NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Program

2007 NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive
July 16-August 2
NYU
Welcome to the NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Information Page

Bruce Arnold, NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive Director

Dr. David Schroeder, NYU Jazz Studies and Summer Programs Director

The NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive combines cutting edge guitar education with private lessons and workshops by the finest New York City guitarists. The 3 week workshop offers courses covering a wide range of subjects and a diverse ensemble program tailored to the needs of the aspiring student of contemporary guitar. The list of faculty reads like a Who's Who in the New York Guitar world, along with guest players from around the country and the world, making this a unique event that could only be offered in the Big Apple.

Courses give an in depth look into the fields of music theory, time and improvisation and are geared towards the intermediate to advanced guitarist. Ensembles concentrate on sight reading, improvisation, solo guitar playing and other subjects important to a guitarist's development. We also offer a wide range of master classes and performances that are scheduled weekly throughout the workshop. The courses and ensemble program use Mr. Arnold's recently published "New York Guitar Method" to focus on developing a solid foundation in music theory, ensemble performance and sight-reading.

Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, students have access to the world's greatest music scene and are surrounded by legendary jazz clubs including the Blue Note, the Village Vanguard, the Jazz Standard, the Knitting Factory and Birdland. You will have over 25 music clubs within 5 blocks of your dorm room. Dorm rooms are right across the street from the beautiful and historic Washington Square Park.

You will find more specific information on courses, private instruction, ensembles, required books, daily events, application and audition information, meals and housing, fees and age requirements along with the bios of the participating faculty below.

Private Instruction | Courses | Ensembles | Book List | Daily Events | Application and Audition
Housing and Meals | Fee Information and Age Requirement | Course Faculty Bios

Mr. Arnold will use his recently published "New York Guitar Method" to focus on developing a solid foundation in music theory, ensemble performance and sight-reading. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, students have access to the world's greatest music scene and are surrounded by legendary jazz clubs including the Blue Note, the Village Vanguard, the Jazz Standard, the Knitting Factory and Birdland. You will have over 25 music clubs within 5 blocks of your dorm room. Dorm rooms are right across the street from the beautiful Washington Square Park.

Highlights from 2005's NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive

Each day at the Summer Intensive some of the best guitarists in the world stop in for some playing and talking. Below is a sample of some of these events.

A Sampling of Duets from 2005's NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive