Keyboard Instruments

ArtEZ Academy of Pop Music is the right place for you if you:

• want to work as a keyboard-songwriter or piano-songwriter;
• want to become a piano virtuoso;
• want to go more in-depth into the sound and audio side of productions;
• want to learn more about education.

The Academy of Pop Music gives you the freedom to discover your own style: urban, pop, soul, indie or something completely different.

You will be taught by professional keyboard instrument teachers and receive coaching from specialised guest lecturers. Our project-based approach lets you shape your own career path. 

We also have an impressive collection of keyboard instruments, from classic analogue Hammond and Rhodes to digital synths and controllers for all types of software. Let your imagination run wild!

This broad foundation gives you all you need for your future career on stage, in the studio or in the classroom – the sky is the limit. Let’s make your dream come true!

We expect you to be at a decent level by the start of your programme, so that you can successfully achieve the final learning outcomes within the four-year programme. During the admission process, we will assess your level and potential for development.

This is what you will do:

• Perform
  • Play at least two pieces that showcase your skills. The pieces must be from different genres.
• Rhythm test
  • Play along with a sequencer and continue playing as we lengthen how long the groove is cut out. You must be able to keep the rhythm.
• Listen and repeat
  • We will play a fragment and ask you to play it by ear as soon as you can.
• Reading music
  • We will test your sight-reading skills.
• Reading chord symbols
  • We will assess your understanding of chord symbols, including those relating to rhythm and form. You will perform an accompaniment and solo.