named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
SIM Mini Intensive Apprenticeship Experience
Program offering emerging artists mentorship and masterclass instruction from established improvisers, fostering professional development and creative exchange
SIM Mini Intensive Trumpet Lab
Specialized trumpet-focused program led by master trumpeters including Ralph Alessi and Ingrid Jensen, emphasizing improvisation and individual artistic growth
SIM Summer Jazz Intensive
One-week immersive workshop featuring daily masterclasses, ensemble coaching, private lessons, and performance opportunities with world-class improvisers; focuses on artistic development and collaborative music-making
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Mini Intensive Programs with Specialized InstructionProvides short-term, focused programs including specialized trumpet laboratory instruction and apprenticeship experiences, designed to develop improvisational skills through faculty-led workshops and personalized coaching.
- Music Education and Workshop ProgrammingProvides ongoing music education through intensive workshop sessions, including masterclasses, ensemble coaching, performances, and private instruction in improvisation, composition, and technique. Since 2001, the organization has conducted over 20 workshop sessions serving 800 students globally.
- Summer Jazz Intensive ProgramOffers a week-long summer jazz intensive featuring daily masterclasses, ensemble coaching, performance opportunities, and private lessons for students across multiple instruments. The program emphasizes improvisation through collaborative, immersive group practice and diverse playing contexts including free improvisation, original compositions, and jazz standards.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$6K9%
Program service revenue$57K91%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$33K
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balance sheet
Total assets$32K
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Net assets$32K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALPH ALESSI | PRESIDENT | 2 | $1K |
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Aubrey Johnson Partner — Voice faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Brandon Seabrook Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Chris Lightcap Partner — Bass faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Chris Lightcap Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Dave Ballou Partner — Trumpet faculty member in the SIM Mini Intensive Trumpet Lab.
- David Virelles Partner — Piano faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Ingrid Jensen Partner — Trumpet faculty member in the SIM Mini Intensive Trumpet Lab.
- Jacob Garchik Partner — Trombone faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- John Hebert Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Jonathan Finlayson Partner — Trumpet faculty member in the SIM Mini Intensive Trumpet Lab.
- Kate Gentile Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Matt Mitchell Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Michael Attias Partner — Core faculty member and featured testimonial for SIM Summer Intensives
- Michael Attias Partner — Saxophone faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Nasheet Waits Partner — Drums faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Patricia Brennan Partner — Vibes faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Peter Evans Partner — Trumpet faculty member in the SIM Mini Intensive Trumpet Lab.
- Ralph Alessi Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Ralph Alessi Partner — Faculty member and director of the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive program.
- Ralph Alessi Partner — Founder and trumpeter/composer who established SIM in 2001 and assembled its faculty.
- Sam Newsome Partner — Saxophone faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Steven Bernstein Partner — Trumpet faculty member in the SIM Mini Intensive Trumpet Lab.
- Tim Berne Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
- Tim Berne Partner — Saxophone faculty member in the SIM Summer Jazz Intensive 2026 program.
- Tom Rainey Partner — Core faculty member teaching at SIM Summer Intensives
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Creativity as a Universal Language 351 orgsmethodology: creativity-as-languageBy teaching improvisation not as a musical style but as a fundamental language of creative expression, we produce broader cognitive and emotional development because it enables individuals to communicate and innovate across disciplines and backgrounds.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Mentorship Through Immersive Performance 351 orgsmethodology: mentorship-through-performanceBy integrating students with master musicians in joint performances, masterclasses, and group sessions, we produce professional and artistic growth because immersive, experiential mentorship deepens learning beyond technical instruction.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Student-Centered Collaborative Learning 351 orgsmethodology: student-centered_collaborative_learningBy fostering peer-to-peer learning and minimizing top-down instruction, we produce deeper engagement and organic musical development because students take ownership of their creative process through collaboration and mentorship.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Process-Oriented Improvisation Pedagogy 28 orgsmethodology: process-oriented improvisation trainingBy emphasizing spontaneous creation, real-time feedback, and integrated listening and performance, we produce deep musical competence because learning is rooted in iterative, immersive experience rather than rote instruction.shared approach: Performance-Integrated Learning →