It was first founded as a conservatory in June 2011 by Marcus Ratka, Joe Valentin and Andy Bartosh.
In November 2011 the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Arts and Culture amended regulation on study support for students in conservatories.
JAM MUSIC LAB was first granted public status in March 2012 and therefore officially acknowledged by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture.
JAM MUSIC LAB specializes in the fields of jazz and popular music, divided into the following subjects:[1] It offers four-year bachelor studies and subsequent two-year master studies.
The following academic degrees can be awarded: Students are required to pass a special entrance exam in order to be approved for any of the courses/studies.