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Author: Christopher Burnett

Career Tactics: Join the American Federation of Musicians too.

August 11, 2026 Christopher Burnett

FULL DISCLOSURE I am currently a member of Kansas City Local 34-627 of the American Federation of Musicians. I was…

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Posted in: A Tradition of Excellence, CLINICS + RESOURCES, The Mentorship Model Filed under: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS, MUSIC INDUSTRY, THE NEXT GENERATION, Youth Jazz Alumni

It’s about improvisation

August 4, 2026 Christopher Burnett

At a functional level, Jazz improvisation is simply about possessing the necessary competencies that will allow the performer to compose…

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Posted in: CLINICS + RESOURCES, CONN SELMER ARTIST, Jazz Artistry Now, JAZZ IMPROVISATION, Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Inc, Music, NAfME CLINICIAN, PROGRAM NOTES

Our Program Model

August 3, 2026 Christopher Burnett

The Mentorship Model: A Tradition of Excellence At Kansas City Area Youth Jazz, the fellowship program is meticulously designed to…

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Posted in: A Tradition of Excellence, Artists Recording Collective, Bird Boot Camp + Musical Salute, Jazz Artistry Now, Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Inc, PROGRAM HISTORY, PROGRAM NOTES, PROPRIETARY ABSTRACT, The Mentorship Model

2026 Season 8 Celebration (GALLERY)

August 2, 2026 Christopher Burnett

The 2026 Fellowship Season 8 technically concluded this weekend. Culminating events included our end-of-season celebration on Saturday, August 1 at…

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Posted in: KCAYJ Photo Gallery Scenes, PROGRAM HISTORY, PROGRAM NOTES, THANK YOU!

2026 FELLOWS ALBUM

July 27, 2026 Christopher Burnett

2026 FELLOWS ALBUM JULY 26, 2026 SESSIONS AT ALLEGRO RECORDING IN KANSAS CITY

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Posted in: PROGRAM NOTES Filed under: 2026 FELLOWSHIP, ALLEGRO RECORDING, SESSION ONE SEASON 8, THE NEXT GENERATION, Youth Jazz Alumni

YOUR SUPPORT

June 11, 2026 Christopher Burnett

IS VITAL … At Kansas City Area Youth Jazz, we are the missing link in the music industry infrastructure. We…

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