The California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) was a private postsecondary degree-granting program operating from 2009 until its sunset in December 2024. The Conservatory was accredited as a full institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), licensed by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, and approved to receive Title IV aid by the Department of Education throughout the duration of its operation.
For official transcripts and other student records, please contact registrar@jazzschool.org or 510-845-5420.
Fall 2024 was the final semester of the degree programs. Click HERE for our public announcement.
News
May 21, 2025 | Announcements
An Update from the California Jazz Conservatory President and Chairperson of the Board
July 17, 2024 | News
An Important Message to Our CJC Community
May 31, 2024 | Announcements
CJC Blue Ensemble Debut Album “Vexed” – Available on All Major Streaming Platforms June 28 via California Jazz Conservatory Records
January 01, 2024 | In the News
California Jazz Conservatory plans to cement itself as a premier music institution
October 05, 2023 | News
California Jazz Conservatory Names Nick Phillips CJC President
August 29, 2023 | In the News
California Jazz Conservatory Teaches ‘Proper Signal Flow’ with Audient
August 16, 2020 | Announcements
Message from the President
August 12, 2020 | Press Releases
23-Year-Old Institution Aids in Development of JackTrip Virtual Performance Software Now Incorporated into CJC Degree Program
February 24, 2018 | In the News
The California Jazz Conservatory on the March
February 20, 2018 | News
California Jazz Conservatory Marks “Dawn of a New Decade” with Opening of Jerry Fiddler Annex and Weeklong Series of Grand Opening Concerts
November 04, 2017 | In the News
Zon Guitars Creates JD5 Bass for CJC Professor Jeff Denson
May 04, 2017 | News
California Jazz Conservatory Launches 20th Anniversary Year with New Annex, New Programs, New Strategic Partnership
April 27, 2017 | News
California Jazz Conservatory Celebrates Top Winners of Living Jazz’s Jazz Search West 2017
March 30, 2017 | News
California Jazz Conservatory and Monterey Jazz Festival Celebrate Mutual Milestones with Partnership in Jazz Education
January 05, 2017 | Announcements
California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, CA Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Opens New Addition in Fall 2017