Loire Summer school is now entering its third decade. We welcome participants from all countries to join our highly skilled team of tutors at the beautiful Domaine de Bel Air in the Loire region of France.
Summer School 2025
We welcome all vocalists and instrumentalists with a love of jazz and improvised music who want to develop their performance skills and technical abilities.
Our world-class performers and tutors offer an intensive and practical approach to jazz learning. This year the Summer School runs from 28th July to 24 th August…
Latest Updates
We have added course 4 from 18th to 24 August.
Featuring Brigitte Beraha vocal, Mike Gorman piano, George Crowley saxes and Dave Jones bass (plus guitar TBC). Some places still available; please email for details.
Courses 1, 2 and 3 are waiting list only at the moment.
Our Tutors
We have a great team of highly-skilled tutors offering their experience and technical know-how. This year’s team includes Judy Niemack, Alan Barnes, Barry Green, Brigitte Beraha, Dave Jones, Nia Lynn, Rob Updegraff, Gareth Lockrane, Jeremy Brown, Mark Ridout, Mick Foster, Mike Gorman, Rob Barron, Gwilym Jones and Tristan Mailliot.
Loire Music
Loire Music organised its first Summer School in August 2004 with vocal tutors Anita Wardell and Tina May. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength led by course director Tristan Mailliot. The range of courses and tutors has steadily expanded and we have welcomed participants from all areas of Europe, the Americas, the Far East and Australia.
Testimonials
Last week was great! I have learned and relearned so many things, truly inspirational. Really appreciate the dedication of you and your team of world class tutors.
I had a fabulous week. Keep me up to date for next year as I am very keen to join you again.