Master's in Music, Jazz Studies

San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a wide spectrum of fields, including science, engineering, business, humanities, and the arts. The university's strengths lie in its research initiatives, cutting-edge facilities, and its strategic location in San Diego, which provides students with access to numerous opportunities for internships and collaborations with industry leaders. SDSU is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. Through its dedication to research, innovation, and community engagement, San Diego State University prepares graduates to excel in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact in the local and global communities they serve.

San Diego State University has long had one of the premier jazz studies programs in the United States and regularly attracts the finest talent from the U.S. and abroad. The program offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in jazz studies and its three full-time jazz professors, Bill Yeager, Richard Thompson, and Karl Soukup are complemented by the finest studio faculty available in the region.