爵士音乐研究专业的BM鼓励每个学生在支持的环境中发展自己的声音。该学位课程是为认真学习成为专业独奏家，录音室音乐家，唱片艺术家以及音乐行业其他专业人员的学生而设计的。作为对即兴演奏，爵士乐历史，编曲以及大型乐队和组合工作的学习的补充，爵士乐学习的学生在传统古典音乐中学习了两年的应用课程。堪萨斯城大都会区的频繁果酱会议为<br>学生提供了一个完美的背景，供他们测试他们在不断变化的实时环境中学到的东西。
UMKC's Jazz Studies Program is known for helping musicians develop their individual sounds and creating an encouraging environment. We believe each artist's journey is unique, and we’re excited to help you find and train your creative voice.<br><br>The UMKC Conservatory's undergraduate Jazz Studies degree rivals any in the nation. Our graduate degree is very flexible and enables you to have a significant voice in the fine-tuning of your skills. UMKC has one of the most significant music library holdings in the world, including the Marr Sound Archive.<br><br>With the combination of classroom education, access to a printed and audio history of jazz and the active jazz community in Kansas City, we think you’ll agree that UMKC is the perfect place to hone your skills and develop as a jazz artist.