<Now accepting applications> One-time jazz ensemble lesson using the Berklee Method

Experience the Berklee Method in one day! World-class "Jazz Ensemble" lesson / Wednesday, September 1, 2025

This is a rare opportunity to experience an authentic jazz ensemble taught by a top AIMS instructor and graduate of Berklee College of Music. Whether you are aiming to enter Berklee or are considering switching from classical to jazz, come experience the world's best music education on this day and expand your musical possibilities to infinity. Lessons are available in both English and Japanese, so anyone from beginners to advanced students can take the course with confidence.

This is a special lesson where you can learn the world-famous Berklee College of Music method in an intensive one-day course. As part of the "Music Study Abroad Preparation Course", you can experience a jazz ensemble in one complete session. Why not rekindle your passion for music with this lesson and take a step towards your future?

- Those who want to prepare for music study abroad (long-term or short-term)
- People who want to learn from teachers with extensive overseas experience
- People who want to learn authentic music as a hobby or for cultural education
- People who want to improve their language skills through music
- People who want to explore new musical possibilities

Whatever the reason, you all share the same passion for music.


This "Music Study Abroad Preparation Course" is a valuable opportunity to learn techniques and sensibilities directly from a real musician. People of various levels, from professionals to amateurs, can participate, including those who are thinking of switching from classical to jazz. This lesson is highly motivating for those who want to improve not only their musical skills but also their language skills.

The "Music Study Abroad Preparation Course" consists of three essential subjects for learning music.
--Major practice
--Music theory
--Language

This time, we have prepared "Jazz Ensemble" from the especially popular practical major subjects. Even if you are not confident in your English, you can take the course with peace of mind, as a Japanese instructor will be on hand to assist you.

Why is this lesson right for you?

1. Jazz Ensemble Directly Taught by Berklee College of Music
・Experience world-class music education in Japan
・The best environment to learn jazz, pop and rock

2. Instruction by bilingual instructors
・Available in both English and Japanese
・You can concentrate on the music without worrying about the language barrier

3. Perfect for those considering switching from classical music
・Supporting your first steps into jazz and pop music
・A great opportunity to try a new genre

4. Suitable for a variety of purposes
・Preparation for music study abroad (long-term/short-term)
・Anyone can participate, professional or amateur
・Perfect for those who want to learn music as a hobby or for cultural education

5. Increase motivation
・Experience authentic music and stimulate your desire to improve further
・It can also be a new opportunity for language learning through music.


[Lecturer profile]
Kazuaki Nihonyanagi
・Graduated from Berklee College of Music, Department of Composition/Performance
・Lecturer at Showa University of Music
・Japanese instructors with extensive overseas experience


This lesson is perfect for those who are aiming to enter Berklee College of Music, those who want to experience American-style music education, those who are considering switching from classical to jazz or pop, and those who want to acquire an international perspective through music. In just one day, you will discover new possibilities for your music career. A world-class music education is waiting for you.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to apply. We look forward to seeing you there.

*Lessons are only available in face-to-face format. For information about music theory or language lessons, please contact an &Vision counselor.




■ Schedule ■


2025th (Wed) January 4 2:16-00:18 
The first 30 minutes will be a lesson on how to read chord charts (charts/lead sheets), followed by an ensemble trial session.
*The total lesson time is 120 minutes (60 minutes x 2).


■ Where to attend ■


And Vision International Music School
(3F Kanda Surugadai Building, 8-2 Kanda Ogawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)


■ Lecturer ■


Kazuaki Nihonyanagi: AIMS Lecturer
(Graduated from Berklee College of Music, Department of Composition/Performance. Lecturer at Showa University of Music.)


■ Courses ■


Genre: Jazz, pop
[Major] Jazz Ensemble
[Language] Japanese (※ Courses can also be taken in English)


■ Song ■


Autumn Leaves
Blue Boss
I Love You

Don't Look Back in Anger (Oasis)
Long Train Runnin' (The Doobie Brothers)
LA LA LA Love Song (Toshinobu Kubota)
*The actual pieces to be assigned will be decided by the teacher and the students on the day.


■ Lesson content and number of lessons ■


Jazz Ensemble
※face to face


■ Minimum number of participants ■


3 people


■ Qualifications ■

Not only those who are aiming to study music, but also professionals, amateurs, and beginners who are a little interested can take this course.

■ Price ■

10,000 yen (11,000 yen including tax)

■ What is included in the price ■

Group lessons (60 minutes/session)

■ Clarify some of the items not included in the price ■

Equipment rental fees, practice room fees, all personal expenses during free time, etc.

■ Price / Schedule Supplement ■

●The lesson is 120 minutes in total (60 minutes x 2 times). ●There is no registration fee for trial lessons/one-time lessons. ●Limited to one time (multiple attendance of the same course is not permitted). However, you may attend courses with different teachers once each. ●If you would like a date and time other than the specified date and time, please contact us with your preferred date.

■ Application deadline ■

Until capacity is reached
● Even before the application deadline, the deadline will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached. ● Even after the application deadline, you may be able to apply if there is a vacancy in the course, so please contact the And Vision Counselor.
Please note that translations may not necessarily be accurate, as the translation is performed through an automatic translation service.The contents may also differ from the original Japanese website.We ask for your kind understanding in advance.