Why choose the Academy of Pop Music?
Working in the music industry
Pop musician, entrepreneur, tour manager or music teacher – with a diploma from the Academy of Pop Music in hand, the world is your oyster! After graduation, you’ll have countless career opportunities in the music industry at your fingertips, and the field is only growing.
High-quality facilities and community
High-quality studios, concert halls and an innovation lab are all at your full disposal onsite. You will also have several collaborative opportunities with your fellow students in the Music in Education, MediaMusic and Music Therapy departments, all under the same roof at ArtEZ in Enschede.
Master your instrument like a pro
Your musicality is the basis for everything you do. During the course, you will take both individual and group main subject classes geared towards your instrument. You will master your instrument like a pro, meaning you’ll graduate ArtEZ fully prepared and in-demand as a pop musician.
(Inter)national music industry
You will have the opportunity to build up your professional network in the music industry, extending beyond the four walls of the school and even national borders.
Choose your own direction
In the first two years of the course, you will work on strengthening your technical and musical foundation on your instrument. After that, you will work on your own “productions,” such as a band or professional music company. Every student’s path looks a little different, so the course offer plenty of room for customisation and personal guidance.
Get to know the professional field early on
During the course, you will have several opportunities to gain experience in the professional field, such as at the annual Booster festival. Academy of Pop students also participate in ArtEZ’s own showcase at the Eurosonic Noorderslag and benefit from various collaborations with pop music venues and cultural institutions throughout the country.
Stories
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Academy of Pop Music student Kees: “Enschede is simultaneously progressive and full of contradictions”
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Martijn Emmen received 2,500 euros for his guitar studio: "It really helped me move forward"
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"It must always sound perfect." For bassist Amber, it’s perfect when she no longer cares if others think it is cool, or not
The course which helps you towards a job in the pop sector
Do you want to be a musician, festival organizer, teacher, producer, manager, or take care of everything backstage? As a student at the Academy of Pop Music, you are bound for success in the world of pop music! The course gives you a fast track into the pop sector, where the Academy of Pop Music at the ArtEZ Academy of Music in Enschede is well regarded. The study is focused on mastering your instrument, discovering your own unique strengths, and maximizing those into career opportunities.
The Academy of Pop Music brought me knowledge, a network, opportunities and, above all, four wonderful years.
As a student of the Academy of Pop Music, you are automatically a part of the pop sector. Students participate in public festivals and showcase themselves at events such as Eurosonic Noorderslag, Booster and No Man’s Land. After graduation, alumni often begin working at the place where they interned, found their own company, become a teacher, or gain notoriety as pop musicians. There are numerous job opportunities in the sector. As a result, almost 90% of graduates find work in the field.
