musicians who want to engage deeply with diverse musical lineages and contemporary practices from across interconnected cultural worlds. From the modal traditions of the Silk Roads to the rhythmic languages [...] that allows you to shape your own artistic pathway. Whether you identify primarily as a performer, creator, or researcher, you gain the artistic, contextual, and professional tools to grow and connect [...] confining you to a single genre or fixed stylistic identity, the programme offers a flexible and interdisciplinary structure. You deepen your expertise within your chosen tradition while learning to move th
from home.” Nevertheless, she decided to give it a try. She submitted videos of three songs and was allowed to audition. It went so well that she was admitted to the school. Musical roots “I’ve been involved [...] personally. Last year the entire band went to Teja’s native country, and the plan is to repeat that this year. Of course, in Slovenia the musicians also try to arrange a couple of gigs. On the right track [...] enormously,” she says. “I got to know other kinds of music, played many musicians. I discovered new options.” In her third year at Codarts she formed a band for a project to play her own material. She had
she had to fill a concert space (the size of the football stadium) with her sound. She felt so much pressure that she started hyperventilating when she had to play. Coaching sessions helped her to relax [...] Connie de Jongh. Get to know Connie a little bit better through this short interview! What is your role as a performance coach at Codarts? “As a performance coach I help students to work on their interaction [...] questions related to musical and performance parameters, such as breathing, flow, posture and movement, stage fright/anxiety and stagecraft. They can also come see me if they want to improve or explore
Rotterdam and complementary to each other, as well as the collaboration between university of applied sciences and university, enables us to offer teaching materials that are well suited to the needs of students: [...] at a new cultural campus in Rotterdam-Zuid, the new ‘Hogeschool voor de Kunsten’ aims to offer study programmes to new generations of students in the arts and sciences. Administrators of Rotterdam University [...] University Rotterdam signed a declaration of intent to achieve their ambition on 20 January 2022. The arts institution will be a new entity linked to both Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and the
education experience to students who want to establish a career in pop music. Focusing on both the technical skills and artistic development, our curriculum offers you a safe environment to further develop [...] also valuable tools if you wish to teach in the future. The curriculum's multifaceted approach enables you to forge your own career path, ranging from live performances to songwriting and music production [...] it means to use your voice as a professional instrument. You will study singing techniques with Harjo Pasveer and take performance lessons with Simone Roerade. In addition, you will learn how to sing backing
for development Show of sufficient drive to study and enthusiasm for music and instrument Voice Healthy voice with no severe physical issues in order to be able to engage in a (mostly) wider and bigger fashion [...] its purest form, which means that one is not obliged to be a full grown jazz performer. However candidates should be able to expose the possibilities to develop into a professional singer, making use of the
dedicated to the promotion and discovery of new European and Dutch music, a number of Codarts students and alumni were given the stage to show that they are the next best thing when it comes to promising [...] treated to performances by Imme, Alexine and Unfinished. Promising artists who are currently studying at the Codarts Pop Department and for whom this was a great opportunity to show what they have to offer
have the opportunity to explore the world of (performing) arts and discover your possibilities. From November 2025 to January 2026, we will open our doors and our digital platforms to inspire you. This academic [...] their own (online) information sessions and information activities. You are warmly invited to come and get to know our university, take trial lessons or attend workshops. Experience the magic of our stages [...] a unique glimpse behind the scenes, wherever you are. Don't miss out – Codarts is happy to help you on your way to a sparkling future! 📅 Period: November 2025 – January 2026 📍 Locations: Live on location
For years, the secondary school has worked closely with Codarts Rotterdam to ensure that young talent is given the opportunity to develop in the field of music and dance. With the name Codarts Lyceum, the [...] done to replace the old name. Changing the name involves many practical adjustments. Among others, the e-mail addresses, teaching materials, social media channels, website and diploma paper have to be changed [...] name, nothing will change. Codarts Lyceum will continue to offer the artistic and regular courses in the quality that parents and students are used to. Codarts Lyceum will remain the same safe secondary school
passion for music and moved from Turkey to the Netherlands to study jazz vocals at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. This was a significant step for him because prior to his musical career, he worked in various [...] Jazz: "I am looking forward to contributing to the development of the new generation of jazz musicians and interdisciplinary collaboration at Codarts. It is a great privilege to work with a team of excellent [...] venues such as Paradiso and the North Sea Jazz Club. His entrepreneurial and resourceful personality led to the success of his own music school in Amsterdam West, which grew into a thriving musical community
