Master's Programme in Live Electronics

The master's programme in Live Electronics at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam is designed to accommodate the aspirations of performers from any musical background who wish to specialize in combining instrumental music with live electronics. The programme is targeted towards performers with a music-driven interest in electronics and technology, which could also include 'laptopists,' or software-based musicians as long as they can show proficiency in music theory and performance practice.

In a world where computers are ubiquitous, and advanced tools for making electronic music have become more accessible and affordable, there is an increasing interest in musicians who can work with live electronics in creative and innovative ways.

The Amsterdam two-year master's programme provides profound education in combining the traditional instrument with live electronic extensions. Through balanced training using dedicated software and hardware on one hand and the traditional instrument on the other, students are enabled to develop their artistic, creative and technological skills in an area which asks for consistent development. Performance, composition, improvisation, multimedia, audiovisual, computer programming, synthesizer programming, new and vintage hardware, and music theatre are among the key subjects taught.

The programme is completely cross-genre and is not biased towards one music style or tradition. Musicians with a background in classical, jazz or pop music can all follow this master's programme.

Lessons, lectures, and workshops are given by an experienced team of CvA teachers and internationally recognized guest lecturers.

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