Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz

The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is a non-profit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. As a non-profit, the Institute is dedicated to providing high-quality jazz education and outreach programs. The organization is led by a team of eight employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz offers a range of programs including college-level training for aspiring jazz musicians guided by renowned instructors from around the world. The Institute also provides music education programs for public schools, aiming to introduce young people to the world of jazz. All of these programs are offered free of charge to students, schools and communities globally. The Institute's mission is to preserve, perpetuate, and expand jazz as a global art form. Using jazz as a platform, they foster imaginative thinking, creativity, a positive self-image, and respect for diverse cultures. For more information about the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and its programs, visit their website at hancockinstitute.org.