Music Production

Do you want to create, shape, and produce music - in the studio, in the concert hall, and in collaboration with others? And would you like to meet students from other educational programmes and become part of an open, inspiring study environment? 

Then the Bachelor programme in Music Production at RMC offers you the best opportunities to immerse yourself in the areas of music production and its multifaceted craft.

The programme is for you if you want to combine technical skills and knowledge with creative processes in music production and musical collaboration. You will work in both studio production and concert production – while developing your own musical expression.

Collaboration with other musicians, composers, and songwriters is central to the programme. You will gain experience with the phases of music production - from the initial idea to the finished work, both in live and studio contexts. You will work on shaping ideas, developing methods, and producing music in different ways, with a focus on collaboration. You will learn to document and communicate your process - and to reflect on both your own and others' approaches to music production. All of this takes place in an open and creative studio environment, where feedback and shared learning are an important part of the teaching.

You will also gain solid insight into music technology, and knowledge of sound, acoustics, technical equipment, and digital tools will form a foundation for your practice. 

The music pedagogy subject strengthens your ability to share your skills and inspire others. You will learn to create frameworks for musical collaboration and gain skills in building healthy working communities in the music world. At the same time, you will learn to relate your practice to the wider world across music and society, and you will gain experience in reflecting on the role of music in different cultural and social contexts.

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to either focus your studies on a profession-oriented internship in music production, or you can choose to participate in the External, collaborative, integrated project (EKIP) together with fellow students from other study programmes, where you will develop and implement a project in partnership with actors from the music and cultural scene or other sectors of society. In both cases, you will test your skills outside of school and build experience and networks. 

As a student, you will experience a mix of individual teaching, group courses, projects, and independent work. You will meet students from other programmes and courses, with an emphasis on creating an inspiring community and study environment at RMC.

After completing your Bachelor degree, you will have a strong profile in music production. You will have established a network that you can build on in your professional life, where you will be equipped to create projects, both individually and in collaboration with others. The programme also provides you with a foundation for applying for a Masters degree programme at RMC or other conservatories in Denmark and abroad.

The programme lasts three years (180 ECTS), is a full-time study with compulsory attendance, and concludes with an independent Bachelor project, which you will present at RMC's public graduation festival.

In the dropdown menu Study Programme, you can read more about the programme's subjects, structure, and content.

Anyone can apply for the Bachelor programme in Composition. No specific background is required, and all genres and musical expressions are welcome. 

You do not need to play an instrument or sing yourself – the focus is on your work in music production.

All applicants will have their applications assessed during the first round of the entrance examination

You apply online via Studieoptag, where you create a profile, complete the application form and upload your material for both the first and second rounds of the entrance examination.

The application deadline is 1 December at 12:00 noon CET.

The application fee is 600 DKK.

Normally, 8 students are admitted to the programme.

Read more about the requirements for your application materials under About the application in the drop-down menu.

Read more about the audition process under About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

When applying for the programme, you must create a profile on  Studieoptag, fill out the application form, and upload your material for the entrance exam. 
You must upload material for both the first and second rounds before the application deadline.

The application must contain

Portfolio A for round 1

• 2-3 music examples that you have produced yourself and which you believe provide a relevant insight into your work in music production. The music examples may be excerpts from longer works. (file format: mp3, total duration 7-8 mins)
• Supplementary information with brief descriptions of how the music was produced (maximum 500 keystrokes per music example), and a precise specification of your own role and, where applicable, the roles of others in connection with each of the uploaded music examples (maximum 250 keystrokes per music example). If the examples are excerpts from longer works, this must be stated.

Portfolio B for round 2

• 3-4 music examples that you have produced yourself and which you believe provide a relevant insight into your work with music production. The music examples may be excerpts from longer works. (file format: mp3, total duration 10-11 mins.)
• Supplementary information with brief descriptions of how the music was produced (maximum 500 keystrokes per music example), and a precise specification of your own role and, where applicable, the roles of others in connection with each of the uploaded music examples (maximum 250 keystrokes per music example). If the examples are excerpts from longer works, this must be stated.

The following applies to portfolio B
The music examples in Portfolio B must not be identical to the material you have uploaded to Portfolio A.

The following applies to both portfolios
You must have recorded, mixed, mastered and produced all the music yourself. 
In both Portfolio A and Portfolio B, at least two of the uploaded music examples must be productions in which you have produced music for others (e.g. a soloist, artist, vocalist, musician, group or band) in collaboration with at least two different collaborators.  
Co-productions are not permitted, and you must be personally responsible for the final production and arrangement of the works.
All genres and expressions are welcome.

Overview of activities 

• Selected music-related activities and projects over the past three years that have been important to your personal development and which you believe are relevant to the study programme you are applying for. 
• Describe up to 6 music-related activities.

Application fee

It costs 600 DKK to apply. The fee covers part of RMC’s costs for processing applications and organising examinations. The amount is non-refundable after the application deadline has passed.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 1 December at 12:00 noon CET. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the application deadline is 12:00 noon CET on the next working day.

See also the FAQ on application and entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

The entrance examination for the Bachelor programme in Music Production takes place in two rounds. All applicants will have their applications assessed in the first round of the entrance examination.

Round 1

You will not be present in person for the first round of the entrance examination.

Based on your Portfolio A, an assessment panel consisting of two examiners will make an overall assessment based on the following criteria:

• To what extent you can produce music characterised by an independent artistic expression.
• The extent to which you possess the music production skills necessary to realise your musical productions.

The assessment is carried out on a 100-point scale, which is a subdivision of the 7-point scale. You must achieve a minimum of 40 points, corresponding to 02 on the 7-point scale, to pass the examination. The assessment is based on the level required to commence the programme.

RMC usually selects two to three times as many applicants for the second round as there are places available on the programme. All applicants will be notified by email. Applicants who progress to the second round will also receive information about the content and timing of the examination, as well as a music production assignment for the second round.

No feedback is provided to unsuccessful applicants.

Round 2

Round 2 consists of an examination at RMC, which you must attend in person. 

In Round 2, the assessment is carried out by an assessment panel consisting of four examiners.

The examination comprises a presentation, a practical demonstration of a set task and an interview, and lasts 35 minutes, including changeovers.

You must not bring anyone else with you to the examination.

Music production assignment, in which you present the musical result of your work on the music production assignment sent to you (5 minutes).

Practical demonstration of the music production assignment with questions from the assessment panel (10 minutes). 

Interview between you and the assessment panel, based on the presentation, the practical review of the music production assignment, the material in your Portfolio B and the activity overview. (20 minutes)

• You must bring your own computer to use during the presentation and practical review of the music production assignment sent to you. 
• You must take artistic responsibility for the final production and arrangement of the works.
• All musical expressions are welcome. 

On the basis of your music production assignment, the practical demonstration of the assignment, the interview and Portfolio B, an overall assessment will be made based on the following criteria:

• To what extent you can produce, and present music characterised by an independent artistic expression;
• The extent to which you possess the music production skills necessary to realise your music productions;
• The extent to which you can apply relevant music production methods to create, edit and develop musical material;
• The extent to which you can reflect on your own music productions, your processes, methods and collaborations;
• To extent to which you can relate your artistic practice to different contexts (e.g. genres, styles, traditions, forms of expression, scenes, artistic environments, other producers, composers, songwriters, performers, musicians, etc.);
• To what extent you can reflect on your own learning and development and what you need to learn; 
• To what extent you can reflect on your experiences of collaborating with others.

Assessment is based on a 100-point scale, which is a subdivision of the 7-point scale. You must achieve a minimum of 40 points, corresponding to 02 on the 7-point scale, to pass the examination. The assessment is based on the level required to commence the programme.

Admission

Applicants who have achieved the highest scores in the assessment in the second round will be offered a study place on the programme.

When deciding on admissions, the conservatory may take into account the needs of the music scene.

Normally, 8 students are admitted to the programme. Due to the limited number of places, the conservatory may have to turn down applicants even if they have passed the entrance examination.

You will be notified by email whether you have been admitted.

All unsuccessful applicants will be offered a brief 10-minute telephone conversation with the examiner in charge, who will explain your assessment result in more detail, based on the assessment criteria used.

A limited number of qualified applicants who are not admitted due to a limited number of places may be placed on the waiting list. Until 1 July, applicants on the waiting list may be offered a study place if places become available. 

See also the FAQ on application and entrance examination in the drop-down menu.

Questions about the application

Who can apply?
Anyone can apply for the Bachelor programme in Music Production, and their applications will be assessed in the first round of the entrance examination. All genres and forms of expression are welcome, and no specific educational background is required.

How do I apply?
You apply online via Studieoptag, where you create a profile, fill out the application form, and upload your files.

When is the application deadline?
1 December at 12:00 noon CET. If the deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday, it will be moved to the next working day.

Can I apply for more than one programme at RMC?
Yes, you can apply for multiple programmes at RMC. The entrance exams are not coordinated.

Can I apply to other conservatories?
Yes, RMC's entrance exam is independent of other conservatories. You are welcome to apply to multiple places, including multiple programmes at RMC, but the exams are not coordinated.

Is there a fee to apply?
Yes, the application fee is DKK 600. This fee covers part of RMC's expenses for the exams and is non-refundable. If you apply for multiple programmes, you must pay a fee for each programme you apply for.

What should the application contain?
You can read about this in the section About the application in the drop-down menu. 

Are there any requirements regarding genres and musical expression?
No. All genres and musical expressions are welcome. 

Do I have to perform as a musician on the material I upload?
No, that is not a requirement. Focus is on your music production work.

Do I need to have composed the music?
No, that is not a requirement. Focus is on your music production work.

Do other musicians need to be involved in the material I upload?
Yes.

What if my music examples are longer than the specified number of minutes?
The time frame is the same for everyone and must be adhered to. The panel will not evaluate more than the specified minutes of music examples. If you do not stay within this time frame, it will affect your overall assessment, as you have not demonstrated that you can prioritise your material in order to provide a relevant insight into your practice as a music producer.

Can the portfolio for the second round contain the same material as the music examples uploaded for the first round? 
No. The portfolio for the second round must consist of new material compared to the first round.

Can I use samples (e.g., from Splice)?
Yes, as long as you are responsible for the artistic processing yourself.

Can I use samples or material that may be similar to other people's works?
Yes. The entrance exam is not considered a public performance, so there are no legal issues regarding copyright.

Can the use of samples affect my assessment?
Yes. The panel may assess how your practice will work professionally in the future. If your work is based on approaches to copyright that make it impossible to share the music in a professional context, this may be included in the assessment.

Can I upload one long file with all the music examples?
No. You must upload one mp3 file for each music example.

Can collaborators in my application submit the same music for their application?
Yes, if they believe it represents them in the best possible way. Please note that all applicants must be artistically responsible for their own submitted music examples.

Must the musical collaborator, for whom I have produced , participate on the track?
Yes. It is important for the examiners to see that you can produce music as part of a collaboration.

What does the requirement to produce for others mean?
This means that you must be able to show examples of music you have produced for others – i.e. in direct collaboration with an artist, songwriter, musician or similar – where you have been responsible for shaping and completing the musical material. This may mean that you have developed the music and musical ideas together with others during the production process, or that you have produced music that was already composed/written by others. The most important thing is that you have had concrete collaboration and dialogue during the production process and that you have had artistic responsibility for the music production.

Can I use a song where I have only produced someone else's demo or idea?
No. If you have only worked from an already finished song idea or demo without real dialogue or collaboration with the original creator, it does not meet the requirement to produce for others.

Can I use a song from my own band as an example?
Yes, but only if it is clear that you have had an independent role and artistic responsibility as a producer, separate from your role as a musician or songwriter. Since the roles in a band often overlap, it is best if you also show other examples where your role and responsibility as a producer are clear.

Do remixes count as producing for others?
As a rule, no. A remix is primarily considered a reinterpretation of existing material, and there is typically no direct collaborative process between you and the original artist.

Can I participate as a musician or backing vocalist in the productions I submit?
Yes, you can. But the key thing is that you show how you have been responsible for the music production – that is, how you have been responsible for realising and shaping other people's musical ideas into a finished production.

What is an activity overview?
In the overview of activities, you must describe up to six selected music-related activities and projects from the last three years relating to creating music, performing music, producing music, teaching music, promoting music, pursuing music studies, and other activities within the music world that have been important to your development and which you believe are relevant to the study programme you are applying for. The application form itself provides a template for describing these activities.

Questions about the entrance exam

Who will be invited to the entrance exam?
All applicants for admission to the Bachelor programme in Music Production will have their applications assessed in the first round of the entrance examination.

How is the entrance exam structured?
You can read about this in the section About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu. 

How am I assessed in the first round?
You can read about this in the section About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu. 

How am I assessed in the second round?
You can read about this in the section About the entrance examination in the drop-down menu. 

Are grades given in both rounds?
Yes, grades are given on a 100-point scale, which is a subdivision of the 7-point scale. The assessment is given in relation to the level required to begin the programme.

How many points do I need to pass a round?
You must obtain at least 40 out of 100 points to pass. 

How many applicants go through to the second round?
RMC usually selects 2-3 times as many applicants for the second round as there are places on the programme. Everyone will receive a response by email. Applicants who proceed to the second round will also receive information about the content and timing of the examination. 

Practical questions about the entrance exam

What language is the entrance exam conducted in?
The exam is usually held in Danish but can be conducted in English if you do not speak Danish.

What happens if I get sick on the day of the exam?
If you fall ill, you may be allowed to sit a make-up exam. This requires a medical certificate, which RMC must receive no later than 3 working days after the exam date. RMC will set the date for the make-up exam, and you will be notified as soon as possible. You cannot choose the date yourself, and you must pay for the medical certificate yourself.

What equipment is available in the examination room?
In the entrance examination room you find:

• Studio monitors - connection via mini jack
• Large computer screen - connection via HDMI

What does the practical review of the music production assignment sent in the second round involve?
You must bring your own computer for use during the presentation and practical review of the music production assignment sent to you. You must have your session open in the DAW you have been working in. Following your presentation, the assessment panel will ask questions about how you produced the music. In this connection, you will be asked to demonstrate specific examples of your musical and technical choices and to show examples of possible music production techniques suggested by the assessment panel.

Do I need to bring any equipment for the second round of the entrance exam?
You must bring your own computer for use during the presentation and practical review of the music production assignment sent to you.

How long will I have access to the rehearsal room for setup before the exam starts?
You will be called in when the examination starts and can connect your computer to the PA and screen.
The leading examiner will help you set up if necessary.

Can other people be present during the interview in the second round?
No, you are not allowed to bring other people to the entrance examination.

What should I use to play my music for the second round of the exam?
You must play the musical result of your work on the music production assignment sent to you from your own computer.

What does the music production assignment sent to me for the second round involve?
Prior to the second round, you will receive a music production assignment, which you must prepare before the exam and present during the examination. You must then give a practical review of the music production assignment, answering questions from the assessment panel.

What is the interview in the second round about?
The interview will be based on the presentation, the practical review, your portfolio B and your activity overview. The panel will ask you to reflect on your development, what you have learned and need to learn, what your strengths and limitations are, and how you see yourself collaborating with others.

After the entrance exam

How many applicants are admitted?
Normally 8 students per year group.

Can I get feedback if I am not admitted?
Yes, you will be offered a brief telephone conversation with the leading examiner about your assessment. 
However, this offer only applies to applicants who proceed from the first round.

What if I pass but do not get a place? 
A limited number of qualified applicants can be placed on the waiting list. 
Until 1 July, applicants on the waiting list may be offered a place if any become available.

You can read more about the objectives and structure of the study programme in the curriculum, where you will also find detailed descriptions of the individual subjects.

Below you will find the list of teaching staff on the programme in the current study year, permanent academic staff as well as contract teachers.

RMC prioritises diversity in terms of genre and fields of expertise when the entire group of teachers is composed. As a student, you are offered a wide spectrum of professional impulses from permanent teaching staff as well as from contract and external teachers. Within the core subjects of the programme, the teaching performed by the permanent staff will normally not exceed more than two thirds of the total number of teaching hours.

In relation to special courses, projects and similar activities, you will have the opportunity to meet a large number of external teachers.

Musikproduktion / Music Production

Mads Kinnerup Jørgensen

Morten Büchert

Musikproduktion (individuel, faglig vejledning) / Music Production (Individual Subject-specific Tuition)

William Asingh

Pablo Llambias

Carl Emil Johansen

Tor Bach Kristensen

Erik Bodin

Mads Nørgaard Nielsen

Birk Storm

Felix Havstad Ziska

Musikteknologi / Music Technology

Morten Büchert

Eddy Bøgh Brixen

Mads Kinnerup Jørgensen

Jakub Knudsen

Bachelorprojekt / Bachelor Project

Morten Büchert

Musikpædagogik / Music Pedagogy

Albert Raft Rasmussen

Clara Vuust

Aisha Thorsen

Jens Skou Olsen

Kim Boeskov

Malene Bichel

Sergio Garcia Cuesta 

Malene Bichel

Nicolai Kaas Claesson

Morten Lundsby

Eva Brandt

Komposition, arrangement, production, analyse / Composition, Arranging, Production, Analysis

Anders P Jensen

Jens Bjørnkjær

Anders P Jensen

Michael Møller

Simin Stine Ramezanali

Alexandra Hallén

Mark Solborg

Mads Bergland

Karen Juhl Jensen

Kunst- og kulturstudier / Art and Culture Studies

Henrik Marstal

Anders P Jensen

Eduardo Abrantes

Camille Behrend Roth

Jens Tang Kristensen

Cecilie Feldvoss Christiani

Mathias Schønberg

Entreprenørskab

Christian Taagehøj

Laura Nyhus Kaae