American School of Modern Music

The American School of Modern Music, located in Paris, France, is a private post-secondary institution offering high-level music education.

It was founded by Stephen Carbonara.

About

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 school 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)

• Cédric Hanriot (Pianist/Composer), graduate from Berklee College of Music, recordings with artists including 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.
• Malik "Magic Malik" Mezzadri (Flutist/Composer), collaborations and recordings with artists including Steve Coleman, Saint-Germain, Laurent Garnier, FFF, Malka Family, le Groove Gang de Julien Loureau, Matthieu Chedid, Bumcello, Camille, Pierrick Pedron, Aka Moon, Booster, Hocus Pocus, Air, and Oumou Sangaré.
• Brad Thomas Ackley (Producer/Composer/Multi-instrumentalist), graduate from Berklee College of Music, work on The Matrix Reloaded, Never on the First Night, One Wild Moment, MTV's The Hills, Renault, Lacoste, Collette, Adidas, IKEA. Collaborations and recordings with Matthieu Chedid (producer of the album (Îl) and Victoire de la musique for best show/tour 2014.
• Benjamin Henocq (Drummer/Composer), leader of the band Prysm with five albums on the Blue Note Records (EMI). Collaborations and recordings with artists including 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 and Lincoln Center orchestra Big band, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner, Rosario Giuliani, and Bob Mintzer.
• Guillaume Estace (Guitarist/Composer), graduate "summa cum laude" from Berklee College of Music. Co-director of the American School of Modern Music and creator of the Guitar-Sessions, collaborations with artists including Lulu Gainsbourg, Vanessa Paradis, Matthieu Chedid, Ayo, Jane Birkin, Angelo Debarre, Stan Harrison, Gary Georgett , Caroline Bugala.
• Jonathan Joubert (Guitarist/Composer), co-director of the American School of Modern Music, collaborations with Mark Turner, Baptiste Trotignon, Benjamin Henocq, Tchavolo Schmitt, Boulou Ferré, Stéphane Wrembel, Denis Chang, Ben Powell, Florin Niculescu, Pierre Manetti, Cédric Hanriot among others.

Guest Lecturers

• Lou Tavano (singer)
• James Robbins (Bass player/Composer), collaborations with Nikolas Anadolis, Stéphane Wrembel, Joseph Doubleday, Jonathan Joubert, Michel Camilo, Javier Rosario, Les Paul, Thank You Scientist.
• Fabien Aubry (Pianist/Producer) teacher at Berklee College of Music.

Famous alumni

• Lionel Loueke
• Alexandre Astier director of the TV series Kaamelott
• Lou Tavano
• Norma Ray
• Stéphane Wrembel
• Modjo
• Cyrille Aimée
• John Ellis
• Alexandre Destrez, pianist on St Germain's albums Tourist and Boulevard

Former teachers

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