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Kakos Clinics & Masterclasses

Kakos Clinics & Masterclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!

UPCOMING KAKOS CLINICS & MASTERCLASSES

  • JEFF HAMILTON MASTERCLASS
    JEFF HAMILTON MASTERCLASS
    JEFF HAMILTON MASTERCLASS
    Tue, Jan 07
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Artist in Residence event, presented by the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and generously funded by the office of County of San Diego, District 4 Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe's office.
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  • Guitar Clinic with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Guitar Clinic with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Guitar Clinic with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Sun, Jan 19
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room-1
    Jan 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room-1, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Jan 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room-1, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Student-Run Jam Session
    Student-Run Jam Session
    Student-Run Jam Session
    Sun, Jan 19
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room-1
    Jan 19, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room-1, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Jan 19, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room-1, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Sat, Mar 29
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Mar 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Mar 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Guitar Clinic with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Guitar Clinic with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Guitar Clinic with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Sat, Apr 05
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Apr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Apr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Student-Run Jam Session
    Student-Run Jam Session
    Student-Run Jam Session
    Sat, Apr 05
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Apr 05, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Apr 05, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Sat, May 24
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    May 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    May 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Student-Run Jam Session
    Student-Run Jam Session
    Student-Run Jam Session
    Sat, May 24
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    May 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    May 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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If an instrument specific Clinic is not listed, please check back frequently. Instrument specific clinics include trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, bass, drums, guitar and music theory.

PAST CLINICS AND MASTERCLASSES

  • GERALD CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    GERALD CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    GERALD CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    Tue, Dec 10
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Artist in Residence event, presented by the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and generously funded by the office of County of San Diego, District 4 Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe's office.
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  • JOHN CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    JOHN CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    JOHN CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    Tue, Nov 12
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Artist in Residence event, presented by the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and generously funded by the office of County of San Diego, District 4 Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe's office.
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  • MASTERCLASS with WILLIE JONES lll
    MASTERCLASS with WILLIE JONES lll
    MASTERCLASS with WILLIE JONES lll
    Sat, Oct 12
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2
    Oct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station - Room 2, 2650 Truxtun Rd suite 107, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • "ARRANGING FOR PIANO TRIO" with Joshua White, Rob Thorsen, and Tyler Kreutel
    "ARRANGING FOR PIANO TRIO" with Joshua White, Rob Thorsen, and Tyler Kreutel
    "ARRANGING FOR PIANO TRIO" with Joshua White, Rob Thorsen, and Tyler Kreutel
    Sat, May 18
    YLJC Liberty Station
    May 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    May 18, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Using Music Theory for Improvisation with Tonga Ross-Ma'u
    Sat, Apr 20
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Apr 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • "The Art of Accompanying" with Joshua White, Rob Thorsen, Tyler Kreutel, and Leonard Patton
    "The Art of Accompanying" with Joshua White, Rob Thorsen, Tyler Kreutel, and Leonard Patton
    "The Art of Accompanying" with Joshua White, Rob Thorsen, Tyler Kreutel, and Leonard Patton
    Sat, Apr 13
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Apr 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Trumpet Clinic with Gilbert Castellanos
    Trumpet Clinic with Gilbert Castellanos
    Trumpet Clinic with Gilbert Castellanos
    Sat, Apr 06
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Apr 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Apr 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • GERALD CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    GERALD CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    GERALD CLAYTON MASTERCLASS
    Sat, Mar 23
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Mar 23, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Mar 23, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    NOT TO BE MISSED! 3:00 PM Start time. Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Voice Clinic with Leonard Patton
    Voice Clinic with Leonard Patton
    Voice Clinic with Leonard Patton
    Sat, Mar 16
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Mar 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Mar 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Women In Jazz Celebration!
    Women In Jazz Celebration!
    Women In Jazz Celebration!
    Sat, Mar 02
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Mar 02, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Mar 02, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Trombone Clinic with Carter Key
    Trombone Clinic with Carter Key
    Trombone Clinic with Carter Key
    Sat, Feb 24
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Feb 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Feb 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Theory 1 with Tonga Ross-Ma'u - Beginner to Intermediate
    Theory 1 with Tonga Ross-Ma'u - Beginner to Intermediate
    Theory 1 with Tonga Ross-Ma'u - Beginner to Intermediate
    Sat, Feb 10
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Feb 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Feb 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Bass Clinic with Rob Thorsen - Intermediate to Advanced
    Bass Clinic with Rob Thorsen - Intermediate to Advanced
    Bass Clinic with Rob Thorsen - Intermediate to Advanced
    Sat, Feb 03
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Feb 03, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Feb 03, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Drum Clinic with Tyler Kreutel
    Drum Clinic with Tyler Kreutel
    Drum Clinic with Tyler Kreutel
    Sat, Jan 27
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Jan 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Jan 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Bass Clinic with Rob Thorsen - Beginner to Intermediate
    Bass Clinic with Rob Thorsen - Beginner to Intermediate
    Bass Clinic with Rob Thorsen - Beginner to Intermediate
    Sat, Jan 20
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Jan 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Jan 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Saxophone Clinic with Dr. Brain Levy
    Saxophone Clinic with Dr. Brain Levy
    Saxophone Clinic with Dr. Brain Levy
    Sat, Dec 09
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Dec 09, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Dec 09, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • Piano Clinic with Joshua White
    Piano Clinic with Joshua White
    Piano Clinic with Joshua White
    Sat, Dec 02
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Dec 02, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Dec 02, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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  • College Knowledge with Dr. Brian Levy
    College Knowledge with Dr. Brian Levy
    College Knowledge with Dr. Brian Levy
    Sat, Nov 11
    YLJC Liberty Station
    Nov 11, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Nov 11, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    YLJC Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Rd Ste. 102 Building 176, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
    Kakos Clinics & Materclasses is a TUITION-FREE program for current YLJC students. Thank you to Charles and Gina Kakos for the generous sponsorship!
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