Paris Jazz Experience 2027

5 days of jazz in Paris: vocal coaching, live band rehearsals, jam sessions & a live performance during Fête de la Musique! Paris Jazz Experience 2027Vocal Immersion & Live Performance During Fête de la Musique Paris, France 17–21 June 2027 Limited to 8 singers Spend five days immersed in jazz in Paris — then step onto a stage and perform live with a professional band during Fête de la Musique, one of the most vibrant music celebrations in the world. This is more than a singing workshop. It is an artistic immersion designed to help you grow in confidence, deepen your musical expression, and experience what it feels like to truly inhabit jazz — not only in the practice room, but in real performance. Throughout the week, you will work closely in a small group, explore jazz phrasing and interpretation, rehearse with a professional band, experience the jazz culture of Paris, and prepare for a public concert during a city-wide celebration where music fills the streets of Paris late into the night. For many singers, the biggest obstacle is not talent — it is feeling fully free, expressive, and confident enough to take up space musically. This experience was created to help change that. Whether you are newer to jazz or already singing and looking to deepen your artistry, the Paris Jazz Experience will help you become a more grounded, expressive, and confident performer in a supportive but artistically challenging environment. Experience Fête de la Musique — As a Performer Every year on 21 June, Paris transforms into one enormous celebration of live music. Fête de la Musique takes place throughout France, but experiencing it in Paris is something truly special. Music spills out onto the streets as singers, bands, DJs, orchestras, and musicians of every genre perform in cafés, bars, clubs, squares, courtyards, and public spaces across the city. From the afternoon until late into the night, Paris becomes one enormous stage. And this year, you won't just be watching it. You'll be part of it. The Paris Jazz Experience culminates in a public performance with a professional jazz band during Fête de la Musique itself. After spending the week developing your songs, interpretation, phrasing, stage presence, and musical communication, you will have the opportunity to bring that work onto a real stage and share it with a live audience. This isn't a simulated student recital. It is a real performance experience during one of the biggest musical celebrations in Paris — surrounded by the spontaneity, excitement, and energy of a city completely taken over by music. Our concert takes place in the early evening, from approximately 18:00–20:00, leaving you free afterwards to head into Paris and experience the rest of Fête de la Musique. Perform first. Then celebrate music throughout Paris. Who This Experience Is For This experience is designed for singers who: • feel drawn to jazz but want to feel more confident and at ease within the style • want to improve phrasing, rhythm, interpretation, and musical freedom • are ready to move beyond overthinking and become more expressive in performance • have little or no experience performing with a live band — or want to strengthen that experience • want a meaningful artistic experience combining music, growth, community, and inspiration You do not need to be a professional singer. However, you should feel comfortable singing in front of others and be ready to actively participate throughout the week. What You Will Gain By the end of the experience, you will: • feel more confident and expressive as a performer • better understand jazz phrasing, interpretation, and musical communication • gain practical experience rehearsing and performing with professional musicians • develop greater freedom and individuality in your interpretation • feel more grounded on stage and in your musical expression • perform live in Paris during Fête de la Musique • leave with new musical connections, artistic inspiration, and memories that stay with you long after the week ends What Is Included • Daily group jazz vocal sessions • Rehearsals with a professional live band • Public performance during Fête de la Musique • Jam session experience • Swing dancing evening • Guided jazz walk through Paris • Welcome evening at a Paris jazz club • Small-group setting for individual attention and artistic feedback Structure of the Week Each day combines focused vocal work with practical musical experiences, artistic exploration, and time to enjoy Paris. Morning — Group jazz vocal sessions Afternoon — Free time, rehearsals, or optional private lessons Evening — Concerts, jam sessions, swing dancing, or curated jazz experiences Weekly Highlights • Rehearsals with a professional jazz band • Public performance during Fête de la Musique • Jam session with local musicians • Swing dancing at a historic Paris venue • Guided jazz walk through the city • Welcome evening at a Paris jazz club • Artistic connection, inspiration, and immersion in the Paris jazz atmosphere Detailed Schedule Thursday, 17 June 10:00–13:00 — Group session Afternoon — Optional private lessons 19:00 — Welcome evening at Chez Papa Jazz Club Drinks and appetizers included.