The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society

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The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society Sacramento’s first nonprofit for youth girls in jazz 🎶 Fostering talent, confidence, and community through music.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬’ 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 is Sacramento’s first nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women in jazz and blues. Our mission is simple but powerful: to foster a lifelong love of music, preserve women’s roles in jazz history, and create opportunities for the next generation of musicians.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨
We provide mentorship, workshops, and performance opportunities designed to inspire girls to find their voice through music. By connecting young talent with experienced musicians and educators, we create a safe, inclusive space where creativity and confidence can grow.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Jazz and blues have always been powerful forms of expression — yet women’s contributions are too often overlooked. We’re here to change that by celebrating female musicianship, supporting youth, and ensuring that the next generation of girls have the stage, spotlight, and recognition they deserve.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
A world where every young girl feels seen, heard, and supported as she explores her passion for jazz and blues. From classrooms to concert halls, we believe in the transformative power of music to build confidence, leadership, and community.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬
Whether you’re a musician, parent, educator, or supporter of the arts, there’s a place for you in our community. Together, we can preserve the legacy of jazz and blues while opening new doors for the future.

📍 Based in Sacramento, CA
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🌐 thegirlsjazzandbluessociety.org

11/03/2026

Long tones: 5-10 minutes a day = huge improvement!🎶

Kaycee shares a simple clarinet long-tone routine:
1. Pick one middle-register note.
2. Hold it for 8-16 beats with a metronome: steady air, steady tone. No wobbling, no rushing.
3. Move slowly through the clarinet's range.
4. Listen for richness and resonance, and make tiny adjustments as you play.

The goal: shape your sound, not just play a note.

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The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society empowers young women through inclusive, high-quality jazz education: https://girlsjazzandblues.org/programs/

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10/30/2026

Camp ends on a stage!🎷🥁

A few moments from the Summer Jazz Camp 2026 recital.

The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society (TGJBS) empowers young women through inclusive, high-quality jazz education. See our programs: https://girlsjazzandblues.org/programs/

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10/29/2026

1 bar of jazz comping. 🥁

Nandi walks through a brief drum comping pattern with the notation on screen. Watch it, count it out loud, then bring it up to tempo.

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The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society empowers young women through inclusive, high-quality jazz education: https://girlsjazzandblues.org/programs/

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Long tones: 5-10 minutes a day = huge improvement. 🎶Kaycee shares a simple clarinet long-tone routine:1. Pick one middle...
10/28/2026

Long tones: 5-10 minutes a day = huge improvement. 🎶

Kaycee shares a simple clarinet long-tone routine:
1. Pick one middle-register note.
2. Hold it for 8-16 beats with a metronome: steady air, steady tone. No wobbling, no rushing.
3. Move slowly through the clarinet's range.
4. Listen for richness and resonance, and make tiny adjustments as you play.

The goal: shape your sound, not just play a note.

Save this for your next practice session.
The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society empowers young women through inclusive, high-quality jazz education: https://girlsjazzandblues.org/programs/

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Explore women's contributions to the evolution of jazz!🎺That is what our Jazz History Workshops are for. This is the tim...
10/27/2026

Explore women's contributions to the evolution of jazz!🎺

That is what our Jazz History Workshops are for. This is the timeline board from camp.

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More than a camp. 🎷The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society (TGJBS) in Sacramento, California, empowers young women through inc...
10/26/2026

More than a camp. 🎷

The Girls' Jazz and Blues Society (TGJBS) in Sacramento, California, empowers young women through inclusive, high-quality jazz education: hands-on instruction, mental health support and performance opportunities in a safe, supportive space.

Our five areas of focus:
• Technique and Training: jazz and blues instrumental training for beginners to advanced students
• Jazz History Workshops: exploring women's contributions to the evolution of jazz
• Mental Health Support: group sessions on self-esteem, coping skills and emotional wellness
• Performance & Marketing: playing in a band, creating an identity and learning industry basics
• Private Lesson Scholarships: personalized instruction to keep learning after camp

Photos are from our Summer Jazz Camp 2026.

Learn more about our programs: https://girlsjazzandblues.org/programs/

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What was the first instrument you ever held?🎷Tell us what it was and how old you were. We read every answer. Every playe...
10/25/2026

What was the first instrument you ever held?🎷

Tell us what it was and how old you were. We read every answer. Every player starts somewhere. Our summer camp offers jazz and blues instrumental training for beginners to advanced students.

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Jazz instrumental training for beginners to advanced students!🎶Summer Jazz Camp 2026, from The Girls’ Jazz and Blues Soc...
10/24/2026

Jazz instrumental training for beginners to advanced students!🎶

Summer Jazz Camp 2026, from The Girls’ Jazz and Blues Society.

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10/14/2026

What does free music education take?

A room. Instruments. Music on the stands. People who can teach.

TGJBS does not charge families participation fees. The work behind that choice still needs support.

This is part of keeping jazz and blues education within reach in Sacramento.

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10/12/2026

Picture a jazz teacher. Who comes to mind? 💬

92% of instrumental jazz faculty in the Jazz Counts higher-education sample were male-identified. Its data cover the 2021–22 academic year across 222 institutions. This is a study of higher education.

For TGJBS in Sacramento the question is what girls can imagine for themselves. A student now may want to teach one day.

Follow our page for girls making music and the women who helped shape jazz.



Source: https://college.berklee.edu/jazz-gender-justice/jazz-counts-study

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