Jazz Workshop Australia

Learn jazz by playing jazz. We are a music school and creative community specialising in teaching jazz and improvised music.

Structured jazz programs in Sydney including weekly bands, private lessons and music camps for musicians from beginner to pre-professional level. We provide fair and equitable access for all our students to high levels of musical achievement through structured and pedagogically principled knowledge-building as well as immersion in a vibrant community of musicians. Jazz Bands for students (aka 'jaz

z combos'). https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/ensembles3/
Small ensembles for students, weekly rehearsals. Members learn the unique skills for playing in an improvising jazz band, reinforced through weekly practice sessions. Rehearsals include learning music, structured coaching in jazz improvisation, and jamming for fun. Many high-achieving alumni have used JWA combos as a pathway to success (Sydney Conservatorium entry, National Jazz Award-winners, Freedman Jazz Fellows, leading young Australian jazz players, and more). Highly recommended for keen students interested in learning jazz. Groups for kids, teens, young adults, and adults, all levels. Private Music Lessons
https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/music-lessons/
We also have outstanding teachers available for private lessons at JWA in St Leonards and online on many instruments:
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Piano
• Guitar
• Classical guitar
• Electric bass
• Double bass
• Drums
• Clarinet
• Composition
• Jazz improvisation

Jazz Camps
A much-loved and important part of our yearly program are our jazz camps. The famous JWA Summer Jazz Camp is a 5-day residential camp early each January. Held in Sydney and open to students from all over Australia and overseas, it provides an immersive and motivational experience second to none! Our Winter Jazz Camp is a non-residential camp in July held at our St Leonards premises for kids and teens. Summer Jazz Camp: https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/jazz-camp/
Winter Jazz Camp: https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/school-holiday-camps/

About us
Jazz Workshop Australia was co-founded in 2007 by jazz educator Dr Saul Richardson, and producer & music education organiser Karen Richards. Based in the Sydney lower north shore suburb of St Leonards. Rehearsals and lessons are in our purpose-built studio at 89 Chandos St, St Leonards.

19/08/2026

Summer Jazz Camp 2027, Sydney. Bookings open soon.
photo: thanks to Sydney Images, cc by-sa 4.0

Photos from Jazz Workshop Australia's post

18/08/2026

One of our combos, Sat. 1:45 teens, played Lazybones club tonight, opening for the TNJO. I was filling in on bass so these are the only two photos I got, during a drun solo. Well played Theo, Lewis, Senatsu, and Ashton.

18/08/2026

Spotted tonight at Lazybones, a bunch of our adult students in the Burns Bay Bjg Band playing an opening spot for TNJO. Our combo member Dean soloing on guitar.

Photos from Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestras's post

03/08/2026

SYJO big band at their recent Sydney Jazz Club concert

Photos from Newcastle Conservatorium of Music's post

29/07/2026

A good representation of JWA alumni & a current student here. Combo members and students of Jack Stoneham, four out of five finalists. Congratulations.

21/07/2026

NOW is the time to join one of our jazz combos for young musicians or adults. Don't miss the crucial early material at the start of term. Even the introductory groups make fast progress. The best way to start, is simply to start.

19/07/2026

Final day of Adult Jazz Camp. More rehearsals and a concert to end. A very bice group of students with a great spirit helped create a wonderful atmosphere. Thanks for being part of it. Thanks also to teachers Michelle Shih, Damon Poppleton , and Tony Barnard .

18/07/2026

Some scenes from Adult Jazz Camp at JWA this weekend. Teachers include Tony Barnard , Michelle Shih, and Damon Poppleton.

17/07/2026

SYJO at The Lounge last night. It was a great gig, a terrific venue with amazing production. Also really exciting to collaborate with Spectra Jazz Orchestra in this concert. Thanks for inviting us to play there. If you saw the show and are inspired to play jazz or get involved, check out Jazz Workshop Australia. All ages from kids, adults, pro players.

16/07/2026

TONIGHT at The Lounge, Chatswood Concourse.

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Location

St Leonards

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Telephone

+61280720621

Website

http://www.jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/, http://www.Jazz.Camp/, https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/jwa-jazz-education

Address

89 Chandos Street
St Leonards, NSW
2065

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 8pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 7:30pm
Saturday	10am - 6:30pm