Berlin
The JIB is an institute founded jointly by the University of the Arts and the Academy of Music ”Hanns Eisler“ in July 2005. Innovative training, combined with the potential of the capital city, Berlin, make the JIB especially interesting for students.
Semester Dates
Summer Semester 2025
Beginning: 14th of April 2024 (Monday)
End: 19th of July 2024 (Saturday)
Lecture-free time: public holidays
Winter Semester 2025/2026
Beginning: 13th of October 2025 (Monday)
End: 174th of February 2026 (Saturday)
Lecture-free time: public holidays
Summer Semester 2026
Beginning: 13th of April 2026 (Monday)
End: 18th of July 2026 (Saturday)
Lecture-free time: public holidays
One aim of the JIB’s work is finding the way to an individual artistic identity while learning the job profile of the professional jazz musician. Jazz, as one of the artistic forms of expression of the 20th and 21st centuries, always plays an important role in times of upheaval, and also symbolizes the search for new modes of expression, breaking with tradition, and provocation – closely bound up with reflections on society.
Effective international networking should offer the students not only essential musical experiences characterized by different national styles, but above all important links for the future, after leaving the Institute. The use of net-based learning and knowledge platforms, and the fostering and application of new technologies are considered essential in the JIB.
The JIB wishes to provide individuals with freedom and space to facilitate a lively exchange of ideas and views.
Prof. Heinrich Köbberling, Artistic Director JIB
Prof. Paulo Morello, Artistin Director JIB