29.
Czech Jazz
Workshop
Prague
2026

Czech Jazz Workshop
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▷ 18—26/7/2026
• Student's comments:
  • Great atmosphere and organization, nice people
  • It’s awesome, that the accommodation is inside the school building.
  • Interesting and inspirational lectures
  • Both Libor Šmoldas and Steve Walsh passed on a lot of practical advice.
  • Osian Roberts works phenomenally with all of the band members.
  • Libor Šmoldas – a new view on practicing, very useful and beneficial
  • The conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek is very well technically equipped.
  • I really enjoyed jamming with the lectors during the sessions.
  • Great T-Shirts
  • I’ve learned way more about playing and feeling music in a week than I have in several years
  • Kornel Fekete – systematic teaching.
  • Terrific atmosphere at the jam sessions.
  • The lectors, the students, the rooms, the jams – all flawless.
  • Marcin Jahr – a lector with huge perspective, very motivational.
  • Steve Walsh – has a different view on music, than those who we encounter in the Czech Republic.
  • Great individual approach towards students, no stress – Brian Charette
  • The approach of S. Walshe toward the exams got my attention and his communication with the band.
  • The Workshop introduced me to music materials on which I can work on.
  • I learned new playing techniques, obtained new information and I improved in my English!
  • The Workshop was great and a lot of fun.
  • Phil and Brian – geniuses!
  • Steve Walsh – effective work, meaningful guidance, very entertaining.
  • The environment of the school was pleasant as always.
  • Brian Charette is an excellent teacher.
  • Dan Wilkins is good at throwing new techniques at you; new information...
  • Ana Cisneros is an amazing singer and teacher.
  • Mr Válek gave me advices, which started working straight away.
  • Brian Charette is excellent, patient and helpful...
  • Mr. Válek is an excellent pedagogue.
  • Osian Roberts – I am lost for words. He is a phenomenon.
  • Libor Šmoldas’s lecture „How to practice” was inspiring.
  • Kornel Fekete – He told us how to improvise and pushed us further.
  • The teachers are excellent, a great bunch!
  • Adam Tvrdý - I learned a range of effective materials, he divided his time amongst all of us.
  • Thank you for an excellent week with music!
  • It was my biggest holiday experience; I’m looking forward to next year.
  • Osian Roberts - working under his guidance was an honor.
  • I leave elated, full of energy. I met amazing people and I learnt a lot of new things.
  • Jam sessions are very well managed by teachers.
  • I liked the situation when I could play on a 'public' place on jam sessions.
  • Brian Charette is so inspiring!
  • Paul Bollenback - super!
  • The school building is very suitable for us.
  • Satisfaction level: 9000

Czech Jazz Workshop

is an intensive week-long summer jazz course, organized by Czech Jazz Society.

During the 26yr history, world known jazz personalities and musicians took part in the workshop, such as Jeff Ballard, Gavin Skeggs, Melanie Scholtz, Aga Zaryan, Hod O'Brien, Joel Frahm and many others.

During the workshop, the participants will improve in playing their instrument, group playing and also Jazz music theory. The workshop participants can play every night at the much-favored jam sessions. The whole week will climax in a final concert with all participants. Gospel choir will perform in Prague's premiere churches.

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