Dear Students,

Welcome to the Jazzschool Institute!

Our prime objective is to provide you, the aspiring professional jazz instrumentalist and /or vocalist,
with a superb educational forum that enables you to develop as an artist and to grow the audiences
who support and promote the music you play.

As a student at the Jazzschool Institute, you may choose from an exciting range of opportunities that
will help you fulfill these objectives. Above all, you’ll be able to learn from and play with the exceptional
artists and educators who make up the Jazzschool Institute faculty! Additionally, our partnership with
Yoshi’s, one of the world’s foremost jazz presenters, not only affords students year-round access to
renowned jazz artists and educators from around the world but also serves as a wonderful venue for
student performances.

Performance is at the heart of the Jazz Studies major at the Jazzschool Institute. As part of the uniquely
jazz-focused core curriculum, you will gain essential experience in a wide variety of live performance
settings during your tenure in Berkeley — from concerts at the Jazzschool to appearances at Yoshi’s
and more. Rounding out the performance component of the program are classes that will help you
develop critical marketing, music technology, and business skills necessary for your success as a
professional musician.

On behalf of the Jazzschool Board of Directors, I invite you to enjoy your educational experience at the
Jazzschool Institute and take advantage of the many opportunities designed to promote your growth
and sustenance as a professional musician in the multidimensional realm of jazz.

Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction