Refer colleagues, friends, students, or musicians in your network to the Bloom School of Jazz. You will make $100-$500 or more.

$100 for every student who completes an 8-week course (Private Instruction for any instrument, Vocal Course or Jazz Combo Course)

$500 for every student who completes the Perfect Set Recording Course (immersive 8-month course)

For each subsequent course they take you receive an additional referral fee. So, if someone studies 6 two-month terms with David Bloom, you will receive $600 ($100 after each course is completed). The Bloom School of Jazz roster includes students who sign up year after year.

Overview:

• For any serious musician who wants to dramatically improve their playing 
• Courses are on Zoom, at the school in downtown Chicago, or Evanston, depending on the course
• Ages ten and up
• Any instrument (as well as vocals)
• Any genre: The techniques students learn at the Bloom School are used by top musicians in many styles.
• Students learn the skills of the jazz masters, to improvise in the moment and use imagination and storytelling in their playing or singing, with Bloom's innovative storytelling exercises
• Students learn to: interpret jazz standards, music theory, ear training, improvising, composing, arranging, and how to develop world-class music.

Specific Course Available:

Private Instruction with David Bloom
(8 weekly one-on-one lessons with David Bloom
Customized to student 

Group Jazz Combo Course Private Instruction with David Bloom
(8 weekly group classes)
Gain ensemble skills and develop your solos in a supportive setting with like-minded musicians, under the guidance of David Bloom

Professional Jazz Combo Course
(8 weekly group classes)
Everything in the standard combo course, plus improve performance and bandleader skills with paid gigs

Perfect Set Recording Course for Vocalists and Instrumentalists
(8-month immersive course, meets weekly on Saturdays)
Choose and perfect your delivery of an 8-song repertoire, record a CD and get a multi-camera video of the performance, under the guidance of award-winning vocalist Spider Saloff, and David Bloom

Steps to Refer a Student:

Ask the student to call The Bloom School of Jazz at (773) 860-8300. Tell the student to give your name and contact information (phone or email) as the person that referred them.

Once the student completes the course, the payment for your referral is delivered to you via Zelle or by check.

What the Pros are Saying About The Bloom School of Jazz:

Mike Stern, Guitar Legend:  

"David Bloom is a wonderful player, composer, and teacher. The books he has written are invaluable, clearly written and very thorough. I highly recommend David Bloom's books to players of all levels.

Steven Rodby, 13-time Grammy Award-winning Bassist and Producer for the Pat Metheny Group:   

"David Bloom's teaching has always been special, and studying with him has always been a great help to me, at different points in my career. Both his specific gifts as a teacher and his knowledge of the music in general allow him to make a serious contribution to anyone's playing - beginner or seasoned professional. David can teach the notes, but is tireless with his attention to phrasing, dynamics, and the very meaning of music itself. The work runs wide, and it runs deep."  

Paul Von Mertens, Musical Director Brian Wilson Band:

"My time at your school was one of great exploration and discovery; the teachers, students and the whole scene was buzzing with excitement. I especially recall the deep appreciation of the masters and the guidance I got about who to listen to, and what to listen for. Learning what distinguishes the most important players in jazz, and bebop in particular. Beyond technical knowledge, there was always a primary emphasis on the aesthetics, emotion and artistry of jazz. I still think about these things today when I listen to improvisers; time, articulation, phrasing and emotion. In short; I learned who to listen to, what to listen for and how to apply it to my own music."

Satya Gummuluri, Artist:

"I came to the Bloom School trained in the very different tradition of Indian classical music. I wanted to understand various elements of jazz, from the basics of harmony and rhythm, to nuances of improvisation within the context, subtleties in composition and expression, to building a deeper appreciation of what I listen to. All of this with no training in Western music and armed only with a keen ear. David works with me within my framework of musical understanding. He never imposes a canned method or rigid way of thinking, giving me only the mantra of aiming to produce the highest level of aesthetic as I express who I am. Within a short period of time on this journey at the Bloom School, I have picked up skills and knowledge in the jazz language and have surprised myself. There is a genuine interest in the student's growth...that's a rare gift in a teacher."

Updated February 2025

To refer a student, call (773) 860-8300 or email dbloomjazz@gmail.com.