JAZZ & POPULAR DEPARTMENT

■Guitar Major  ■Bass Major  ■Drum & Percussion Major  ■Piano & Keyboard Major  ■Saxophone Major  ■Trumpet Major  ■Trombone Major  ■Jazz Vocal Major

STUDY JAZZ
YOU WILL SEE THE PATH TOWARDS BECOMING A MUSIC ARTISAN CAPABLE OF EMBRACING ALL FORMS OF POPULAR MUSIC

JAZZ & POPULAR

Musicians can turn music into 'career'.
There lies a path of being a 'music artisan' who not only shines as an artist but also plays various roles such as support-musician, theme park performer and music instructor.
By studying jazz, the root of all popular music, you can master the improvisation.
Let's become a 'music artisan' who can meet the demands of every aspect of the music scene!

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Introduction Video of the Department

FUTURE JOB PROSPECTS

Jobs that Music Plays the Main Role

  • Artist
  • Band
  • Support Musician
  • Recording

Jobs that Using Music to Lighten up the Atmosphere

  • Theme Park Player
  • Musical etc. Accompanist
  • Wedding etc. Party Performer

Jobs that Supporting Musicians

  • Composer/Arranger
  • Management
  • Music Score Producing
  • Music Store Staff

Jobs that Teaching Music

  • Instructor
  • Music School Teacher

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'Immerse in Music' for 2 Years with Comprehensive Lectures and Studio Practice

Based on individual and group lessons, you will never feel unsatisfied due to the enriching classes that include two types of ensembles to enhance your ensemble and session skills as well as theoretic lectures to thoroughly learn the structure of music. During the free time after classes, you can enter the studio for personal practice and band rehearsals, making the two years 'Immerse in Music' come true.

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Study from the Basics of Improvisation

Various lessons such as instrument-specific 'Improvisation', theory-based 'Jazz Theory', ensemble lesson 'Jazz Session' and connecting them with specialized 'Practical Training', which link to tailored instruction based on each student's level when enrollment. From beginners to experienced, you will undoubtedly acquire the 'improvisational skill' you've desired by the time you graduate.

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Numerous Opportunities to Support Various Departments of SHOBI as well as Performance at External Events

In the Jazz & Popular Music Department which aims to become support musicians, there are numerous opportunities for collaboration with other departments. For instance, providing support to singers from the Vocal Department, assisting students from the Arrangement & Composition Department in their trial performances, participating as a model band in recording lessons for the Sound, Visual & Lighting Department etc. responding to support requests from various other departments. This abundance of practical education opportunities also includes chances to experience real performance in response to requests from external companies and local authorities.

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