NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Program
2010 NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive
July 19-August 5Welcome to the NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Information PageBruce 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 are cutting edge and 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
Unlike most summer guitar programs you will be presented with a highly organized approach to music. Much of the infomation presented is not available in any other college program or course. All courses are college level but are presented so that most high school age students will have no problem with comprehension. All courses and ensembles has required books. These books need to be purchased prior to your arrival at NYU. You are also expected to work on these books prior to your arrival at the Intensive. Mr. Arnold will gladly work out a practice schedule with the books to prepare you for the Intensive. In some cases especially with late registers you should have the books sent directly to NYU so that you are prepared for first day of course work. Mr. Arnold will use his "New York Guitar Method" to focus on developing a solid foundation in music theory, ensemble performance and sight-reading. Other books will cover set theory and ear training.
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. Each year we have students perform at various jazz clubs.
Contact Mr. Arnold for further information on anything presented here or if you have general questions.
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. We have over 40 additional clinicians each summer. Below is a sample of some of these events.
A Sampling of Duets from 2005's NYU Summer Jazz Guitar Intensive
