Overview

About the Program

The unique college-level Music Performance Jazz program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) allows masters of jazz to pass on their expertise to the next generation of jazz musicians. The Institute of Jazz Performance students and instructors present a number of major concerts and community outreach programs throughout the United States and overseas.

Every two years, a cohort of six to eight musicians, called Jazz Fellows, are selected through a rigorous audition process. They study and perform together in the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance and also study individually and as an ensemble, receiving personal mentoring, ensemble coaching, and lectures on the jazz tradition from an array of visiting jazz icons who serve as artists-in-residence. Jazz Fellows are encouraged to experiment in expanding jazz in new directions through their compositions and performances. Each qualified Jazz Fellow has the opportunity to fulfill the jazz concentration requirements and earn a M.M. degree in the Department of Music, and all students receive full tuition scholarships from the school, stipends to cover their monthly living expenses from the institute, and on-campus housing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis for Performers

Notation and Performance

Music Bibliography for Performers

Problems in Performance Practices: Jazz

Graduate Instruction in Performance: Jazz

Preparation of Master’s Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 alternative credits

Quarter Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance accepts up to eight (8) extremely talented jazz musicians into a two-year Master’s program, designed to enhance their musicianship and develop their artistic vision through intensive study with renowned jazz masters, combined with a unique performance-based education.

The program aims to create a learning environment in which gifted jazz musicians can create and experiment musically without the artistic and financial pressures of the working world.

All applicants must be planning to pursue a career as a performing and/or recording jazz musician.

Applicants should note that the program requires a two-year commitment, during which time the program must take priority over all other music touring, teaching and recording opportunities.

An advanced level of performance skills, including sight-reading ability, is required.

International applicants must submit a TOEFL score.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

≈ 36297 USD / year
Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

≈ 36297 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

≈ 21115 USD / year

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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