Jazz/Pop Musician/Music Teacher Master's Programme
Master's programme in jazz and pop performance, pedagogy, and composition at the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus.
Best for:Best for advanced musicians and aspiring music educators seeking specialized training in jazz and pop performance, pedagogy, or composition.
Overview
This two-year master's programme at The Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus and Aalborg explores diverse jazz and pop music traditions, combining historical knowledge with modern performance. Students participate in live performance projects, such as school tours, regional festivals, and concert cafés, while learning from experienced professional musicians and visiting international artists. The curriculum provides tuition across common jazz and pop instruments and allows students to specialize in musicianship, pedagogics, or songwriting and composition. Applicants are expected to build upon the skills and qualifications acquired during their bachelor's studies.
What you'll do
- Participate in diverse jazz and pop music projects and live performance contexts
- Engage in touring activities and perform at regional festivals and concert cafés
- Interact with visiting international artists during specialized clinics
- Focus studies on a selected concentration of musicianship, pedagogics, or songwriting and composition
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent relevant qualifications
Degree offered: Master
Language: English or Danish proficiency as required by the institutional curriculum
Instruction: Danish / English
- Proficiency in a common jazz or pop instrument
- Understanding of historical roots and performance traditions in jazz and pop
- Ability to communicate future musical ideas and concepts
- Hold a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent artistic/musical qualifications
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How to apply
Submit your application through the official Study in Denmark portal by following the provided link and completing the required admission forms.
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- Bachelor's transcript
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