Education Alliance of Washoe County is a community partnership that fosters educational excellence and student achievement in Washoe County through leadership, advocacy, and resource development. Invest in our community’s future!
The RJO Discover Jazz Workshop is proud to be associated with the Education Alliance of Washoe County.
The Workshop is also made possible, in part, by support from the City of Reno, the Nevada Arts Council, the Nationnal Endowment for the Arts, and the E. L. Cord Foundation.
We thank everyone for your generous support!
This program is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
The RJO's Discover Jazz Workshop and the Gems Jazz Combo Workshop are both geared toward students with an interest in jazz music and improving their skills in improvisation and ear training.
With these workshops, as with all our educational programs, the RJO extends a warm and enthusiastic welcome to students of all backgrounds. We celebrate and honor the richness of varied experiences that each individual brings to this program and believe that diverse perspectives are essential for fostering creativity, innovation, and growth.
In our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to learn, share, and thrive, the Gems Jazz Combo endeavors to inspire female and non-binary student musicians to learn and experiment with jazz music. With both workshops, you will find a community that values and respects your unique identity and contributions. Join us on this journey and be part of something truly special!
The Gems Jazz Combo is by invitation and teacher recommendation. More information coming soon.
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Fall Semester, 2024
RJO's Discover Jazz Workshop Registration
The RJO Discover Jazz Workshop is taught by Dylan Coleman-Tunstall.
In this 8-week program, students work on rhythmic exercises, ear training, jazz tunes, listening, improvisation, and chords and scales. This program is unique as it focuses solely on ear training and memorization. Students who have attended say that they "feel more self-confident" "improved improvisation" and "enjoyed making new friends."
All sessions will be held at the Note-Able Music Therapy at 2590 Orovada Street, Reno, NV.
All sessions are 9am-11am.
The final performances for the RJO Discover Jazz Workshop this fall will be on November 16, 2024 and Sunday November 17.
This performance will be in collaboration with the For the love of Jazz (FTLOJ) Community Jam Session. Find out more about the Community Jam at renojazz.org.
Download the RJO Discover Jazz Workshop Flyer.
- Early Registration ENDS:
Monday, September 23, 2024 (Register Now!)- Early Bird Registration Discounted Price: $130
- General Registration:
Tuesday, September 24 — Saturday, September 28- Regular Registration: $160
Workshop Schedule
- Saturday, September 28
- Saturday, October 5
- Saturday, October 12
- Saturday, October 19
- Saturday, October 26
- Saturday, November 2
- Saturday, November 9
- Saturday, November 16
- Capstone Performances on November 16 at 7:30 PM and November 17 at 2:00 PM
Pricing Options
All Sessions Early Bird Special - Purchase due by 09/23/2024
This option includes all sessions for Fall Semester, 2024 with a $30 discount off the regular per-session price.
All Saturday Sessions: $130
Late Registration for All Sessions Package - Purchase received after 09/23/2024
This option includes all sessions for Fall Semester, 2024 with a $10 discount off the regular per-session price.
All Saturday Sessions: $150
Choose Individual Dates ($20 per session)
If you are unable to attend all sessions, you can pay per session: Choose Your Dates (Add a date to your Shopping Cart, click 'Continue Shopping' to add more dates.)
- September 28, 2024
- October 5, 2024
- October 12, 2024
- October 19, 2024
- October 26, 2024
- November 2, 2024
- November 9, 2024
- November 16, 2024
For more information or to sign up your child for our the next Discover Jazz Workshop, contact Nichole Heglund at nichole.heglund@renojazzorchestra.org.
Listen to a recent Jazz Workshop Recording
"Take the Coltrane" recorded at Tanglewood Studios on June 5, 2021 by the Spring 2021 Jazz Workshop Combo.
Recent RJO Workshop Videos
'Ba-lue Bolivar Ba-lues-are' by Thelonious Monk | Virtual Ensemble
'My Little Suede Shoes' by Charlie Parker | Virtual Ensemble