Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Piano

DePaul University

DePaul's jazz piano studio program has a storied history of training some of the busiest and most successful pianists on the music scene. The program consists of disciplined, in-depth study for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in jazz studies with a focus on jazz piano. The student will study in a very supportive, individual environment that encourages him or her to explore, develop and express their unique artistic and creative voice. This comprehensive program focuses on harmony, comping, group interaction, improvisation, sight-reading, repertoire growth techniques, solo piano technique, ear-training, transcription, analysis, composition, arranging and scales as well as a thorough study and analysis of all jazz periods and styles. The DePaul jazz piano graduate will enter the professional world with formidable skills that will provide a variety of exciting career options as an artist, band leader, studio musician, composer and arranger.