A Global Community of Fun & Connection

Welcome to JazzWire Summer Summit (July 28th - August 1st, 2026), where we invite you to join our group of passionate improvisers for an immersive experience of learning and fun this July. Built for adults, our five day jazz camp features a renowned faculty of top-notch recording artists, who also happen to be great teachers.

At the JazzWire Summer Summit, you will have plenty of playing time in your small combo, electives, and instrument-specific master classes, daily jam sessions and more. When was the last time got to play jazz, with others, for five days straight? For many of us the answer is years, or never. Now’s the time!

Jeff Antoniuk, of Digging Deeper Jazz videos, is Artistic Director and Head Educator for the Summit. Jeff has been called “the best teacher I’ve ever had” by many students. His warm and supportive style sets a light tone for the camp, but don’t let that attitude fool you—we are serious about learning.

A word from Artistic Director Jeff Antoniuk

Special thanks for the inclusive curriculum for drummers. It exceeded my expectations!
Thank you, Jeff. The JazzWire Summit was probably the finest jazz camp I have ever attended (that includes Aebersold, Bud Shank/Centrum, and Karl Berger's retreats). The quality of instruction our combo got each day was truly phenomenal.
So Grateful, and so glad I attended! I find myself a LOT more comfortable playing because I am listening more closely to the other instruments and taking inspiration from them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I want to congratulate you on how well organized everything was. I did not see a single technical glitch, everybody was where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there, and the communication to participants was excellent
A tremendous weekend that I’m sure everyone came away incredibly impressed with. It was very well organized with something for all levels in attendance. Thank you very much, Jeff, for a deeply enriching and edifying experience.
Thanks for a wonderful Summit! I got so much out of it and it helped me realign my practice routine and understanding in many ways. It was great living jazz for a few days!
The overall vibe is so upbeat and supportive, but also serious about learning. It all emanates from Jeff’s teaching, and is enhanced by the other faculty members as well as the students
The four days were a musical wonderland for me. Something I have been dreaming about most of my adult life, coming together and exceeding my greatest expectations. I got something from every class and elective and super specialty guest. I was moved by the whole experience.
Hearing from the A-listers (Peter Erskine, Wycliffe Gordon, John Patitucci, and Rick Margitza) was wonderful. Each was very humble and approaches music in their own personal way, which is a good model for all of us.

What We Do & How We Do It

JazzWire Summer Summit includes a full week of playing, learning, workshops, jam sessions and faculty concerts! Enrollment is limited to give you lots of personal attention and playing time. The faculty student ratio is 1:7, and our learning environment is focused, intimate and effective. MOST of our playing at The Summit is in a jazz small group – no time wasted sitting in boring classes!

We have only 63 spots for the In-Person session (July 28th - August 1st, 2026). We are open to all instruments (and vocals).
Our playing happens in small groups of 8 or fewer musicians.
Our playing happens in groups with real jazz instrumentation.
Artistic Director Jeff Antoniuk groups you effectively and comfortably with players of your ability level (through JazzWire).
Opening Night concert (July 27th evening) is included in your tuition!

The moral of the story . . . don’t delay, these spots go fast!

JazzWire Summer Summit is all about putting you in intimate, small situations with a world-class faculty. Instead of taking notes in a theory class or rehashing private lesson material you could get elsewhere, you’ll learn the way jazz should be learned – by playing with a mentor & group. Improvisation, theory, arranging, history and group dynamics are discussed, and demonstrated. This is an experience you’ll never get on YouTube, and information you’ll never learn in your practice room with a book!

A typical day at JazzWire Summer Summit in-person includes

Small group rehearsal sessions playing with a faculty member
Midday Faculty Mini-Concerts
Workshops and Electives
In depth, instrument-specific master classes
A catered lunch
Jam sessions & networking

The JazzWire Summit Experience

The JazzWire Summer Summit is more than a weekend workshop—it’s a complete learning journey that starts months before you arrive and keeps growing long after you return home

This is the JazzWire Summit Experience!

JazzWire.net, our online platform is 100% integrated with The JazzWire Summer Summit experience, and you will become a subscriber ($49.95/ mo) to receive all the benefits. JazzWire is home to over 250 adult amateur and semi-pro musicians like you, from around the world, folks are learning, playing, practicing and progressing together like never before.

ALL full participants (who are new to the JazzWire Community) that attend The Summit will become JazzWire members for six months FREE (a $300 USD value), so your experience at The JazzWire Summit will be more in-depth than you will get at ANY other workshop on earth. You will be working on the JazzWire Summit music for months before the workshop (and for months after), so everyone will be showing up with some homework already done. We’ll be ready to play!

By the time you arrive at the Summit, you’ll already be connected, prepared, and ready to play at a higher level than you ever imagined.

OUR FACULTY from 2025

Amy Shook

Frank Russo

Jeff Antoniuk

Amy Bormet

Brent Birckhead

Greg Boyer

Leo Lucini

James Moore

Steve Herberman

Sherrie Maricle

Some Members of our Community

JazzWire Summer Summit Tuition

Full Participant: July 28th - August 1st, 2026
$1,649.00 - REGULAR tuition for five days
$325.00 - AUDITOR per day

Multi Summit Discount 10% off when signing up for two or more upcoming Summits!

Summit Auditors
Auditing is a great option for beginner players, those less confident in their skills, or players not able to attend all days of The Summit. JazzWire Summer Summit auditors may attend any or all days of camp. You do NOT need to be a member of JazzWire to participate as an auditor for The Summit.

Auditors enjoy all of The Summit classes and electives, masterclasses and lectures. The difference is that auditors are just that - auditing.

Discounts
Siblings, husband and wife, parent and child may each receive a 10% discount on their respective tuition amounts. Active Military also receive a 10% discount (only one 10% discount per person).

Refund/Cancellation Policy
If you have already paid and must cancel your attendance for any reason …

For cancellations before June 1, 2026, there is a refund of $399.
For cancellations between June 1, and July 1, 2026, there is a refund of $299.
Cancellations after July 1, 2026 will not be refunded.

Scholarships

Thanks to donations from corporations and JazzWire members, we are able to fund FOUR scholarships for four bass players or drummers to attend the JazzWire Summer Summit tuition free (a $1,649 value). TWO of these scholarships are for young women. Scholarship winners must be between the age of 16 - 21. The scholarship covers tuition and daily lunches, but does not cover transportation, accommodations or instrument rental.

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Winners will be notified by email on or before May 15, 2026.
Scholarships available are for bass and drums only.
TWO scholarships are for young women (16 - 21 yo). TWO additional scholarships are open to all.

To apply, please email to us at jeff@jazzwire.net:

1) a letter introducing yourself and why this scholarship would be valuable to you. Include your age, school, instrument and how long you’ve been playing.
2) links to two recordings of your playing, ideally representing two different jazz styles. Dropbox or YouTube works great.
3) a letter of reference from two different teachers or mentors.

The JazzWire Summer Summit is not looking for the “best” players, we are looking for musicians who are eager to grow, and are excited about keeping music a part of their lives, be it as a profession or simply for the love of it. We are looking for All-State players, but we are also looking for novice and intermediate musicians.

Hotel

The Bethesdan Hotel by Hilton
8120 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda MD, 20814

The Bethesdan has been our partner hotel for many years, and they are newly renovated and looking and feeling great! we've hosted jam sessions and faculty concerts in their bar/restaurant in the past, so make plans to stay here during the Summer Summit when we confirm it. Please wait for booking until a Summer Summit deal has been announced.

Workshop Location

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
The location has a slightly hidden entrance, but it will be your first right after exiting the highway on Old Georgetown Rd. We will provide signs in front of the entrance to make it as clear as possible for you!