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Workshops & Classes
Barry Harris Institute of Jazz New York City Workshops
We are proud to announce the revival of the late Barry Harris’ iconic jazz workshops in New York City.
A series of jazz workshops are being held on selected Sunday nights throughout 2025 at the New School & Lincoln Square Community Center
A Six-Part ZOOM Series
Explore the Fundamentals of the Barry Harris Method
’Six-Part Zoom Series’ Recordings: Now Available to BHIJ Members
Free for Digital Archive Members
This online ZOOM series gave an overview and introduction to the fundamentals of Dr. Harris’ legendary harmonic and improvisational methods. Howard Rees, an Internationally acclaimed educator and BHIJ co-founder created this exclusive Series on Barry Harris’ Foundational Principles last spring. We invite you to view the recordings. Visit JazzWorkshops.com for Howard’s ongoing Zoom classes.
Barry Harris Harmony Workshops
Rutgers University & Harmony Lab at Express Newark proudly announce a collaboration with the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz
A series of piano and harmony workshops based on jazz educator Barry Harris’s unique pedagogical insights.
New Courses Now Available!
Explore three new online courses created from Barry’s workshops—now included with your membership:
Barry’s Classes on Improvisation
Barry’s Harmony Primer
Guide to Barry’s Harmonic Movement for Piano
Dive into Barry’s unique method of teaching jazz through hands-on lessons, exercises, and community support.
Barry Harris Jazz Choir
Workshops in New York, NY
Workshops in Newark, NJ
