stArt of Cool (SOC) is a music education program that launched June 2014 under the non-profit umbrella The Art of Cool Project. SOC continues its mission of providing quality music education for students interested in learning more about music performance and fundamentals of Jazz, Latin Jazz, other popular styles of music. The mission of SOC is to introduce students to music through:

a. Live Performances

b. In-Class Workshops

c. Jazz Theory/Improvisation Classes

c. Small group rehearsals

d. Songwriting

e. Interactions with professional musicians

f. Introduction to aspects of the business of music for career focus

g. Private Lessons

Through the DAC CAPS program they offer workshops, performances, and residencies. Please contact Al Strong, Director of CAPS, for more info. astrong@durhamarts.org