In the English-taught bachelor’s programme in Jazz & Pop at the ArtEZ Academy of Music in Arnhem, you will learn how to create and perform your own work, becoming a skilled, versatile musician who is confident in their own choices.
With sixteen majors, you will be guided by flexible, renowned lecturers who will support several aspects of your development. The programme’s structure is designed to foster close contact between students and easily accessible lecturers. Because professional musicians often teach as part of their artistic practice, we also devote plenty of attention to providing you with a pedagogical foundation. We assume that, after graduating, you will be teaching in some form. That can take many forms, but thanks to the programme, you will be well-equipped to do so.
Reflecting on your own artistic work and that of others plays an important role in developing your own voice as a musician and creator, as well as in sharing your work with the world. You will be guided throughout this reflection process and will learn to ask critical questions.
Ensemble playing plays a main role here. You will form bands and duos with fellow students, in which you will study and develop both existing repertoire and your own work, with guidance from your teachers. You will also gain extensive experience in live performance.
Because of the realities of today’s professional music world, we pay a lot of attention at ArtEZ to business, education and music technology. We see these three elements as essential components of a modern musical practice. An introduction to these topics is therefore a fixed part of the programme. On top of that, we offer several elective courses that allow you to deepen and broaden your knowledge of these areas.
The student counsellor, your go-to for questions and concerns, is also there to support your decision-making in your specialisation of choice.
At the end of each academic year, all our students present their work during ArtEZ finals. If you are considering studying at ArtEZ, we highly recommend that you visit the finals performances.