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gemweaver
Review for Generations In Jazz Foundation, Lafayette, CA, USA
lafayette summer music workshop, led by generations in jazz foundation, is an amazing experience for young jazz musicians. My son has attended for about 4 years. each kid, middle school to college age, is placed in a master class with a top-notch practitioner of his/her instrument, and a small jazz combo with students of similar skill level, with another great musician/teacher. teachers come from all over the country. there are electives too, and great food. at the final concert, EVERY kid gets to improv a solo. my son never grows as much musically as during that week every summer. he takes dave martell's ear training class because it's "so hard it makes my brain hurt," and he LOVES it!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
they make my lazy son WANT to practice his music. they are inspirational.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
hearing the kids and teachers play. their love for jazz is palpable.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
passionate about music and teaching
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
teach all the kids in california to appreciate jazz, giving them a voice and an outlet for their energies and emotions, and stretching their mental abilities.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
