Hamburg School of Music
State-approved school for popular musicFollow your dream and become a professional musician.
Entrance Exams 6th – 8th July 2024
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MUSIC IS OUR LIFE
State-approved vocational school for popular music
Massively creative – since 1999 in the media bunker in Hamburg
Stylistic diversity in step with an individual practical training
One-on-one lessons for the major and minor instrument
Pianobasics– essential for understanding music theory
Renowned lecturers that shaped the Hamburg sound
An effective network spreading far beyond the city limits
Rehearsal opportunities included – students may use the HSM studios outside of lessons
Performance opportunities in Hamburger Clubs included – Pupils perform outside of class during their training
Training as a professional musician in the field of popular music, Student Loan -BAföG possible
Your journey, your training
Your passion for music is stronger than any other career aspiration. You are talented and are you ready to leave your comfort zone?
Then you’ve come to the right place. At the Hamburg School of Music, your passion becomes your profession. We will help you develop your artistic personality in a challenging and supportive environment. Renowned lecturers accompany you individually, become mentors and help you set the right course for your professional future.
In the heart of the music stronghold of Hamburg, the professional musicians of tomorrow have been trained for over 25 years. And the graduates of “THE SCHOOL” , as everyone calls us, have not only shaped the musical identity of this city for many years. The HSM students and graduates are everywhere. They perform their songs in the clubs and arenas of this country, write music for film, theater, series, video games and teach at music schools, general schools and universities.
The Hamburg School of Music is not only characterized by its many years of experience, but also by one thing in particular: it takes care of YOU. One-to-one tuition, individual support, support and advice are an essential part of the school and show who is the focus here: YOU!
The lecturers and guest lecturers, classmates, graduates and employees have a global network and take YOU into their midst! Once you’re in the School family, you won’t be out of there anytime soon! Above all, the school’s network offers you the opportunity to make the right contacts during your training, to gain experience on stage, to build up your own network so that you can later get your desired engagements and assignments as a professional musician.
Here are just a few references of where our students and graduates have performed:
Uebel & Gefährlich Molotow Hebebühne Grüner Jäger Grünspan Mojo Docks Birdland Hamburg Angie’s Bar Italia Knust Freundlich & Kompetent Rock am Ring Hurricane Festival Wacken Open Air Kieler Woche Thalia Theater St.Pauli Theater Stage Operettenhaus Indra Stage Neue Flora König der Löwen Logo…..and many more.
Summer Academy
The best summer of your life!
Two weeks of pure music: jamming, lessons in major subjects as well as music theory, songwriting, recording in one of the best Hamburg studios, meeting like-minded people, having fun and, as the crowning highlight, rocking it at the final concert.
The Summer Academy is the perfect opportunity to get to know the training to become a professional musician!
We look forward to jamming with you!
When?
22th July – 2nd August 2024
890€
Lessons take place Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accomodation and Catering are not included in the price.
Questions?
Send us an e-mail: office@theschool.de!
Theory crash course
You don’t feel well prepared for the entrance exam at the Hamburg School of Music? Then register now for the theory crash course. The theory crash course prepares you perfectly for the entrance exam. Our teacher knows exactly what is important and will teach you everything you need to know.
Dates: Wednesdays – 10.01., 17.01., 24.01., 31.01., 07.02., 14.02., 21.02., 28.02., 06.03., 13.03., 03.04., 10.04., 17.04., 24.04. and Practice Entrance Exam on monday, 29.04.2024
from 18:00 – 20:00
Content:
Practical excercises in :
- Notation in violin and base clef
- Keys and their accidentals
- Intervals, triads, 4-note chords
- Cadence analysis
- Rhythmical ear training
The course is suitable for advanced beginners. Cost: 390 Euro.
Just click on “To application” and secure your place in the theory crash course today!
No theoretical knowledge? No problem…contact us at office@theschool.de
OPEN DAY 2025 – Stay tuned!
From 12:00 to 16:00, you can look forward to comprehensive input on the subject of music and what it means to become a professional musician.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS: Lecturers and students will provide information about the two-year BAföG-funded vocational training program and their experiences as musicians and students. An introductory lecture and individual consultations clarify all questions about the career goal and open up the various paths to studying: from the preparatory year or orientation year to the successful application for the entrance exam. Further insights are provided by hands-on lessons in singing, drums, guitar, bass and piano. Our instructors are available for individual classes.
“We don’t just inform music enthusiasts about the training that allows you to turn your passion into a career,” says Helge Zumdieck, CEO of HSM. “We also present tried and tested courses. For example, our Summer Academy, where you can put your career goal to the test for two weeks.”
HSM students perform live music at its finest in Studio 1. And anyone who would like to give it a go can perform at the Open Stage.
INFO DAYS
Visit the school during daily operations and discover what happens in class in the various subjects.
Mondays: Rock-Pop-Metal History and Repertoire
Tuesdays: Theory & Pedagogy
Wednesdays: Songwriting & Singing
Thursdays: Rhythm&Groove & Arrangement
Fridays: Music production
Of course there is much more going on….
Register now at office@theschool.de!
WMA
The hard music scene of tomorrow needs fresh blood and well-trained musicians who not only know their instruments, but also the business perfectly: That’s why Wacken Open Air launched the Wacken Metal Academy in cooperation with the Hamburg School Of Music and the West Coast University of Applied Sciences. The Wacken Metal Academy offers rock musicians a state-recognised training opportunity with a focus on rock & heavy metal.
Instrumentalists and singers from the world of rock & metal can train at the Hamburg School Of Music as part of the Wacken Metal Academy and be provided with the knowledge they need to work professionally. The instructors at the Wacken Metal Academy are renowned live and studio musicians, producers, composers and arrangers and work with bands such as Subway to Sally, Lord of the Lost, Beyond the Black, Ray, Xandria, Joachim Witt, Iron Savior, Alestorm, Schandmaul, Knorkator, Epica and many more.
More info?
Request your information now!
Contact us
Tel: +49 (0)40 431 900 99
Mail: office@theschool.de
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 to 1:00 pm
Location
Feldstraße 66, in the “media bunker”, 5. OG, 20359 Hamburg