educator & conductor

Scott Watson

Acclaimed composer & music educator

Charles Lazarus

Professional trumpeter with the Minnesota Orchestra