Testata-JAZZ

Jazz

The Academic jazz courses offer at Saint Louis College of Music is a comprehensive journey from the genre's traditional roots to contemporary European influences. Through various levels of preparation, ranging from Foundation to Bachelor and Master, as well as Higher specialization or even Custom courses, you will have the opportunity to participate in live performances, join ensembles, and collaborate with fellow musicians in the development of original artistic projects.

FOUNDATION COURSES

Duration: 1 / 3 years
Location: Rome / Milan
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English


The Foundation course lays the groundwork for your musical career.

Training includes individual instrument or singing lessons, harmony, and ear training classes, participation in ensembles for live performances, and the exploration of music technology. The student experience is enriched by interaction with renowned jazz musicians.

Upon completion of the Foundation course, you will be ready to enroll in the Bachelor program in jazz music.

BACHELOR COURSES

Duration: 3 years
Location: Rome
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English
CFA: 180 • EQF: 6

Jazz Bachelor courses are recognized by MUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research).

These courses cover aspects such as interplay, creativity, and extemporaneous improvisation.

They involve the study and practice of Jazz composition and arrangement techniques for rhythm section and a 5-wind section, along with practical experience in conducting one's own scores with orchestral formations.

MASTER COURSES

Duration: 2 years
Location: Rome
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English
CFA: 120 • EQF: 7

Jazz Master courses are recognized by MUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research).

In the two-year academic program, you have the option to choose between two tracks.

Instrument: Jazz improvement, with customized study plans based on the artistic inclinations of each student.

Jazz composition and arrangement: fosters creativity and experimentation with Jazz composition and arrangement techniques for small and large ensembles.

The courses are tailored to suit your stylistic inclinations, with the ultimate goal of achieving artistic recording and concert production.

HIGHER SPECIALIZATION COURSES

Duration: 6 / 8 months
Location: Rome / Milan
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English

Higher specialization workshops are dedicated to the study of a repertoire, aiming to enhance both individual and group live performances.

With renowned teachers such as Rosario Giuliani, Cristina Zavalloni, Ramberto Ciammarughi, Dado Moroni, Furio Di Castri, Stefano Bagnoli, and Bebo Ferra, you have the opportunity to refine your skills and strengthen your musical foundation.

 

CUSTOM courses

Duration: Variable
Location: Rome
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English

Customized music courses are crafted to meet individual needs, structured as private lessons with durations and attendance format chosen by the student.

Select your instrument and tailor your course to suit your preferences.

OTHER COURSES

Duration: 4 / 5 months
Location: Rome / Milan
Attendance: Online
Language: Italian / English

A successful career in the music industry also demands understanding one's rights and mastering strategies for promoting one's work.

Courses in digital music marketing, recording rights, and entertainment industry law are tailored to offer comprehensive and professional training for those aspiring to excel in a music career.

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Study Jazz at Saint Louis and:

  • learn everything you need for a career as an arranger in small and medium-sized ensembles;

  • collaborates with internationally renowned artists in bands and orchestras performing in theatres and festivals;

  • acquire knowledge and skills to transform your passion for jazz music into a profession.

Job Outlets

  • JAZZ MUSICIAN
  • JAZZ MUSIC COMPOSER
  • ARRANGER FOR SMALL AND LARGE ENSEMBLES
  • TEACHER (AFTER OBTAINING THE ADDITIONAL 24 TRAINING CREDITS)

Jazz teachers are all renowned musicians in the industry. Find out from whom you will learn your profession!

pietro-lussuPietro Lussu

IMG_9137Rosario Giuliani

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IMG_8883Antonio Solimene

MG_0661Ramberto Ciammarughi

IMG_8876Pierpaolo Principato

SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Founded in 1976, Saint Louis is a private institution recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. It stands out as one of the most prestigious music education establishments in Europe, attracting over 1,800 students annually from around the world. These students attend Foundation's, Bachelor's, Master's courses, Custom and Higher Specialization courses. The school prides itself on a stable faculty comprising 120 nationally and internationally renowned teachers, headed since 1998 by Maestro Stefano Mastruzzi. Saint Louis is located in culturally vibrant districts in Rome and Milan, offering students with multifunctional classrooms, recording studios for both teaching and recording productions, an artistic agency, independent record collections, a production center, the Jazz Archive, and a Bibliomediatheque.

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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Saint Louis welcomes a vibrant international community, promoting global citizenship. The International Office provides support and mentoring, while students facilitate peer exchanges and organize social events for newcomers.

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4 locations in rome and 1 in milan

Saint Louis has four locations in Rome and one in Milan, all equipped with soundproof classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and studios. In Rome, they are situated in the Monti district, known for its cafes and live music venues. The Milan branch, located near Bovisa and Isola, is positioned within a creative hub featuring teaching spaces and hosting events.





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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Saint Louis organizes international music events and participates in the Erasmus+ program. It is also an incubator of new Projects promoting International growth and confrontation.

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ALL-YEAR-ROUND CONCERTS

Saint Louis is the only High Education Music Institute in Italy working on the constant production of live events featuring its students. We believe in the practical learning on real stages, involving sound engineers, composers and applied music. And we put all our energies in that.