The Jazzschool Institute strives to provide the aspiring professional musician with:

• A forward-looking educational forum on par with nationally-ranked institutions offering a degree program in jazz studies
  
  
• Opportunities to learn from and play with locally, nationally and internationally prominent jazz educators and artists
  
  
• A far reaching curriculum designed to develop an appreciation of the inter-correlation of the world’s music and culture
  
  
• An environment setting high standards and promoting a strong work ethic
  
  
• A well-rounded curriculum relevant to the challenges facing today’s professional musician, increasing the likelihood of artistic and financial success after graduation
  
  
• A means of exploring and developing a personal voice through knowledge of music history and style, development of technical proficiency, musicianship skills, artistic ability, and public performance opportunities
  
  
• A hands-on opportunity to experience freedom of expression both as an individual and an integral member of the group in the democratic model of the jazz ensemble
  
  
• An inviting setting for family, friends, and the greater music community to celebrate and share in students’ accomplishments, enjoy listening to music and develop a greater understanding of jazz and related styles of music
  
  
• A life-enriching environment to develop as a successful musician and conscientious, compassionate, forward-looking individual who will contribute to a just society