Do Jazz students go into New York City often? How do they get there?
Yes, constantly, on a weekly basis. Our campus is located 18 miles from midtown Manhattan, and we are part of the New York jazz community. From our suburban location at the right time of day (i.e., not during the rush hours!), that trip takes less than an hour. Our students take full advantage of hearing the major jazz performances that occur each week in New York City, as well as attending the jam sessions that happen at many New York jazz clubs. There are student discounts available at a number of clubs. Although there is public transportation available from the Wayne area to New York City, our students usually carpool. This is because their return trip home from a jazz club often begins after the last buses have left for the night. The art of on-the-street Greenwich Village parking is quickly learned, and the cost of driving and tolls is about equal to a bus fare.
