Your Career Begins Here!

The California Jazz Conservatory offers degree programs taught by artist-educators who share a proven track record of success in transforming musicians into artists. With a small student body by design, CJC offers maximum individual attention at a competitively-priced level of tuition. We are currently accepting applications for:

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Associate of Arts in Jazz Studies

The California Jazz Conservatory offers students:

• A 100% jazz-relevant curriculum, taught by artist-educators with a proven track record of turning students into professionals, musicians into artists
• A synergistic, comprehensive program of jazz education and performance for today’s professional jazz instrumentalist and vocalist
• Small classes taught by professional artists and experienced educators in the field of jazz and related styles of music
• Opportunities to study with preeminent artists and educators
• Performance opportunities at prominent Bay Area venues and workshop opportunities with resident faculty and visiting artists
• Access to important networking opportunities
• A downtown campus located in the heart of Berkeley’s vibrant Arts District, with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area’s thriving arts scene