Learning Objective 
This course teaches musicians how to develop a professional career. Topics include networking, programming, finances, grants, agents and managers, audiences, educational projects, branding, marketing, communication, time management and personal leadership.

Course Description
Intensive seminars given by Aart-Jan van de Pol and guest teachers. Renowned musicians, festival leaders, concert and label managers, music educators, and media specialists will give their views on musical life and assess your proposals. These experts offer not only a wealth of artistic insight and management experience, but also an opportunity for critical discussion and feedback.
Guest teachers in previous years included Alban Wesly (Calefax Reed Quintet), Lestari Scholtes (Grachtenfestival), Jared Sacks (Channel Classics), Lucine Schippers (TivoliVredenburg), Ruud Hoevenaar (Fontys Rockacademie) and Tim Moen (Content Manager at Radio 4). Please note that this list may be subject to change.