Jazz Impro Norway’s Summer Camp 2026 will take place from July 26th to August 2nd at Agder Folkehøgskole, in Søgne, Norway.
Register here by June 15!
Welcome to JazzImpro Norway’s annual summer camp in jazz improvisation! For over 50 years, this course has been a cornerstone of jazz education in Norway — with alumni and former teachers among the country’s greatest musicians. Our focus is on interplay and improvisation: if you want to develop your improvisation skills or learn to play in a group setting, this course is for you.
What can I expect?
- Daily ensemble playing with your instructor.
- Your ensemble will perform two mini-concerts through the week.
- You will get instrumental lessons on your main instrument, either in groups or one-on-one.
- We have music theory classes for all levels.
- Each day features a “teacher’s hour” where each teacher gives a masterclass or concert.
- Jam sessions every night – everyone’s invited.
You can also expect musical joy, inspiration and new friends. During the week, you get to experience the beautiful south coast of Norway — sunshine, swimming, and great food!
Learn more about the summer camp on this page.
The 2026 instructors are Live Maria Roggen (vocals), Magnus Bakken (saxophone), Marte Eberson (piano / keys), Even Skatrud (trombone), Roger Arntzen (bass), Hayden Powell (trumpet), Øyvind Nypan (guitar), Kim Ofstad (drums) and Knut Værnes (guitar / music theory).
What does it cost?
The course fee is NOK 9,400. This covers your whole week: music lessons, transportation to and from Kristiansand, accommodation and meals.
If you are a student, you pay a subsidized price of NOK 7,500.
You can find important practical information here.
How do I register?
You register via this online form as soon as possible, and by June 15th. You’ll need to use a computer with a desktop browser (the form doesn’t work on mobile devices). The form doesn’t let you save your progress, so please read through the entire form before you start filling it out.
If you have questions, contact us!
After the application deadline on June 15th, we’ll put together the ensembles and aim to get in touch with everyone shortly afterwards.
Register using this form by June 15!
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