ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL LEVELS, ALL AGES
The Richard Michael Jazz Summer Course is a Scottish intensive jazz course for players of all ages and stages, with a focus on improvisation and playing with others. Players thrive in an environment where “mistakes are cool”.
The course is led by Professor Richard Michael, Honorary Professor of Jazz at St Andrews University. In a packed programme, participants enjoy masterclasses and combos under the supportive guidance of a stellar cast of professional tutors in brass, percussion, woodwind, bass, strings and voice. And in the evenings, everyone kicks back and jams until late on.
All this is delivered in the beautiful setting of Strathallan School, in rural Perthshire. Course dates Sunday 28th June – Friday 3rd July, 2026.
Meet the tutors (video) & Tutor bios.
COURSE DATES:
Sunday 28th June – Friday 3rd July
Strathallan School, Forgandenny, Perth, PH2 9EG
Course fees:
Adult Residential £730
Adult Non-residential £480
Under 18 Residential £680
Under 18 Non-residential £430
Booking deposit (non-refundable) £95
Group discounts available
A limited number of bursaries available. Contact richardmichaeljazzcourse@esje.org.uk for details
Whether or not you are joining us, we wish you a happy and music-filled summer!
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The Richard Michael Jazz Summer Course is run by East of Scotland Jazz Education, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), charity number SC045686.