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Jan Lin

A person talks to a group of music students.

Hanah Jon Taylor leads a past Cool School session at Cafe Coda.

(2023 critics' pick) While the Madison school board struggles to find money and meaningful ways to bring arts to youth in the city, Cafe Coda founder Hanah Jon Taylor quietly opens his club’s doors Saturday mornings to make it happen. Jazz instruction based on the art of improvisation begins at 10 a.m. for musicians 12 years and younger. At 11:45 a.m. Cool School is in session for aspiring artists over 12. No experience is necessary and instruments are provided to those who need them. Watch for schedule updates on the current series at facebook.com/CafeCodaMadison.

media release: Musician/educator Hanah Jon Taylor hosts his beloved 'Cool School' with young musicians centered around the art of improvisation. Grab your instruments and get ready to jam. Don't have access to an instrument? No problem, we will have a wide range of instruments available to play. No experience required. FREE!

12 years old and younger from 10:00 - 11:30

12+ from 11:45 - 1:00

*masks are not required but encouraged.