Your music institute in the heart of Hamburg

We look forward to welcoming you as a student or music pupil. We are 40 teachers from Germany, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Together we stand for a passion for music and a sound, state-recognized education.

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Your music education according to
international standards

Recognized quality

As a state-recognized music institute with students and teachers from all over the world, we know what is important in musical professions. Training with us enables you to meet the diverse requirements of a wide range of professional fields as a musician.

Individual support

Your strengths are our motivation: we love classical music and pass on our knowledge and enthusiasm with a great deal of personal commitment. At the JBK, your individual strengths and talents are specifically encouraged. So that at the end of your training you will have come a big step closer to your dream.

Familiar atmosphere

At JBK, we have been emphasizing a sense of community and cohesion for 40 years. People know each other here and are always happy to support and help. Of course, this is especially true for our teachers, who focus on the personal strengths and weaknesses of each student.

Your advantages with us

  • State-recognized degree courses
  • Career start for many internationally successful professional musicians
  • Over 40 years of experience
  • International team of 40 lecturers
  • Central location in the cultural metropolis of Hamburg
  • Student residence in the immediate neighborhood

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Our offer

We stand for a holistic musical education. A degree with us is the ideal preparation for a musical career on stage or in the teaching field.

Artistic maturity

ARTISTIC MATURITY

You will receive intensive lessons in your main subject and a comprehensive musical education so that you are fit for a wide range of job requirements.

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Music education

Music education

The special didactic and pedagogical focus of this degree program prepares you optimally for the profession of music teacher in 8 semesters.

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Concert maturity

Concert maturity

Our "Boot Camp" prepares you for the big stage in 4 additional semesters. The prerequisite is an artistic maturity certificate or comparable previous studies.

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State-recognized teacher

State-certified music teacher

In order to teach at state schools, you must obtain a teaching qualification. The JBK offers you a postgraduate course in cooperation with another university.

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Bafög entitled - monthly up to

803 €

Our courses are eligible for BAföG!
If you are studying music education, you may be eligible for a state grant. This is BAföG for students, which you do not have to pay back. You can find out the exact amount from the relevant BAföG offices or on bafög.de.

Frequently asked questions

Here you will find answers to FAQs about the JBK, requirements for your studies with us and other frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered, please contact us.

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