The Associate Degree (AD) Electronic Music is Conservatorium Haarlem's new 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. New students can sign up for the auditions before 20th February 2022 to be part of the September 2022 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 programme is designed to help you become a better artist and reach your goals.
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
And there’s more - not only will you have access to our high-end facilities and world-class studios operated by our colleagues and associates, but you’ll also receive one-on-one coaching to ensure that you receive the personalised guidance you need.
Better start finalising your tracks and motivation: you have until the 20th February 2022 to sign up for the auditions to be part September 2022 cohort. Have a look at the section practical information to find out about entry requirements, how to apply and costs.
We’d like to invite anybody who is already working on their music in a professional capacity to sign up for an audition before the 20th February 2022 to be part of the September 2022 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 enrol 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?
Auditions will take place in March 2022. Find more 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. To find out what your tuition fees please fill in your details via Studielink. You arrange the payment of your tuition fees via Studielink and you can find more information on the Inholland website.
How many days do I need to study?
The study load is 24 - 40 hours a week. This includes college hours and practical work. Lectures and exams take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Can I combine this with my work and musical career?
Yes, the programme is designed for this.
Complete your application before the 20th February 2022 to make sure you have a chance at auditioning.
Are you managing or coaching a talented producer, who could benefit further in developing their production and performance skills and learn how to push their creative boundaries?
At Conservatorium Haarlem, the Associate Degree Electronic Music is a two year course that is designed exclusively for advanced producers who already have a sound knowledge of music and wish to develop their career even further professionally.
With the help of our teachers and professionals from the field, your artist will set to work to focus and achieve their goals. The course starts in September 2022 and we are looking for artists from all different backgrounds and styles.
Contact us directly for more info: arjan.hebly@inholland.nl
Conservatorium Haarlem is a leading music institution that focuses on developing your own sound and identity. The academy was founded in the 1970’s 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.
The Conservatorium Haarlem has at its disposal three professional digital audio recording studios, a large number of well-equipped band practice rooms, study booths and private rehearsal rooms, a state-of-the-art Mac classroom and a large communal lounge perfect for socialising or sharing music with fellow peers.
In addition to the weekly classes, you will regularly visit renowned studios, trade fairs, festivals and industry events such as the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) and Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS).
You will participate in (international) writers camps and follow interesting masterclasses and workshops from professionals in the industry specific to your music direction.
As a whole the conservatory student intake is relatively small which conveniently allows for peers from other genres to interact and collaborate with each other. For instance the E-Music and Pop course even share in the same theory subjects such as harmony, music history, ear training, transcriptions and rhythm & timing which are identical to both programs, so you get a broad musical basis.
Read more on other directions:
Bachelor Pop (BA)
The Pop direction trains you to become a professional pop musician. You can build a career with your own band and music and you can get started as a musician with renowned artists or bands (both live and in the studio). You can choose as a main subject from vocals, drums, bass guitar, guitar and keys.
Bachelor E-Music (BA)
The E-music direction trains you to become an electronic musician/producer. You focus on, among other things, making dance and other music productions in the studio, performing live as an artist/DJ, but also making music for games, films, TV and commercials.
You will learn to work in professional studios with the most diverse hardware and software programs such as Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton.
Bachelor Creative Artist (BA)
Three elements are central to the Creative Artist study: creating, producing and communicating.
Discovery and development are central to creation. The creative artist is able to devise and develop concepts for the benefit of his/her musicianship.