At Codarts we believe in cultivating your unique musical voice.  
 
Our teaching team is the core of our success. Composed of veteran musicians such as Jarmo Hoogendijk, Wim Both and Jan van Duikeren - seasoned artists who have been working together for almost 40 years – our teachers offer a solid foundation for your musical development. Each teacher has a unique specialty.

Jarmo made a name for himself playing with the Ben van den Dungen/Jarmo Hoogendijk Quintet (four albums) and Nueva Manteca (ten albums). He learned all the ins and outs of the profession and acquired his impressive jazz repertoire 'first-hand' by collaborating with various legendary musicians. In his classes, Jarmo focuses on timing, phrasing and articulation and encourages his students to search for already internalised musical concepts while singing and translate these to the trumpet. This technique also hones your hearing and ear for music. 
 
Wim has been one of the most sought-after 'lead trumpeters' for decades. There are very few Dutch pop hits without the signature mark of Wim's lead trumpet performance. In addition, he was part of the best major jazz orchestras for many years (including WDR big band, the Metropole Orchestra and the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw). Wim will teach you to interpret various trumpet parts 'prima vista' and help you to become a good section wind player who can play in any orchestra. 
 
Last but not least, in addition to his work as a soloist and composer, Jan specialises in playing in wind sections and creating arrangements. Thanks to his versatile musical skills, he is a an internationally renowned sideman and guest soloist. While still a student at Codarts, Jan won the very first edition of the Erasmus Jazz Prize in 1996. In 2022, his ballad album 'Short Stories' garnered him both the Edison Jury Prize and the Edison Audience Award.

In the third year we encourage you to create your own musical project. This will strengthen your mastery of the jazz tradition and challenge you to experiment with contemporary jazz music. You also have the opportunity to perform at the annual Brand New Jazz Festival. 
 
Our goal is to help you become a self-sufficient musician who will thrive in the music world. As a musician, you are never finished learning. After four years at Codarts you will be able to continue to develop and perfect your skills without constant guidance. We want you to become your own 'teacher', capable of learning new music styles, improving yourself and being creative in your musical expressions.

Career opportunities for our graduates include becoming a solo artist or studio musician, and/or a section horn player in jazz, Latin and pop bands, big bands etc.  

Codarts has formed a remarkably large number of trumpet alumni who have embarked on an active, international music career. Some of our graduates include Toon de Gouw (Nueva Manteca), David Rockefeller (Candy Dulfer, New Cool Collective), Gerard Kleijn (Clazz Ensemble) and Nico Schepers (section brass player with the Metropole Orchestra and winner of several Edison awards). Susana Santos Silva is currently making a name for herself on the international jazz scene. Together with Eric Vloeimans (winner of multiple Edison awards), Teus Nobel (winner of multiple Edison awards), Rob van de Wouw and Maite Hontelé (multiple Latin Grammy and Edison 'World' nominees), Susana contributes to the stellar reputation of our department in the music world.  

Codarts offers students state-of-the-art facilities, including recording and rehearsal studios, study rooms and a stimulating musical environment. We also value our masterclasses and collaborations with well-known artists and teachers. These intimate learning opportunities allow you to learn from the best and build your network in the music industry. Recent masterclasses have been presented by: Sean Jones, Philip Dizack, Jeremy Pelt, Jorge Vistel and Amik Guerra.

Our holistic 'Team Around the Artist' approach at Codarts ensures broad support for our students, while our focus on the quality of professional working relationships creates an atmosphere of pride and community. 

The Jazz, Pop and World Music departments are all housed in the same building, so you can immerse yourself in a lively and stimulating musical learning environment with like-minded people We actively promote and encourage this cross-pollination between different musical disciplines to help you become a more versatile artist. Our modern facilities, including state-of-the-art recording and rehearsal studios, give you the tools to further explore and develop your musical creativity. 

Rotterdam's vibrant music scene offers you plenty of opportunity to discover and absorb the city's musical diversity. The annual North Sea Jazz Festival even has a stage that hosts several bands from Codarts!

We have also created opportunities for students to collaborate with other learning institutions, venues and major events, such as the Willem de Kooning Academy, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Lantarenvenster, BIRD, Jazz International Rotterdam and the International Film Festival Rotterdam. At Codarts you will find many opportunities to expand your musical and artistic horizons!