Amsterdam

With a highly select population of four hundred students hailing from more than fifty different countries, the Jazz Department offers one of the most inspiring, effective and focused music programmes in Europe. We provide a contemporary didactical approach to jazz music, embracing all the principal musical movements of our time.

Our international teaching staff includes some of the leading forces in the contemporary Jazz music scene, guaranteeing a global, up-to-date and inspirational view on education.

With one and half hour weekly of instrument lessons, more than eighty ensembles and a rigorous ear training and theoretical programme, students exploit their full potential in a dynamic learning environment.

A comprehensive and structured curriculum in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes guarantees that students learn to build excellent instrumental and group playing skills and tap into the creativity essential to unfold their talents and develop their musical personality.

We continuously update our curriculum and technology to reflect the multiplicity of influences in today’s music.

Guiding students to unfold their own musical talents and become accomplished, innovative and meaningful musicians is our ultimate commitment.

Joachim Junghanss – Associate Director / Head of Jazz & Popular Music