A professional jazz education for a novice musician is the key to a successful future career. JazzPeople studied the best foreign and Russian musical, and in particular jazz, educational institutions, identifying the most significant features of each of them.

Jazz education in Russia

Russian Academy of Music (RAM) named after the Gnessins

Philosophy of the academy

Musical education at the Gnessin Academy is built in 3 stages: studying at school for 7 or 10 years, then at a music college, and finally at the academy. The system of education and development of musicians, created by the Gnesins sisters in 1895, became the basis of the Russian musical school, gaining recognition all over the world. The main idea of the academy is the preservation of traditions, along with the introduction and development of new musical techniques.

Jazz at the academy

As part of full-time and part-time studies, every year the academy offers applicants a varied choice in jazz areas: pop-jazz singing, brass wind instruments, percussion and conducting an orchestra of wind instruments.

St. Petersburg College of Music named after M.P. Mussorgsky

College Philosophy

Not the first generation of successful jazz musicians presented this college to our country. Today, the institution provides training in 8 specializations: folk and pop singing, orchestral wind and percussion instruments, piano, music theory, folk orchestra instruments, variety orchestra instruments, orchestral string instruments. Six orchestras are also organized: chamber, brass, folk, accordion orchestra, symphony, big band. The college attaches special importance to the performing practice of students of all specialties, initially developing in them a well-coordinated and confident mastery of musical skills.

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Much attention is paid to instrumental education. Students have the opportunity to choose the specialization they are interested in: piano, orchestral wind and percussion instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba, saxophone, percussion). All students of the college are constantly expanding their professional horizons thanks to frequent concerts organized by the teachers of the institution. The legend of the college is considered to be the local big band, which at different times included the most famous St. Petersburg musicians today.

State Musical College of Pop and Jazz Art (GMUEDI)

Philosophy of the school

In addition to the professionalism of its teachers, the educational institution has and considers the technical aspects of education to be very important. The school has an excellent material and technical base, which includes concert hall, recording studio, library, music library, computer software. The institution is fully equipped with modern equipment, musical instruments and spacious classrooms.

Jazz at school

The institution has a student orchestra - an educational big band (more than 20 ensembles), as well as a unique coordinating center for pop-jazz education in Russia. On the basis of the school, there are various advanced training courses, retraining of teachers of pop and jazz art, courses for preparing applicants, and a children's jazz school. Full-time students can choose a specialty: variety orchestra instruments (guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, wind and percussion instruments, piano) and pop singing (in subjects of a special cycle and in the subjects of the general musical cycle).

GOU Children's Music School im. George Gershwin and Consort Variety and Jazz College

Philosophy of the institution

The main idea of the school is the unification and close interaction of academic and pop-jazz education, so that young students learn the academic base and continue to move forward at a confident and fast pace. In the future, depending on the choice, students continue their education classical music, or go to the pop-jazz department. After graduating from the Gershwin Music School, students immediately enter the Consort Variety and Jazz College, combined with the school.

The main task of the jazz college "Consort" Children's music school named after. J. Gershwin is the education of new generations of pop-jazz musicians who professionally perform as instrumentalists or vocalists. In their work, educational institutions rely on and are inspired by cultural heritage George Gershwin.

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Student training programs: a technique for setting a pop-jazz voice, a technique for developing harmonic thinking, the principle of individual learning directly from master musicians. The fundamental basis of the method is a number of techniques and dynamic solutions aimed at the comprehensive development of the musician's personality, the discovery and formation of his creative individuality. The college constantly cooperates with leading teachers in Moscow, provides its students with the opportunity to participate in collective music-making in ensembles, orchestras and jams, an individual curriculum, flexible study schedules during the day and evening, professional training from beginner to advanced level.

Jazz Education in the USA and Europe

Jazz Institute. Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz

Philosophy of the institute

The Institute grew out of the idea of identifying new names in music. The institution develops jazz aesthetics using an accessible and understandable approach to audiences around the world. For its students, the institute prepares musical training programs based on and inspired by the creative approach of the great pianist Thelonious Monk. The Institute's best known and oldest initiative is its International Jazz Competition (an annual event that brings together young talented musicians with well-known artists on the same stage).

Jazz at the Institute

The educational institution has a two-year program of study, which includes one group of musicians for each class. All students receive a full stipend and scholarships to cover their living expenses. Students study their chosen subject both individually and in small groups with mentors - training, experience playing in an ensemble and lectures on jazz history. The Institute launched the Jazz and Blues Free Curriculum Program for grades 5, 8, and 11 in public schools in the United States to promote contemporary blues and jazz in America.

In 2004, the school launched a program that combines jazz and hip-hop to create a new art form that shows the characteristics of both musical genres. Students study musical dynamics of these styles, learn about the historical influence of jazz on hip-hop.

Trinity College London (Trinity College London)

College Philosophy

Every year, Trinity College London offers a wide range of music education programs to thousands of students, including popular music, jazz and classical music. Along with studying and improving in music, the college has a theatrical, dance direction, learning English for students from other countries - from elementary to advanced levels. London College focuses on teaching music theory and performance. Each program developed by the college is fully accredited by the regulatory educational authorities in the UK.

College teachers - professional musicians - pay special attention to the emotional comfort of students. From entrance exams to advanced study of the subject, college experts lead the training, creating psychological comfort for the full potential of students.

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Much attention is paid to wind instrumentalists. The college offers extended education at the Faculty of Brass and Jazz Wind Instruments (Woodwind & Jazz Woodwind). Any student can choose their preferred instrument section, then take an entrance exam that determines the student's overall skill level. The training is divided into 4 levels: after successfully completing the last level, the most capable students apply for a music teacher certificate.

Manhattan School of Music

Philosophy of the school

The Manhattan School of Music is deeply committed to excellence in education, performance and creative activity. Close attention is paid to a humane approach to learning, cultural enrichment of the community. School approach to music education very inspiring to many talented people to realize their creative potential.

Jazz at school

The conservatory's systematic and rigorous training, combined with a wealth of technical opportunities, makes this program one of the most attractive programs for young jazz musicians in New York. Student ensembles include the Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, Jazz at the Philharmonic, Chamber Ensemble. In addition to core subjects, students play and watch world-famous guest musicians perform.

Berklee College of Music

College Philosophy

The mission of the Berklee College of Music is to educate, support, develop students in the field of music and teach them the necessary skills for a successful career. The basis of the curriculum is the cultivation of the musicality of all students and the development of a clear and confident mastery of the subject. For more than half a century of history, the college has become a successful example of combining the art of music and the music business. Berklee College was the world's first founding undergraduate study in jazz, rock, electric guitar, songwriting, film scoring, electronic production, and over a dozen other genres and fields of study.

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The Berkeley Global Jazz Institute (BGJI), part of the college, contains programs designed to develop creativity through the musical disciplines. College education takes place in a modern musical environment- students bring their musical activity up to the highest level. Berkeley regularly hosts masterclasses from today's top jazz musicians and technical innovators, vocalists and music professionals.

New England Conservatory of Music

Philosophy of the conservatory

As a student at the NEC, students can perform as soloists and as members of large and small ensembles. But this is only the beginning. The conservatory positions full concentration on the subject, but at the same time, pays attention to the correct routine school day to avoid overloading students. Off campus, there is a community of performers and NEC program partners responsible for scholarships and one-time concert services.

Jazz at the conservatory

Private lessons are the basis of music education.
The NEC Conservatory has the necessary facilities for the individual needs of students. In addition to core academic subjects, the conservatory offers private lessons of 30, 45 and 60 minutes for students of all levels, including beginners. The curriculum is divided into the following groups: jazz private lessons, small jazz ensembles, jazz classes, jazz auditory training, jazz theory, youth jazz orchestra.

State Musical College of Variety and Jazz Art(GMCADI) is the only educational institution in Russia in the field of pop music.

Since its inception, the school has been headed by a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory. P. I. Tchaikovsky in the piano class, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor Irina Vadimovna Kazunina.

The college has a highly professional teaching staff: folk artists Russian Federation I. Bril, V. Konnov, honored artists of the Russian Federation - A. Garin, S. Rezantsev, O. Stepurko, V. Fadeeva, D. Kramer, V. Motov, M. Okun, V. Lebedev, A. Sukhikh, honored artists - I. Kazunina, honored workers of culture of the Russian Federation - N. Andrianova, T. Markovich, V. Melekhin, P. Petrukhin, A. Rudneva, honored teachers of the Russian Federation, as well as members of the Union of Composers of Russia. The names of some teachers are well known all over the world.

GMCADI trains pop artists, leaders of instrumental and vocal ensembles, teachers. College graduates work in the variety and symphony orchestra of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, the Presidential Orchestra, leading jazz orchestras, Russian military orchestras, and instrumental ensembles.

Among the graduates are members of popular pop groups - "140 beats per minute", "Adam and Eve", "Army", "Lesopoval", "Prime Minister", as well as famous performers and musicians - I. Otieva, I. Formakovsky, K. Kelmi, O. Kormukhina, S. Penkin, B. Kozlov, A. Bril, D. Bril, A. Revnyuk, Yu. Nugmanov, A. Sevidov, A. Kruglov, S. Golovnya, K. Safyanov, A. Bill, A. Nasyrov, S. Koroteeva, Linda, Sabina, Yu. Nachalova, D. Gurtskaya, P. Rostova, M. Okun, L. Kushnir, Jasmine, A. Bizeev, T. Dolnikova, T. Kontridze, participants " Star Factories" leading soloists of the musical "Metro", "Notre Dame de Paris", "Romeo and Juliet," Dracula "," The Witches of Eastwick "and others.

The college has: two student orchestras - training and Big Bend, more than twenty ensembles, including author's; Coordinating center for pop-jazz education in the Russian Federation. There are continuing education courses, internships, retraining of pop-jazz art teachers, seminars, conferences, master classes at the All-Russian and International levels.

Student groups and soloists constantly take part in all-Russian and international jazz festivals and competitions, where they traditionally become laureates and diplomats, perform extensive concert work at the best concert venues in Moscow, the region, in various cities of Russia, the CIS, and also abroad (Germany, Sweden , Norway, Scotland, etc.).

At the college, a preparatory department has been created and is actively working, the Studio "Fundamentals musical art Variety, Children's Jazz School.

GMCADI maintains friendly relations with educational institutions France, Austria, Germany, Scotland, Italy and USA. The school is accepted into the International Jazz Federation.

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Form of study:

State Diploma

Completion document:

Licenses:

No. 000837 dated February 14, 2013. Valid until April 11, 2018. Issued by the Department of Education of the City of Moscow.

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general information

federal state budgetary educational institution secondary vocational education "State Musical College of Variety and Jazz Art (Technical School)" (GMUEDI) is located in cultural center Moscow Zamoskvorechye. Not far from the school there are A.N. Ostrovsky's Estate House, the Tretyakov State Gallery, the pedagogical library named after K.D. Since 1918, the Musical College named after the October Revolution has been located in this building.

The school was formed on the basis of the pop departments of two educational institutions - the State Musical College named after the Gnessins and the Musical College named after the October Revolution. Now GMUEDI is the only specialized educational institution in Russia in the field of pop and jazz art. The school prepares artists (singers and instrumentalists), teachers, leaders of instrumental and vocal groups.

Professional training of jazz and variety performers is carried out at the highest level through a methodically developed system of pedagogical guidance. The highly professional teaching staff of the school unites the most talented and famous musicians, the best representatives of this genre. Among the graduates there are many artists who are well known in Russia and abroad.

The school has a good material and technical base, including classrooms, a concert hall, a recording studio, a library, a music library, a video library, computer software with Internet access. Equipping with modern sound equipment, musical instruments allows you to effectively conduct the educational process.

Since its inception, the school has been headed by a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory named after P.I.

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Admission conditions

The school accepts citizens who have musical abilities, who have a general education of at least 9 grades high school and successfully passed the entrance exams.

Acceptance of documents

Applicants to the State Musical College of Variety and Jazz Art submit the following documents to the admission committee:

application form (in the form);
a photocopy of a passport or other document proving identity and citizenship;
state document on education (original or photocopy);
photos 3x4;

Applicants in the order of transfer from an institution of secondary vocational education of the corresponding profile to senior courses submit a certificate from the place of study, 6 3x4 photos, a certified copy of the certificate and a document proving identity and citizenship.

Applicants must provide the following mandatory information in their application:

surname, name and patronymic (the latter - if available);
Date of Birth;
details of the document proving identity and citizenship;
information about the previous level of education and a certificate of education confirming it;
specialty, specialization and form of education (within the admission targets or for places under contracts with payment of tuition fees);
the need to provide a hostel;

The application also records the fact of familiarization (including through public information systems) with copies of the license to carry out educational activities, certificates of state accreditation and annexes to them. The fact of familiarization is certified by the personal signature of the applicant.

The signature of the applicant is also certified by the receipt of secondary vocational education for the first time and familiarization with the date of submission of the original document of education by the applicant.

Applicants who have submitted to the selection committee incomplete information provided for by these Rules, and (or) information that does not correspond to reality, the selection committee has the right to refuse to accept documents.

Applicants have the right to apply for participation in the competition for places financed from the budget and for places under contracts with tuition fees, as well as for both specializations at the same time.

An application for admission and other necessary documents can be sent by applicants through public postal operators. When sending documents by mail, the applicant shall attach to the application photocopies of documents proving his identity and citizenship, a document on education, as well as other documents, if necessary.

Upon personal presentation of the original documents by applicants, their photocopies can be certified by members of the admission (technical) committee.

Applicants are issued a receipt for the acceptance of documents. Applicants who have sent documents through the postal operator, before the start of the exams, must appear at the admission committee to clarify the exam schedule and fill out the necessary documentation.

Upon a written application, applicants have the right to take the original document of education and other documents submitted by the applicant. Documents are returned admission committee within one business day after the application is submitted.

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For the entire period of study in college, students are supported by a polyclinic.

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Various competitions are held, for example:

Many-sided guitar

The competition is held under the auspices and with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, in order to identify gifted students, to promote their creative and professional development. Guitarists and bassists aged 15 to 30 are allowed to participate in the competition.

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The competition is held to identify gifted students, to promote their creative and professional development. Students of the piano departments of the Children's Music School, Children's Art School, music schools, lyceums aged 10 to 25 are allowed to participate in the competition.

It also takes place:

X International Competition-Festival"Smile of the World"

Concerts with the participation of students of the school

4th Moscow Regional Festival-Competition "Parade of Percussion Instruments"

Competition for vocalists "Stars of big cities"

The school has a highly professional teaching staff: People's Artists of the Russian Federation I. Bril, V. Konnov, Honored Artists of the Russian Federation - A. Garin, S. Rezantsev, O. Stepurko, V. Fadeeva, D. Kramer, V. Motov, M. Okun, V. Lebedev, A. Sukhikh, Honored Art Worker I. Kazunina, Honored Workers of Culture of the Russian Federation - N. Andrianova, T. Markovich, V. Melekhin, P. Petrukhin, A. Rudneva, Honored Teachers of the Russian Federation, as well as members of the Union of Composers of Russia . The names of some teachers are well known all over the world.

GMUEDI trains pop artists, leaders of instrumental and vocal ensembles, and teachers. College graduates work in the variety and symphony orchestra of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, the Presidential Orchestra, leading jazz orchestras, Russian military orchestras, and instrumental ensembles.

The school has a student orchestra - an educational big band, more than twenty ensembles, including author's; the Coordinating Center for Pop-Jazz Education in the Russian Federation is functioning. On the basis of the school there are advanced training courses, retraining of pedagogical staff of pop-jazz art, preparatory courses, a children's jazz school, seminars, conferences, master classes of all-Russian and international scale are held.

The State Musical College of Variety and Jazz Art (GMKEDI) is the only educational institution in Russia in the field of pop music.

Since its inception, the school has been headed by a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory. P. I. Tchaikovsky in the piano class, associate professor, candidate of pedagogical sciences, honored worker of culture of the Russian Federation I.V. Kazunin.

The school employs a highly professional teaching staff, among which are world-famous names - People's Artists of the Russian Federation I. Bril, V. Konnov, Honored Artists of the Russian Federation - A. Garin, S. Rezantsev, V. Fadeeva, D. Kramer, M. Okun, V Lebedev, honored workers of culture of the Russian Federation - N. Andrianova, I. Kazunina, T. Markovich, V. Melekhin, A. Rudneva, honored teachers of the Russian Federation, as well as members of the Union of Composers.

GMUEDI trains pop artists, leaders of instrumental and vocal ensembles, and teachers. School graduates work in the pop and symphony orchestra of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, the Presidential Orchestra, leading jazz orchestras, Russian military orchestras, and instrumental ensembles.

The school has: two student orchestras - training and Big Bend, more than twenty ensembles, including author's; Coordinating Center for Pop and Jazz Education in the Russian Federation; there are advanced training courses, internships, retraining of pedagogical staff of pop and jazz art, seminars, conferences, master classes are held at the All-Russian and International levels.

At the school, a preparatory department, the Studio "Fundamentals of the Musical Art of Variety Art", and a Children's Jazz School have been created and are actively working.

GMUEDI maintains friendly relations with educational institutions in France, Austria, Germany, Scotland, Italy and the USA. The school is accepted into the International Jazz Federation.