Named in the memory of the great saxophonist and jazz educator, the Bill Green Mentorship Program was initiated in 1998 to supplement the education of promising young jazz students and to encourage their development as future professional jazz artists. This program boasts an impressive roster of graduates who are successful performing musicians.

Over 30 selected music students receive 5 weeks of mentorship lessons in advanced music techniques from professional musicians. The final workshop is a professional recording session with each student receiving a CD of the session. Students and mentors subsequently perform in a jazz concert, to be held at Catalina’s Jazz Club in Hollywood.

Bill Green Mentorship Program 2026

APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE HERE

PLEASE APPLY EARLY AS AUDITION SPACE IS LIMITED

Applications are now being accepted for the Los Angeles Jazz Society’s annual Bill Green Mentorship Program taking place February-March, 2026.  Talented young musicians – ages 12 to 18 (up to senior in high school) – may now apply.  Those chosen at the auditions will be eligible to receive 5 weeks of lessons with a professional jazz musician, plus jazz band workshops, leading up to a final concert performance to be held at Catalina’s Jazz Club in Hollywood on Sunday March 29th.

Application deadline is January 16, 2025

Auditions will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 10:00am to 3:30pm

Please complete the application and email to billgreenmp@lajazz.org

Join us in celebrating Bill Green’s Centennial birthday, and the 38th annual presentation of the Bill Green Mentorship Program.