Full of enthusiasm, we introduce you to the six jazz musicians nominated for this year's prestigious Erasmus Jazz Prize: Anne-Roos Broekhuizen Eñaut Armentia Uribe Francisco Rodríguez Lisbona George Hytiroglou [...] Jakob Sedmak The Erasmus Jazz Prize, which is made possible by Codarts and the Friends of Codarts Foundation, is a prestigious competition designed to guide up-and-coming jazz talent into the professional [...] The prize, which this year will be awarded to a Codarts Jazz student for the 29th time, has been an important stepping stone for many successful jazz musicians. Musicians who won the prize in an earlier edition
Home > Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Main subjects Guitar Jazz guitar The Jazz Guitar main subject at Codarts offers a stimulating learning environment for aspiring jazz guitarists who want to develop [...] develop their skills within the world of jazz and related genres. Jazz guitar We train you not only to become a skilled jazz guitarist, but also give the skills to become an autonomous musician with the tools [...] world of jazz music. Programme The Codarts Jazz Guitar curriculum provides a comprehensive educational experience that develops your technical skills and musical expression. Learn to master the jazz guitar
Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Admission Admission requirements Trombone Admission Requirements Trombone Talent for and affinity with jazz and/or Latin Prepare three jazz/Latin jazz standards and 1 etude
> Home > Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Main subjects Bass guitar Jazz bass guitar The Jazz Bass Guitar main subject at Codarts offers a stimulating learning environment for emerging bass guitarists who [...] versatility of jazz music. We focus on contemporary and historical styles, using as our foundation the grammar of the jazz language, as it emerged in the 1940s/1950s with bebop. But jazz has evolved, and [...] strengthen your mastery of the jazz tradition and challenge you to experiment with contemporary jazz music. You also have the opportunity to perform at the annual Brand New Jazz Festival. Our goal is to help
Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Main subjects Vocals Jazz vocals Codarts is the right place if you want to study jazz vocals in state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy flexibility. Jazz vocals We provide a solid [...] the perfect setting for this! Why study jazz vocals at Codarts? We closely follow the evolution of jazz in today's music industry. While focusing on traditional jazz techniques, we simultaneously embrace [...] strengthen your mastery of the jazz tradition and challenge you to experiment with contemporary jazz music. You also have the opportunity to perform at the annual Brand New Jazz Festival. Our goal is to help
Bachelors > Jazz > Main subjects Trumpet Jazz trumpet The Codarts Jazz Trumpet department offers a unique and complete learning experience. Jazz trumpet We train you not only to become a skilled jazz trumpeter [...] strengthen your mastery of the jazz tradition and challenge you to experiment with contemporary jazz music. You also have the opportunity to perform at the annual Brand New Jazz Festival. Our goal is to help [...] artistic horizons! Jarmo Hoogendijk, section representative of the Jazz Trumpet department: “As a jazz trumpet teacher, I love to be inspired by jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. He was once asked in
releasing three albums with his own jazz quartet. He also received a nomination for the Edison Jazz Award and performed at renowned venues such as Paradiso and the North Sea Jazz Club. His entrepreneurial and [...] for Arts and Culture) in Leiden. Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Jazz: "I am looking forward to contributing to the development of the new generation of jazz musicians and interdisciplinary collaboration at Codarts [...] In 2009, he followed his passion for music and moved from Turkey to the Netherlands to study jazz vocals at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. This was a significant step for him because prior to his musical
Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Main subjects Saxophone Jazz Saxophone The Codarts Jazz Saxophone main subject offers a unique learning experience in a small and welcoming setting. Jazz Saxophone We offer a [...] your mastery of the jazz tradition and challenges you to experiment with contemporary jazz music. As a student you will have the opportunity to perform at the annual Brand New Jazz Festival. Our goal is [...] Dungen is a prominent Dutch jazz saxophonist who has been a lasting influence on the Dutch and international music scene as a musician, teacher, and composer. His passion for jazz has taken him to international
Codarts, the Erasmus Jazz Prize remains an important stepping stone for emerging jazz talent. The prize includes €3,000 in prize money, a performance on the Talent Stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2026, [...] The V.S.R. Quintet combines traditional and modern jazz influences while exploring new rhythmic and sonic possibilities. The ensemble’s music reveals influences from artists such as Linda May Han Oh, Ben [...] Aušrotas – saxophone Laurens Buijs – drums According to the jury, the 30th edition of the Erasmus Jazz Prize featured an exceptionally high level of musicianship. The three finalists led their ensembles
at the NN North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam. The line-up featured students from our Jazz, Pop, and Global Musics departments, including Inês Kosters, winner of the Erasmus Jazz Prize 2025. Another highlight [...] teachers shine on one of the most prestigious stages in Europe. Watch a short recap of NN North Sea Jazz 2025 here .
