JAZZ COMBO WORKSHOP

with Yaala Ballin and Yuval Amihai

“Jazz is a living conversation—democratic, expressive, and meant to be shared.” - Yaala Ballin

The Jazz Combo Workshop will be held in 4-week sessions throughout the year. Held in the heart of the West Village, this program is for adult musicians who love jazz but rarely get to play with others or perform for a live audience. If you’ve been playing jazz on your own, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and make music in a meaningful way. The November workshop culminates with a performance at the next In The Pocket NYC salon on Monday, December 8, 2025.

🎼 What You’ll Do

• Play classic & hidden-gem jazz tunes
• Build group chemistry & listening skills
• Develop phrasing, feel & soloing tools
• Get direct feedback from two pros

🗓 November Workshop Info

Location: West Village, NYC
Length: 2-hour sessions, weekly for 4 weeks
Group: 4–6 musicians
Performance: In The Pocket NYC Salon (Dec 8, 2025, 5:30-8:30)
Schedule: TBD (please contact Yaala or Yuval)

🎶 Who It’s For

Adult instrumentalists and vocalists with some jazz experience—lessons, bands, or personal study. Ideal for dedicated hobbyists, jazz fans, and creative adults looking to play, grow, and connect in a supportive setting.

🎤 Your Instructors

Yaala Ballin – NYC-based jazz vocalist & educator. A regular at Smalls, Smoke, and Birdland, she’s released several albums and led workshops across the U.S., Europe, and Israel.
Yuval Amihai – Award-winning guitarist, composer & educator. Born in Israel and based in Paris for over a decade, now NYC-based. Guitar faculty at Brooklyn Conservatory; leads a monthly trio residency at Ornithology Jazz Club.

📞 Yaala: 1-646-600-4597 🌐 yaalaballin.com
📞 Yuval: 1-646-651-2579 🌐 yuvalamihai.com