Perform jazz standards by legends like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Whether you are new to jazz or a seasoned player looking to get back into it, our supportive environment will help you develop your skills in style, improvisation, performance, and collaboration.
Intermediate /advanced instrumentalists - piano, bass, drums, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and trumpet are welcome!
What you need to bring to class:
Guitarists, string players, and saxophonists, please bring your instrument to class including your guitar amp and patch cords. An electronic drum kit, microphones, and a piano will be provided.
Pre-requisites:
Musicians must be at an intermediate/advanced level and have the skills, resources and time to prepare their parts outside of rehearsal. As attendance is crucial for the cohesion and progress of the band, all members are expected to attend rehearsals and performances.
Location: 3916 Macleod Trail South, 4th Level
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
2024-2025 Program
Winter/Spring Monday Sessions
Mondays 8:00-9:00PM
March 3 - June 16, 2025
No classes: Mar 24, Apr 21, May 19
Registration: $356
Performances:
Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9, June 11, 2025, 7:00-9:00PM
Chinook School of Music Adult Performance Evening, June 22, 6:30PM
2025-2026 Program
Fall/Winter Session
Mondays, 8:00-9:00PM
Sept 29, 2025 - Feb 2, 2026
No classes: Oct 13, Dec 22, Dec 29
Performance: Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9: TBA
Annual Non-Refundable Registration fee: $35.00
The registration fee is waived for students who have already paid the annual registration fee for private lessons or other group programs.
Program Fee: $425.00, ($106.25/month, Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026)
Winter/Spring Session
Mondays, 8:00-9:00PM
March 9 - June 15
No classes: March 23, May 18
Performances:
Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9: TBA
Chinook School of Music Adult Performance Evening: TBA
Annual Non-Refundable Registration fee: $35.00
The registration fee is waived for students who have already paid the annual registration fee for private lessons or other group programs.
Program Fee: $332.00 ($83.00/month, March 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026)
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Steps for booking into this class:
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Select the program you want using filters if applicable and follow the steps to register you or your family member and pay for your class. Confirmations will be sent by email.
Need assistance? Book a callback time with our admin team here or call 403-246-8446 for customer service or fill out our basic enrollment form.
Group Class Refund Policy
This program is non-refundable after the first class of the session. Refunds issued prior to the first class are subject to a $50 administration fee. Students wishing to withdraw from the class and transfer to private lessons or another program during the session may transfer the remainder of their balance with no penalty. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.
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