High-school music students are particularly important as they are the next generation of musicians and many of them have cycled through the Get Jazzed program.

“Hip to Jazz” acknowledges the dedication and experiences of these students by providing them with hands-on sessions with improvisation. The sessions are presented as workshops with local musicians who are able to provide constructive criticism and advice on how to be a stronger musician. This program allows students to explore technical aspects of improvised solos, increasing their level of musicianship.