The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music
Immerse yourself in the performance scene of New York City, a global center of the arts and culture.
Your training starts the moment you set foot on our Greenwich Village campus. We surround you with a faculty of legendary professionals who’ll challenge you to expand the boundaries of your art form, experiment with sound, and use your creative voice for change.
Artist as Mentor Approach
Shape your educational journey by choosing world-class mentors aligned with your creative vision. Study different instruments and genres. Explore diverse perspectives and refine your artistry. Our project-based approach to teaching will engage you in real-world learning that inspires courage, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Degree Options
Students earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Music in one of these fields:
- Bass
- Drums/Percussion
- Electronics
- Guitar
- Harmonica
- Piano/Keyboards
- Singer/Songwriter
- Strings
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Woodwinds
- Voice
Some opt to pursue our BA/BFA program, a five-year dual-degree track leading to a BA in Liberal Arts field and a BFA in Jazz Performance.
Students can pursue a Performer-Composer Master of Music (MM) degree, designed for musicians whose passion lies at the intersection of composition, performance, and improvisation, or an Arts Management and Entrepreneurship (MA) degree, designed for performers who want to gain the necessary skills to become a multidisciplinary artist.
Legendary Faculty
Our faculty is made up of contemporary legends – award-winning performers, composers, band leaders, and creative technologists who teach, lead ensembles, and create a supportive and collaborative learning community.
Your Time to Take the Stage
Open up opportunities for your professional and artistic growth on local and global stages. Let our legendary neighborhood – New York City’s Greenwich Village – inspire you to develop new art forms, collaborate with intellectual and artistically adventurous peers, and establish lasting professional relationships.
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