A comprehensive 2-year program rooted in jazz methodology
Duration
Semesters
Weekly hours
Core Method
Program Overview
This program offers a blend of practical training, theoretical understanding, and creative exploration. With jazz as its core methodology, students will explore genres including pop, rock, R&B, soul, and elements of Nepali folk music.
Students enjoy a blend of individual and group learning, with additional opportunities through jam sessions, workshops, and live performance events. Advanced modules in pedagogy and music production open pathways to teaching and audio production careers.
Core Areas of Study
One-on-one instruction on your primary instrument or voice.
Arranging and composition techniques with practical application.
Develop your musical ear and sight-reading abilities.
Strong emphasis on jazz language and creative expression.
Curriculum
Foundation building: Private coaching, music theory basics, ear training, keyboard studies, and introduction to ensembles.
Intermediate skills: Advanced theory, improvisation techniques, ensemble performance, and music appreciation.
Advanced study: Composition techniques, music business & marketing, advanced ensembles, and live performance opportunities.
Specialization: Advanced modules in pedagogy and music production, final performance projects, and career preparation.
Academic Director/ Faculty
Hailing from Kathmandu, Abhisek Bhadra initiated his musical journey in the local jazz and rock scene. He achieved notable recognition by securing victories in both the Jazzmandu Jazz for the Next Generation competition and the Rockheads competition. Subsequently, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition/Arranging at Codarts, Rotterdam Conservatorium, being awarded the International Talent Grant.
Abhisek’s diverse musicality has graced venues like Paradiso Amsterdam and Amsterdam Concertgebouw and found its way into the limelight on national TV/Radio shows. His compositions and arrangements have been featured by renowned ensembles, including the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw.
Beyond performing, Abhisek is passionate about music education. He co-founded Nepal’s only Diploma program in Western contemporary music at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, where he serves as the Academic Director, mentoring the next generation of music leaders.
In the Kathmandu music scene, Abhisek actively collaborates with a range of prominent artists and bands, including Jooni, Jindabaad, Atomic Bush, Cadenza Collective, Le Piro, Jhuma Limbu, 1974 AD, Amazumi, and Rohit John Chettri, among others.
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