Hancock Institute

The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is a nonprofit education organization dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation, and expansion of jazz as a global art form. Their mission is to provide college-level training to the world's most promising young musicians under the guidance of internationally acclaimed jazz masters. In addition, the institute presents public school music education programs for young people worldwide, using jazz as a medium to encourage creativity, self-esteem, and a respect for cultural heritage.

The institute offers a range of programs and services, including Jazz in the Classroom, which introduces millions of students to jazz and its history through daily music instruction and instrument training sessions. They also organize International Jazz Day, a worldwide celebration of jazz that unites people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Their College Program provides tuition-free intensive training for talented young musicians, and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Competition discovers and nurtures the next generation of jazz masters.

Additionally, they have initiatives such as Math, Science & Music, which uses music to teach STEM subjects, and The Blues and Jazz, which explores the connections between these two American classics. All of the institute's programs are provided free of charge to students, schools, and communities around the world, making jazz education accessible to all. Consider supporting the institute's mission through a tax-deductible contribution to help them continue their valuable work in jazz education