Jazz Lab — Summer

Jazz Lab - June 29-July 5, 2025

Jazz Lab 2025 will run from Saturday, June 29 - Saturday, July 5, 2025, at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA.

Jazz Lab is a week-long creative music program unlike anything you’ve ever done. Musicians, aged 13-19, work with world-class faculty and guest artists in small ensembles, instrumental workshops, masterclasses, and enjoy incredible performances. Make New England Conservatory your home for the week. Located in the heart of Boston, NEC is the nation’s oldest independent school of music. In just 12 years, Jazz Lab has prepared hundreds of students to pursue studies in music at the best conservatories and schools of music in the nation. View our 2024 program guide to learn more to see more information about the program and a sample schedule.

Registration for 2025 is now open. Register through the New England Conservatory registration portal. Click “Register Now” to begin the process. You’ll go to the New England Conservatory registration portal, and begin by creating your account if you don’t already have one. Next you’ll click “Start New Application.” Select “Jazz Lab 2025” from the drop down menu and complete the application. At the end of the application, you’ll be able to complete registration and payment. For questions, contact summer@necmusic.edu.

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“…it gave me a whole new dimension to my playing.” ~ “one of the best things I’ve done in music.” ~ “I was so close with everyone I didn’t want to leave.”
It’s all that and more. Take a look at what past participants say about their experience, and view the program guide to see sample courses and schedules.
We accept students at all levels - from those getting started to conservatory-level musicians. Jazz Lab is open to students aged 12-19 from all around the US and abroad looking to take their abilities to the next level. In 11 years, Jazz Lab we have helped hundreds of students reach their goal of attending a conservatory or school of music.
Teaching artists and guest artists for 2025 will be announced throughout the year. Visit our teaching artists page to learn about faculty who have taught at Jazz Lab.
Make New England Conservatory your home for the week for Jazz Lab 2025. Located in the heart of Boston, NEC is the nation’s oldest independent school of music. In just 12 years, Jazz Lab has prepared hundreds of students to pursue studies in music at the best conservatories and schools of music in the United States.
There is no audition or prescreening required to register for Jazz Lab. Any student about to enter high school through college students (max age 19) are able to enroll. When they arrive to Jazz Lab, students will have a brief audition for ensemble placement.
Yes! We offer need-based scholarships. During the registration process you can elect to submit an application for Financial Aid . For any questions, contact summer@necmusic.edu.
The city of Boston is served by Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Logan airport is a major hub, and there are plenty of flights in and out of the city each day. Once students arrive at BOS, travel to New England Conservatory is easy. NEC is accessible via public transit - plan your trip from the airport using this website (click here), or using Rideshare App or Taxi.

“The point of the program was to open me up and help me find and develop my creativity. Not just teach as many licks as possible (which is an experience I have had at other camps/programs).”

Pricing and Registration

$1550

Program Tuition

Tuition for Jazz Lab 2025 - includes all sessions, masterclasses, concerts, & activities during Jazz Lab @ NEC. Please Note: Tuition does not include Room and Board for students staying overnight, or meal plan for day students.

$1004

Room and Board (Double Room)

Room and Board includes 6-night stay in a double occupancy room at New England Conservatory’s state-of-the-art Student Life and Performance Center (check-in June 30, check-out July 6). This also includes meals during Jazz Lab (dinner on June 29, breakfast, lunch, and dinner June 29 - July 4, and breakfast July 5).

$180

Lunch Fee (Day Students)

The Jazz Lab meal plan is for students who are not intending to stay in on-campus housing throughout the program. This plan includes meals during the day at Jazz Lab (lunch, June 30-July 4). The meal plan is optional - day students without a meal plan should bring their own food, or money to use at area restaurants. The Student Life and Performance Center cafeteria will be open for all Jazz Lab students to eat in during the program.

Questions? Contact us at summer@necmusic.edu, info@jazzlabmusic.org or 509-990-3341 with questions.