Workshop Information – Twin Cities Summit

  • Special thanks for the inclusive curriculum for drummers.  It exceeded my expectations!
  • Virtual MSJ was a huge success. Great content, excellent instructors, very organized administratively. I was particularly impressed with the last aspect since this was your first online endeavor of this length and scale. So major kudos all around.
  • 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
  • I was initially skeptical about how effective a virtual workshop could be, but it was really effective and a great musical growth experience! So many highlights and new things to work on! I can see this being an ongoing format of some kind in addition to the live summer session.
  • 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 Twin Cities 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 1:8, 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 42 spots for the In-Person session (July 17-19, 2025). We are open to all instruments (and vocals).
– There are lots of opportunities to play with and trade back and forth with your faculty leaders in REAL time.
– 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).

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


This is the JazzWire Summit Experience!

JazzWire.net, our online platform is 100% integrated with The JazzWire Twin Cities 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 participants who 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!


JazzWire Twin Cities Summit Tuition


Full Participant: (July 17-19, 2025)
$799.00 - REGULAR tuition for three days, which includes six months subscription to JazzWire
Limited Participant: (July 17, 18, and/or 19th, 2025)
$250.00 - AUDITOR tuition, per day

Discounts
Siblings, husband and wife, parent and child may each receive a 10% discount on their respective tuition amounts.

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 Summit auditors may attend for one, two, or all three days of camp.

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
- For cancellations before June 1, 2025, there is a refund of $399.
- For cancellations between June 1 and July 1, 2025, there is a refund of $250.
- Cancellations after July 1, 2024 will not be refunded.


Workshop Location

The Center for the Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55409

CFPA is located in a quiet residential center, just steps to Eat Street, neighborhood services, and Downtown transit. Find out more HERE!

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