Nordic master in jazz

Why study here?

Learn about the jazz scene of three different Nordic countries by studying in the Nordic master in jazz programme. The programme gives you the chance to grow into a professional in jazz in an international environment provided by three different music institutions.

About the studies

Nordic master in jazz (NOMAZZ) is a master’s programme in jazz organised collaboratively by the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark (Aarhus/Aalborg), University of the Arts Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy in Finland and Royal College of Music in Sweden. You will deepen and develop your artistry and technical proficiency, while simultaneously acquiring an advanced knowledge of the Nordic jazz scenes. The arranging universities take turns hosting the studies, and the language of instruction is English. Students will be granted a Nordplus study grant for their studies abroad.

Teachers

The Sibelius Academy’s teaching staff represents the top of the Finnish jazz scene. In 2018-2020, international teacher guests included:

• Dana Hall
• Aaron Goldberg
• Tim Hagans
• Nicole Glover
• Chuck Israels
• Dave Kikoski
• David Hazeltine
• Peter Washington
• Joe Farnsworth
• Mike Moreno
• Danny Grisset
• Linda May Han Oh 
• Jeff Parker
• Joyce Moreno
• Charles Altura
• Mark Turner
• Adam Cruz
• Ethan Iverson
• Han Bennink
• John Hollenbeck
• Fabian Almazan
• Martin Sjöstedt
• Melissa Aldana
• Pablo Menares
• Kush Abadey
• Kalle Kalima
• Severi Pyysalo
• Mats Gustafsson
• Dave Friedman
• Håvard Wiik
• Peter Bruun
• Petter Eldh
• Ashley Kahn
• Anders Jormin

Applying

Anyone with a bachelor’s degree in music can apply to the programme, and new students are admitted in accordance with the admissions criteria of the music institution that they are applying to. Your “homebase” will be the institution where you are admitted as a student after applying and where you complete your degree. A good command of the English language is required and will be assessed as part of the entrance examination.

Our University is one of the most sought-after places to study in Finland. Browse the applicant statistics from previous years.

For more information about the programme check out the NOMAZZ homepage www.nomazz.com