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vignette Located in Paris, the American School of Modern Music is a private post-secondary institution offering high-level music education.

About
From its creation in 1982 by the American drummer Stephen Carbonara to this day, The American School of Modern Music is an internationally oriented school that has always trained a high percentage of foreign students. In addition to its ties with the United States, the school has built its reputation on the exceptional level of its teaching staff, the quality of its graduates and their international presence in all areas of music: musicians, singers, arrangers, composers, engineers, producers, teachers and other music professionals (see former students below). In this way the school offers the opportunity for students to build networks and contacts from all over the world.

The American School of Modern Music is affiliated with two international associations, IASJ : International Association of School Jazz  and the JEN : Jazz Education Network.

The professional program is a demanding, flexible and comprehensive course of study designed for musicians who want to develop their potential and acquire the skills needed to enter the professional world. The students are supervised by high level teaching staff and are driven to maximize their progress. The main focus is on instrumental level (fundamental for development in all other disciplines) thus saving the student’s valuable time.

In addition, the American School of Modern Music offers three different majors during the final year of study: Performance Major for students who wish to focus on their instrument, Arranging and Composition Major, and Production & Music Technology Major. It is also possible to combine different Majors (Double Major).

Faculty (non exhaustive list)
The American School of Modern Music distinguishes itself by its commitment to offer a faculty of outstanding musicians chosen not only for their links with the United States but also for their standing as professional musicians, renowned and active in the international music industry:

- Cédric Hanriot (Pianiste/Compositeur), diplômé de Berklee College of Music, collaborations et enregistrements avec Diane Reeves, Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, Meshell Ndegeocello, Terri Lyne Carrington, Logan Richardson, Nelson Veras, Alex Han, Melissa Aldana, Tineke Postma, Otis Brown III, Lulu Gainsbourg, Donny McCaslin, Clarence Penn, Jason Palmer, Michael Janisch, Jeff Ballard entre autres.

- Magic Malik (Flûtiste /Compositeur), collaborations et enregistrements avec Steve Coleman, Saint-Germain, Laurent Garnier, FFF, Malka Family, le Groove Gang de Julien Loureau), -M-, Bumcello, Camille, Pierrick Pedron, Aka Moon, Booster, Hocus Pocus, Air, Oumou Sangaré entre autres.

- Brad Thomas Ackley (Producteur/Compositeur/Multi-instrumentiste), diplômé de Berklee College of Music, travail sur « Matrix Reloaded », « Jamais le premier soir », « Un moment d’égarement », « HBO-God Save our Shoes », « MTV-The HIlls », Renault, Lacoste, Collette, Adidas, IKEA. Collaboration et enregistrement avec Matthieu Chedid (producteur de l'album studio (« Îl ») et victoire de la musique pour le meilleur spectacle musical/tournée/concert 2014).

- Benjamin Henocq (Batteur/Compositeur), leader du groupe Prysm aux cinq albums sortis sur le celèbre label Blue Note (EMI). Collaborations et enregistrements avec Michel Legrand, John McLaughlin, Didier Lockwood, Lee Konitz, Jean-Michel Pilc, Marc Ducret, Philip Catherine, Louis Winsberg, Martial Solal, Henri Texier, Michel Portal, Michelle & Jon Hendricks, Nelson Veras, Graig Bailey, Joe Locke, James Taylor, Kenny Garrett, Stefano Di Battista, Wdr et Lincoln center orchestra Big band, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner, Rosario Giuliani, Bob Mintzer...

- Guillaume Estace (Guitariste/Compositeur), diplômé "summa cum laude" de Berklee College of Music. Co-directeur de l'American School of Modern Music et créateur des Guitar-Sessions, collaborations avec Lulu Gainsbourg, Vanessa Paradis, Matthieu Chedid, Ayo, Jane Birkin, Angelo Debarre, Stan Harrison, Gary Georgett, Caroline Bugala entre autres.

- Jonathan Joubert (Guitariste/Compositeur), co-directeur de l'American School of Modern Music, collaborations avec Mark Turner, Baptiste Trotignon, Benjamin Henocq, Tchavolo Schmitt, Boulou Ferré, Stéphane Wrembel, Denis Chang, Ben Powell, Florin Niculescu, Pierre Manetti, Cédric Hanriot entre autres.

Diploma
The American School of Modern Music’s diploma is widely considered one of the best in Europe. Attesting the completion of a rigorous and extensive course of musical study, each year the diploma ceremony is presided by an internationally renowned musician.

Guest Lecturers

 * Lou Tavano (chanteuse)
 * James Robbins (Bassiste/Compositeur), collaborations avec Nikolas Anadolis, Stéphane Wrembel, Joseph Doubleday, Jonathan Joubert, Michel Camilo, Javier Rosario, Les Paul, Thank You Scientist.
 * Fabien Aubry (Pianiste/Producteur) professeur de Berklee College of Music.

Famous alumnis

 * Lionel Loueke
 * Alexandre Astier réalisateur de la série Kaamelott
 * Lou Tavano
 * Norma Ray
 * Stéphane Wrembel
 * Modjo
 * Cyrille Aimée
 * John Ellis
 * Alexandre Destrez, pianiste (notamment pianiste des albums de St Germain Tourist et Boulevard)

Former teachers

 * Steve Carbonara (1982-2004 - Fondateur)
 * Dominic Alldis - les années 1990
 * Steve Browman 1994-2008
 * Susan Calkins - les années 1980
 * Keri Chryst 2005-2016
 * Christopher Culpo (2008-2016)
 * François Fichu (1985-2016)
 * William Fitzpatrick - les années 1990
 * Peter Giron (1988-2016)
 * Eddie Goldstein - les années 1980
 * Craig Goodman - les années 1990
 * Phil Hilfiker (2002-2016)
 * Jeff Jordan - les années 1990
 * Joe Makholm 1985-2001
 * Rick Margitza 2008-2016
 * George Menousek - les années 1990
 * Shannon Murray - les années 1990
 * Mike O'Neil 1990-2008
 * Stephen "Sooch" SanSouci - les années 1980
 * Zack Settle - les années 1990
 * Bernard Vidal (2003-2016)
 * Brad Wheeler 1998-2004
 * Tony Saba (1999-2016)