WIJO Mentors

WIJO Mentors Program Outline

WIJO Mentors consist of: 

2 private lessons, each at least 1 hour long

4 additional meetings or discussions, each at least 30 minutes long

Mentees will also receive the following: 

Work with their mentors on need-assessment and goal-setting

Feedback from mentors on all their application materials

Invitation to all WIJO Mentors online and in-person events, including “meet & greet” sessions, workshops, master classes, and jam sessions

Access to additional WIJO resources

Contact information and connection with the current class of selected Mentees

Suggested Topics of Discussion:

- Musical Skills: Practice routine, harmony, band leading, chart writing, attending/leading a jam session, recording, listening, etc.
- Professional Skills: Social media promotion, brand management, booking gigs, website building, networking, industry information, etc.
- Interpersonal Skills: How to present yourself in a professional way, getting to know how the Jazz community works
- Shared Experiences: How to navigate the experience of being a woman or non-binary person in Jazz

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applicants can choose to apply as primarily either a vocal performer applicant, instrumental performer applicant, or composer applicant. If selected to participate, the applicant will be paired with a mentor in the category they apply for. Applicants can only apply in one category per season.

Please read the GUIDELINES carefully for more information about the WIJO Mentors program, including detailed application requirements, before beginning your application. Click to select your desired program from the dropdown menu on the left of the application landing page in Acceptd, to view the guidelines.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY STATEMENT

WIJO is seeking and encouraging individuals of all backgrounds to apply for WIJO Mentors 2022-2023. We are committed to representing and cultivating diversity in all areas of this program. This commitment is present in all decision-making, including the selection of mentees and mentors. Diversity, inclusion, and equity will be a primary consideration in the review process of determining which mentee applicants are chosen to participate.

International Applicants: This program is open to all applicants, regardless of location, including students inside and outside the U.S.

If you have any questions, please check out wearewijo.org/mentors or email questions to mentors@wearewijo.org.

For any technical questions, check out the Acceptd Applicant Support Help Desk.