Department of Jazz
Grow into a unique and visionary jazz musician in an international degree programme under the guidance of top-quality teachers and as a part of an inspiring and vibrant study community.
About us
Sibelius Academy jazz department gives the highest education in jazz in Finland. With its approximately 40 students the department is a small and very high level community of like-minded jazz talents. We are proud of our community and it’s a key element in inspiring and nurturing the growth as an artist.
Sibelius Academy offers also doctoral studies. After graduating with a master’s degree, you will have the option to apply for doctoral studies in jazz and specialize in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies.
In addition to the studies we organize concerts, the yearly festival DIG. and work closely in cooperation with other jazz organizations in Helsinki and in Finland. We are an active operator in the Finnish culture scene as well as a part of the international jazz society. Helsinki is an active culture city offering wide range of art experiences all year round.
Contact information
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Jussi Kannaste
+358505410044jussi.kannaste@uniarts.fi -
Sami Linna
+358505834387sami.linna@uniarts.fi
Check out our blog DIG SIBIS JAZZ, you dig?
What’s happening in the jazz department
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Dig Sibis Jazz
Things that are happening at the Department of Jazz at the Sibelius Academy.
Our degree programmes
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Jazz (major subject: instrument or voice)
Grow into a unique and visionary jazz musician in an international degree programme under the guidance of top-quality teachers.
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Jazz composition (major subject)
Specialise in jazz composition in an international degree programme under the guidance of international top professionals and be a part of an inspiring and vibrant study community.
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Nordic Master in Jazz (master’s program)
Grow into a versatile jazz professional in the Nordic Master in Jazz programme by completing studies in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
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Apply to the degree programme in Jazz (Bachelor + Master)
Admissions guide to the 5.5-year Jazz programme (instrument or vocal studies, and jazz composition).
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Apply to the master’s programme in Jazz
Admissions guide to the 2.5-year Jazz programme (instrument or vocal studies, and jazz composition).
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Apply to the Nordic Master in Jazz (NOMAZZ) programme
Admissions guide to the 2.5-year Nordic Master in Jazz programme.
Faculty and administration
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Jussi Kannaste
- Lecturer, jazz (saxophone), ensemble, Jazzmusiikki, University of the Arts Helsinki
- +358505410044
- jussi.kannaste@uniarts.fi
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Sami Linna
- Lecturer, jazz (guitar), instrument pedagogy, Jazzmusiikki, University of the Arts Helsinki
- +358505834387
- sami.linna@uniarts.fi
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Anne Etelätalo
- Coordinator, Opintopalvelut Sibelius-Akatemia, University of the Arts Helsinki
- +358505261974
- anne.etelatalo@uniarts.fi
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Jukkis Uotila
- Professor, jazz (drums), Jazzmusiikki, University of the Arts Helsinki
- +358407104313
- jukkis.uotila@uniarts.fi
Our special projects
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Sibis Alumni Big Band
Our unique big band brings together students, teachers and prominent alumni.
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Sibis Jazz Ensembles
An exquisite chance to play with some of the best international jazz musicians during your studies
Our partners
We work closely with many jazz organisations in Finland and internationally