The Associate Degree (AD) Electronic Music is Conservatorium Haarlem's new part-time educational programme for up-and-coming electronic-music producers and artists.
Our teachers, coaches and network of industry professionals will help you to identify your goals and create a personal plan to help you achieve them. The inaugural AD programme starts in February 2021, new students can sign up for September 2021 cohort.
"To do it all by yourself and to discover it all by yourself is really hard." Hollt
You’re already working on your music in a professional capacity but you want to take your career to the next level. You’ve been releasing music on a regular basis and you’ve been playing serious crowds for some time. You’re looking to combine your career with a course that will give you the skills to break on to the international music circuit.
The AD in Electronic Music is the fastest, most effective way to amplify your career in the music industry. Every aspect of the two-year part-time programme is designed to help you become a better artist. You’ll have access not only to our high-end facilities, but also to the world-class studios operated by our colleagues and associates. And there’s more — you’ll also receive one-on-one coaching to ensure that you receive the personalised guidance you need.
During the two-year programme, you will discover how to:
• maximise your creativity
• improve your production and performance skills
• optimise your mixing and mastering expertise
• refine your branding and communication skills
We’ll also help you to:
• grow your international network
• access exclusive masterclasses and writers’ camps
The inaugural Associate Degree programme, which starts in February 2021, is already fully booked. But we’d like to invite anybody who is already working on their music in a professional capacity to sign up for September 2021 cohort. Read more to find out about entry requirements, how to apply, costs and the next audition dates.
What are the entry requirements?
You can enroll in a higher professional education (HBO) programme if you have a HAVO, VWO or MBO-4 diploma (or an equivalent qualification). International student? Find all information about the requirements on the Inholland website.
What are the audition dates?
The auditions will take place in March 2021. You can find all information about the auditions at the Conservatorium Haarlem website.
What are the costs?
To study for a bachelor's degree with Inholland, you will need to pay tuition fees. There are two types of tuition fees: statutory fees (for EU nationals) and institutional fees. How much you pay will depend on your situation. You arrange the payment of your tuition fees via Studielink and you can find more information on the Inholland website. Associate Degree students can apply for student finance.
How many days do I need to study?
The study load is 40 hours a week. This includes college hours and practical work. Lectures and exams take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I combine this with my work and musical career?
Yes, the programme is designed for this.
The inaugural Associate Degree programme, which starts in February 2021, is already fully booked, but we’d like to invite anybody who is already working on their music in a professional capacity to sign up for the auditions via the Conservatorium Haarlem website in order to join the September 2021 cohort.
Conservatorium Haarlem is a relatively small school of music that specialises in pop and electronic music. The academy was founded in the 1970s in the vibrant Dutch city of Haarlem, which lies to the east of Amsterdam and is renowned for its rich and varied cultural scene.
Since 2010, Conservatorium Haarlem has been located within the modern campus of Inholland University of Applied Science. It was one of the first conservatories in the Netherlands to introduce academic courses in pop music and remains the first and only institute to offer a specific educational programme for electronic music. In addition to the new Associate Degree Electronic Music, Conservatorium Haarlem currently offers three educational curricula: pop, e-music and creative artist.