GMF BARCELONA JAZZ WORKSHOP 2026

JULY 9 - 15, 2026

  • A STELLAR LIST OF INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS AND TEACHERS

  • A COURSE OPEN TO ALL JAZZ VOCALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS

  • THE ART OF SOLOING

  • THE ART OF ENSEMBLE PLAYING

  • THE ART OF SINGING/PLAYING THE SONG

  • THE ART OF ACCOMPANIMENT

    SUPERVISED REHEARSALS | VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES | MASTERCLASSES | GROUP WORKSHOPS | JAM SESSIONS | ENSEMBLE SESSIONS | PERFORMANCES

    WORKSHOPS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC-MAKING ALONG WITH A STIMULATING PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITES TO DEVELOP SKILLS, CREATIVITY AND CONCENTRATION

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The spectacular setting, the team of outstanding artists and teachers, and the varied schedule of activities, all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.

DEBORAH BROWN vocals, BRUCE BARTH piano, CARLA COOK vocals, PERICO SAMBEAT saxophones, JOCELYN GOULD guitar, LLUC CASARES saxophones, MARK HODGSON bass, FRANCESCO PETRENI drums & percussion, WILL BONESS piano, POL OLMEDES trumpet, MĀTYĀS GAYER piano, MASATOSHI KAMAGUCHI bass, STEPHEN KEOGH drums

Students can expect

• An exceptional list of internationally acclaimed artists and teachers

• Intensive studies - 6 hours of daily classes, including supervised rehearsals, instrumental and vocal classes, group workshops and ensemble sessions

• Free admission to all concerts offered by faculty members and guest artists

• A wealth of opportunities to sing and play: student concerts, nightly jam sessions and other spontaneous events

• A stimulating program of activities to develop musical skills and concentration: choir, samba, pulse training, ear training, coordination and movement

• Martial Arts training by world class instructors

• Located in the heart of Barcelona's historic and cultural district, in the iconic Jamboree Jazz and Dance Club, on the magnificent Plaza Reial.


PRICES AND BOOKING

EARLY BIRD OFFER €100 DISCOUNT OFF FULL PARTICIPANT OPTION

The Early Bird discount will be available to people that book and pay the deposit before midnight on January 6th, 2026.

After this date, as places on the course are limited, any remaining Early Bird places will be allocated on a “first come first served” basis.

FULL PARTICIPANT = €750.00 (€650.00 during the Early Bird discount period)

  • Full entry to all events during the course including participation in workshops, masterclasses, ensemble, jam sessions and classes.

  • Travel and accommodation are not included in the course fee.

LISTENER / OBSERVER = €375.00

  • Participate in the morning whole group workshops and entry to listen and observe all the other activities during the week.

  • Travel, meals and accommodation are not included in the course fee. 

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A DEPOSIT OF €150 IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE A PLACE ON THIS COURSE.

THE DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE UP UNTIL MAY 9, 2026 | AFTER MAY 9 THE DEPOSIT IS NON REFUNDABLE

THE BALANCE OF THE FEE MUST BE PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 9, 2026

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVER

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In 2025 we were forced to turn down a considerable number of applications because we reached the maximum number of people that we can take several months before the course. We would encourage you to apply as far in advance as you can. We would like to be able to accept more people on the course but we simply cannot due to the restrictions. Once we are full we are full.

Places on the course are limited for the following reasons:

  • we aim to establish and maintain the highest quality experience for everyone involved.

  • because of restrictions of the locations, spaces and equipment required for the event.

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Barcelona, Catalonia

Staying in Barcelona

There is a wide choice of accommodation in Barcelona including hotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments.

Accommodation is not included in the price of course fee but we are happy to provide you with information and useful tips after the application process is completed.

Traveling to Barcelona

Barcelona is easily by air from all over the world. Using a web search tool such as www.kayak.com or www.expedia.com you can find plenty of flights options to choose from. This applies to finding accommodation as well.

You can also travel to Barcelona by train and by sea depending on where you are coming from.

Once in Barcelona the public transport system is very good, efficient and inexpensive.

 

In partnership with Mas i Mas Festival and Jamboree Jazz & Dance Club, Barcelona.

Pl. Reial, 17, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona

 

In partnership with Escoles de Música JAM SESSION

Montfar 16, 08004 - Barcelona