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

Prices

Here we present prices for guidance. The exact amount will appear in the Registration section after selecting the lessons you are interested in.

In the Program section you will find the timetable of lessons.

Main classes

For participants of instrumental or vocal classes

For gospel choir participants

Separate classes

Accommodation prices for 2026

We offer the following accommodation options for the entire CJW program within walking distance (approximately 5 minutes) from the school:

In both options the bathroom and kitchenette are shared within each double-room unit. Free parking is available in front of the building.

Prices for accommodation are valid for one person during the CJW 2026 program from July 18 to July 26, 2026.

Discounts

For applying the discount, the decisive date is the date when the payment is credited to the organizer’s bank account.

Discounts do not apply to accommodation.

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