Popular Music
About the Program
Is your music a mix of hip-hop, gamelan and pop music? Being a top musician is your dream? Welcome to the Bachelor's program in Popular Music, the talent factory for musicians of all genres.
The promotion of your musical skills and your own artistic identity are the top priorities in the Bachelor's program in Popular Music. A mix of individual major and minor subject lessons, ensemble classes, repertoire and accompaniment coaching forms your practical music foundation throughout your studies.
Here you refine your musical craft, try yourself out in collaboration with others and sharpen your artistic profile. Weekly workshops on music practice topics such as songwriting and sound engineering, live panels with experts from the music industry, and various practical projects offer you plenty of opportunities to try yourself out in front of an audience and expand your network.
What Will You Learn?
- Main Instrument or Voice (individual)
- Songwriting & Composition
- Performance & Stage Presence
- Ensemble Work & Band Coaching
- Artist Development & Self-Marketing
- Recording Techniques & Recording
- Music Pedagogy & Teaching Methods
No admission restrictions · Accredited · German or English.
Curriculum
First & Second Semester – Foundations8 modules+
Third & Fourth Semester – Deepening10 modules+
Fifth to Seventh Semester – Specialization & Graduation6 modules + practical training + thesis+
Your Career Prospects After Graduation
As a graduate of the Popular Music program, you are a versatile musical personality with your own artistic profile. You can work as a solo artist, band musician, session musician, or music educator. The combination of practical training and theoretical foundation opens up diverse paths in the music industry.
