Hancock Institute

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The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz offers college level training from renowned jazz masters and presents public school-based jazz education programs.

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Joined March 2012
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    Aug 1

    The application is now available for the 2019 Guitar Competition. All submissions due by October 11, 2019.

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  2. Sep 11

    Ever wondered how the pros conduct themselves while on tour? Check out these helpful tips from Institute VP Education and Curriculum Development Dr. JB Dyas, excerpted from his article in the latest .

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  3. Sep 11

    Thanks for having us, !

    Thank you to Dr. JB Dyas of the for spending the day with us and sharing your knowledge and expertise!
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  4. Sep 10

    Congratulations to 2015 Vocals Competition winner on the release of her newest album, Love and Liberation, out now on ! Have a listen to the track "Free Your Mind," courtesy of our friends at Concord.

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  5. Sep 2

    Great to see this recognition for 2011 Competition winner on his work for one of today's most powerful television series. Can't wait to see what else the future holds for this still-young musician!

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  6. Aug 29

    Huge congrats to Institute of Jazz Performance Class of 2018 Graduate on winning the first ever Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition! A well-deserved honor.

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  7. Aug 16

    We are pleased to announce the application launch for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at Class of 2022. Applications will be accepted online until December 6, 2019.

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  8. Aug 5

    Our students in the Herbie Hancock Institute/LAUSD All-City Jazz Band had a great time performing at the 24th annual last weekend. The only thing hotter than the music was the weather! Photo credit: Danny Sheiman, LAUSD Beyond the Bell

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  9. Aug 1

    Mentorship is uniquely important in the jazz tradition. Check out this great interview from with legend Bart Marantz on the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of players. Thx for all you do, Bart!

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  10. Jul 31

    "I can only say that the word 'jazz' today is much broader than it has been in the past." We enjoyed this convo w/ our Chairman & the ' on listening to young artists, his new record & the importance of .

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  11. Jul 26

    Honored to have been a part of this incredible day of in Sydney! Dig providing wonderful insights to talented young vocalists during 2019 festivities in Australia

    Vocal phenomenon and Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance graduate Michael Mayo conducts a materclass for young vocalists, sharing insights gained from an international career alongside the likes of Herbie Hancock, Gretchen Parlato, Josh Groban and many more.
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  12. Jul 24

    A hip lineup on tap for this weekend's ! Be sure to check out the Herbie Hancock Institute/ All-City Jazz Band on July 27th, featuring Los Angeles' most talented high school jazz musicians + many more. Don't miss 2 days of music

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  13. Jul 22

    Institute teaching artists recently led an informance for employees at , discussing (and demonstrating) how jazz lends itself to supporting real-world management and leadership decisions.

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  14. Jul 19

    For today's moment, check out this session our Fellows led back in April for the education program at . Thanks to Paul Cornish, Emma Dayhuff and for sharing their rhythm section insights!

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  15. Jul 18

    to this unforgettable meeting of the minds back at our 2007 🎺 Competition in Los Angeles. and later performed "My Funny Valentine" alongside Institute Chairman in honor of the establishment of the Herbie Hancock Humanitarian Award.

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  16. Jul 16

    Ever wondered just how the elements in a jazz performance fit together? Our partners at make it easy with their interactive online mixer. Check out the free app + lots of educational resources at !

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  17. Jul 15

    Thank you for your kind and inspiring words, Assistant Secretary Royce!

    A joy to meet Tom Carter from the today . I am inspired by his commitment to sharing American culture, promoting jazz as an instrument of foreign policy, and developing pathways for a new generation of jazz talent. would be proud.
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  18. Jul 11

    Our friends at the created some beautiful videos from the 2019 education program, with a new one out every Friday for the next 4 weeks. For today, check out working with the Jazz Orchestra from the

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  19. Jul 10

    Huge congratulations to the incredible on yesterday's recognition as a 2019 Artist! We've been been privileged to work with Carrington for decades as a performer, educator and mentor.

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  20. Jul 9

    Our Peer-to-Peer program takes some of the country's top young jazz musicians on tours of public schools across the U.S. They visit a different school each day & receive insights from jazz masters like , , &

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