About this programme
Master in Classical Musician - Performer, educator and entrepreneur is a Master's Degree programme at Danish National Academy of Music in Odense, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Esbjerg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Danish National Academy of Music is an arts academy in Southern Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Classical Musician - Performer, educator and entrepreneur is one of 8 English-taught Entrepreneurship programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 7 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 5,000 to EUR 9,000; this programme lists EUR 8,716 a year. 3 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The Classical Musician programme in Esbjerg is for you who want a career that combines performing at a high level with teaching and running your own artistic projects. The Academy says most of its students end up as both musicians and teachers, and this master's programme is built around that reality.
What you study
Your main instrument or voice is the focal point. The programme includes qualifying teaching in your main instrument, chamber music and ensemble playing. You also take part in projects with professional ensembles. Alongside the artistic work, you get theoretical and practical teaching in pedagogy, entrepreneurship and a series of supporting subjects. The master's programme focuses on instrumental pedagogy and has separate courses in didactics, psychology and theoretical pedagogy. The pedagogical courses also cover PR and administration, where you learn about fundraising, press, financial management, VAT and taxes, copyright, agreements and contracts.
How the programme is organised
The master's runs for two years and starts in August. Teaching takes place in Esbjerg. In addition to timetabled classes, the programme may include masterclasses with internationally acknowledged musicians, cross-disciplinary projects and study trips. The curriculum is set out in a general curriculum (vol. I) and a curriculum for instrumentalists or singers (vol. II).
Who it suits
This programme suits you if you want a versatile career as a performing musician, a teacher and an entrepreneur. The Academy describes its students as motivated by a passion for music and a strong sense of 'musichood'. Graduates often combine concert activities with teaching at music schools or MGK and work on their own artistic projects. Whether you perform, teach or inspire others, your musicianship is central to the work.
Admission, language and next steps
To apply for the master's programme you need a bachelor's degree. The programme is taught in English. You apply directly to the institution, not through optagelse.dk, which is for undergraduate applications. The Academy's website lists admission requirements, how to apply and language requirements. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other students pay a fee set by the institution. The next step is to read the admission requirements and application details on the Academy's page for this programme.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Professional classical musician or singer
- Teacher at music schools or MGK
- Freelance musician
- Communicator of music
- Entrepreneur running your own artistic projects
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Danish National Academy of Music, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Classical Musician - Performer, educator and entrepreneur taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Danish National Academy of Music. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Danish National Academy of Music.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Esbjerg as the campus town for this programme at Danish National Academy of Music.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Danish National Academy of Music sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 8,716 a year, as Danish National Academy of Music lists it. The fee for EU, EEA and Swiss students is not recorded for this programme, so do not assume it is free; check with Danish National Academy of Music. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Danish National Academy of Music is linked from this page so you can compare.
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