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University of the Arts Helsinki Bachelor of Music in Jazz: Jazz Instrument or Voice
University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor of Music in Jazz: Jazz Instrument or Voice

Helsinki, Finland

6 Years

English, Finnish, Swedish

Full time

22 Jan 2025

Aug 2025

On-Campus

* Applications are open 8-22 January 2025

Introduction

Why study here?

You can develop into a versatile jazz professional under the guidance of Finland’s leading musicians and international top names. We are known worldwide for our high-quality teaching, comprehensive curriculum, and abundant master class activity which also includes possibilities to play and work with top-notch international jazz musicians.

Content and objective of the program

This program is a combined 3-year Bachelor's and 2.5-year Master's degree. During your studies, you will receive the necessary knowledge and skills in African-American music, music culture, and performance practices to become a professional. Upon graduating, you may take on demanding roles as a musician, bandleader, composer, arranger, and pedagogue. Finnish jazz professionals such as Timo Lassy, Verneri Pohjola, Aki Rissanen, and Kalle Kalima are all alumni of the Sibelius Academy who have established themselves in the Finnish and international music scene.

Jazz students complete studies in ensemble playing, aural skills, rhythm, and arrangement that support their major subject. Optional studies and possible minor subject studies are also included in the degree. The degree also includes language and music technology studies.

Teachers

The Sibelius Academy’s teaching staff represents the top of the Finnish jazz scene.

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