FAQ's: bachelor in Music Technology (MT)How much experience do I need to have in order to be considered for the programme?
It is difficult to give a clear answer to this question. It is both the types and the extent of your experiences that count. With regard to the types of experiences we are looking for, you should take note of the following: - Communication and cooperation
It is important that you have experience in working with music production in collaboration with others, so that you have not been the only person to set the standards of quality for the final product.
Hvis du således kun har arbejdet med egne projekter på computer, vil vi vurdere, at du mangler et væsentligt aspekt inden for faget, nemlig kommunikationen med en medspiller, i form af en solist, et band eller en producer. In connection with studio recording, it is important to have experience with acoustic recording, e.g. of drums and other acoustic sound sources, and not just with sampled sounds. - Recording studio and concert production
Finally, it is an advantage if you have experience from both studio recordings and concert productions.
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Why isn’t it enough just to have talent?
Being talented is a good thing, and is one of the preconditions for becoming a good sound technician.
However, it is “only” a 3-year programme, and in the course of those three years we need to educate you to become a professional sound technician who can live up to the standards required for the music industry.
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What can I do to improve my qualifications?
The following schools offer various types of courses in sound engineering, and many of our applicants have, among other things, completed some of these courses.
Please note that RMC does NOT have a formal collaboration with any of these schools. You will probably be able to find other schools offering similar types of courses on the internet. In addition to this, you could try to gain further experience as a volunteer, working at music venues or in community centres, or perhaps work as an assistant in a sound company or a recording studio.
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I want to become a music producer. Is the programme relevant for me?
If your ambition is to work exclusively as a producer, the answer is no.
The purpose of the programme is to educate sound technicians for work in recording studios as well as concert productions.
In other words, you need to be motivated to work as a sound technician at concerts, and in connection with studio productions, the focus during the entire study programme and at the final exams is on the role of the sound technician.
It is important that you realize this before you apply.
But as you probably know, the tendency in contemporary sound production is that the roles of the sound technician and the producer overlap somewhat, while the distinction between their respective functions used to be more clear. This trend is reflected in the teaching in the MT programme, which among other things include musicological subjects such as ear training and arrangement, and where, in one particular project, the students are required to work as producers.
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Is it possible to arrange a personal meeting with a director of studies before I submit my application?
No, but you will find a lot of the information you need by studying our website carefully.
If you still have questions, you may e-mail our director of studies, Hans Frydendall, at hf@(if you can see this please update your browser)rmc.dk. In addition to this, you are welcome to attend our annual information meeting, which is held in November.
By the beginning of October, the exact date for our next information meeting will be posted on our website.
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Which forms of documentation must be enclosed with the application?
You may enclose relevant educational diplomas and recommendations from employers.
However, do not enclose cd’s, publicity material, press cuttings etc, as such material will not be considered in connection with your application.
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When can I apply?
Entrance examinations will be held in weeks 2, 4 and 6, and the application deadline is 1 December, at 12:00 noon.
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How many applicants are there for the Bachelor in Music Technology?
Typically between 50 – 70 every year.
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How many applicants proceed to round two?
Usually, 24-32 applicants will proceed to round two.
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How many applicants proceed to round three?
Usually, 14 - 20 applicants will proceed to round three.
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How many applicants are admitted to the Music Technology programme?
Four students are admitted each year.
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Is there an age limit for the applicants to the programme?
The conservatory does not operate with an age limit for the applicants, but the age criterion will of course play a part when selecting the candidates for the MT class.
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My ambition is to work with classical music. Is the programme relevant for me?
No, the Bachelor in MT focuses exclusively on contemporary music.
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Is it possible to follow the Bachelor in MT without speaking and writing Danish?
No, the teaching is only with a few exceptions conducted in Danish.
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Does the Bachelor in MT entitle me to Danish state educational support?
Yes.
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Is it possible to work parallel to my studies?
The Bachelor in MT is a full-time study programme.
In addition to the scheduled classes, there are a lot of individual, self-planned activities in the form of recordings and concert productions, many of which may take place in the evening as well as in the daytime, also during weekends.
Therefore, having a work besides your studies will only be possible to a limited extent.
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Are there any particular expenses in connection with the Bachelor programme in MT?
A limited amount of expenses for course books etc. must be anticipated. In addition, there may be some expenses in connection with study trips and work experience placements, as these will be partly self-financed.
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Does RMC have a Master programme in Music Technology?
Not at the moment, but in the autumn of 2011, a 2-year Master programme will be launched in collaboration with the Recording Director Master programme at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
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Are there other Bachelor programmes in Music Technology in Denmark?
The Royal Danish Academy of Music offers a Recording Director Bachelor programme. | 
