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Clinic

CLINIC: Classroom Teaching/Education

The Power of Mentorship in Jazz Education

Friday, January 10, 2025
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM EST
Location: Hanover C-D

Presented by 

    Co-Presenter(s)

  • Amy Hughart

    Managing Director
    Key of She Jazz
    Merion Station, Pennsylvania

    • Co-Performer(s)

  • Olivia Hughart

    Founder and Creative Director
    Key of She Jazz

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • Lisa Linde (she/her/hers)

    Jazz Educator, Nonprofit Founder
    Newton South High School/ Jazzhers
    Needham, MA

The Power of Mentorship in Jazz Education is about the significance of mentorship for jazz students and how meaningful student/teacher relationships can help boost a student's musical career.

This engaging session will explore the vital role of mentorship in the development of jazz students. We will discuss how mentorship fosters artistic growth, enhances technical skills, and builds confidence in emerging musicians. Participants will learn effective strategies for cultivating mentorship in the jazz realm, tools for motivating students, and boosting classroom participation. This session is ideal for students, educators, and others passionate about cultivating the next generation of jazz!