Category Archives: For Teachers

Split image of an ear and an eye, representing learning jazz tunes by ear and from written music
Learning by Ear: Hear It, Don’t Just Memorise It

23
Sep
A teacher guides students through a jazz ensemble lesson, with guitar and drums in the foreground.
Three Tips for Teaching Better Music Lessons

13
Apr
Digital clock showing 30 minutes next to a practice checklist for music students
Music Lessons Are Short — What You Practise Between Them Matters

21
Jan
Learn jazz in 2026 for leadership, creativity, teamwork, and confidence
Season’s Greetings & why you should try jazz this year

28
Dec
Students performing at Summer Jazz Camp 2026 in Katoomba, organised by Jazz Workshop Australia
Summer Jazz Camp 2026

30
Oct
What do you need to learn jazz? Not everything all at once
Don’t Need To Master Everything All At Once

26
Jun
Enough with the fake jazz education, improvise don't play written solos
Enough with the fake jazz education

12
May
Music exams impose an unhelpful & rigid one-size-fits-all approach
Music exams & jazz

09
Mar
Jamison Valley @ Katoomba NSW, the view from JWA Summer Jazz Camp
JWA Summer Jazz Camp

04
Dec
Old record player with vinyl LPs and headphones on a desk - listening to jazz is essential for learning
Are You Listening?

25
Oct