20 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY® FAMILY 2025-2026 For many young people, their schedules during the pleasant summer months are wide open—which makes them an ideal time to learn new skills that aren’t necessarily part of their regular school curriculum. Maybe they dream of artistic pursuits, taking their creativity to new heights. This summer, aspiring performers have plenty of options. Forge a new rhythm Monterey Jazz’s Summer Jazz Camp 2025 is open to students from middle to high school and takes place at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, inviting beginners and advanced students interested in any jazz instrument (including vocals) and jazz theory. There’s space for 75 students, including Monterey Jazz’s All-Star Band students. The hope is that some of the beginners will become part of this group in the future. Less experienced musicians will get to work not only with their more advanced colleagues, but also with music instructors that have been helping for years. “It’s really fun to watch the young ones,” says Lauren Tobin of Monterey Jazz. “They are wowed by music.” All instructors are performing artists, including pianist and composer Above: Marcie Chapa helps a student learn the fundamentals of drumming during a previous summer program hosted by Monterey Jazz. Chapa, an accomplished drummer, is one of the instructors of the annual Summer Jazz Camp. Below: Professional dancers work with teens 16 and older for Carmel Dance Festival’s summer programming. SING, DANCE, PLAY Jazz and dance camps provide an opportunity for children to embrace their artistic passions. By Agata Popęda RANDY TUNNELL SKYE SCHMIDT VARGA
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