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Music Creation

An advanced-level educational programme for composers, songwriters and music producers who wish to work professionally with rhythmic contemporary music, and who would like to further develop their competencies in composition and write and produce songs for themselves and others - nationally or internationally

The programme focuses on creative practice, through a course that alternates between exploratory artistic practice and reflection.

You can influence the content of the programme and adapt it to your own artistic profile and development, with a view to strengthening your skills as a composer, songwriter or music producer.

The form of the course alternates between classes and individual guidance. There will also be a mandatory external semester, and you will have the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects, both across RMC's own programmes and with external partners. 

The programme has s strong focus on developing your entrepreneurial skills, and will also give you direct access to RMC’s extensive national and international networks.

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How do I apply?

You can read about this and much more under APPLICATION and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION below.

See as well the general information about application and admission:

FAQ: ADMISSION AT RMC

 

Timeline
Online application opens 2 January 2024
Online information meeting via Zoom 15 January 2024 at 15:55-16:40 CET
Deadline for online application 5 February 2024 at 12:00 CET
1st round: You are not present 12 - 29 February 2024
Outcome of the 1st round 7 March 2024 by email
Deadline for uploading material for 2nd round 14 March 2024 at 12:00 CET
2nd round: You attend the exam online 2 - 5 April 2024
Outcome of 2nd round 18 April 2024 by email
Online meeting for applicants offered a study place 23 April 2024 at 16:00-17:00 CET
Start of study 19 August 2024

Application and Entrance examination: Music Creation

Study places
Applicants in 2023
Admitted in 2023
Admitted in % of applicants 2023
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Career opportunities

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Stine Grøn
I found my voice and spirit in the music, in a much deeper way than before
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Ocean Thomsen
It requires self-discipline and tenacity. Just like outside the school's four walls
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Jaleh Negari
Pursuing for the fruitful process was accommodated and made room for
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Anders Skibsted
I learned in a large extent to work with a free rein, create and define artistic projects

Programme structure: Music Creation

Subjects and ETCS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Artistic Development Work

30 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Artistic Development Work

  • 15
  • 15
  • 30

Music Creation

10 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Music Creation

  • 5
  • 5
  • 10

Entrepreneurship

10 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Entrepreneurship

  • 5
  • 5
  • 10

Electives

20 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Electives

  • 5
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20

External, Integrated Module

30 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

External, Integrated Module

  • 30
  • 30

Master's project

20 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Master's project

  • 20
  • 20

Who is RMC?

Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC) is an educational institution under the Danish Ministry of Culture and works on a non-commercial basis. RMC was founded in 1986 as the first music academy in Europe to specialize in contemporary rhythmic music.

RMC offers the highest education in contemporary rhythmic music - a multifaceted concept that embraces widely diverse genres such as rock, pop, jazz, urban, metal and electronic music.

Contemporary rhythmic music is a creative and performative art that builds upon a solid foundation in professional and cultural traditions.

At RMC contemporary rhythmic music means openness, curiosity, diversity and a critical position.
RMC vision statement
RMC is a pioneer in the study, practice and development of contemporary music.

At RMC, students and staff thrive in a creative atmosphere of inspiring exchange and inventive inquiry.

RMC educates future innovators in music who enrich artistic and cultural experience in the world.

Informed by deep knowledge and upon a foundation of highly developed skills, graduates install themselves in society and actualize potentials in a wide network of relations, both locally and globally.