The programme is designed to:

• Create an international, artistic and educational environment where the students can reach the highest possible standards
• Take advantage of the local jazz communities and music culture; the context in which the partner institutions operate
• Support and develop each student's personal, artistic profile as a high level contemporary jazz performer and artistic leader
• Provide students with musical skills, experiences, knowledge and understanding appropriate to their needs
• Develop the student's music business skills, experiences, knowledge and understanding, developed through close collaboration with external partners
• Support the students in developing a strong and personal European professional network
• Offer opportunity for individual student-led artistic projects, built upon practice-based research