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 Music Production. No specific background is required, and all genres and musical expressions are welcome. You do not need to play or sing yourself, it is your work in music production that is the focus.

The entrance exam for the Bachelor programme in Music Production consists of three rounds. All applicants will have their applications assessed in the first round of the entrance exam.

How to apply

You apply online via  Studieoptag, where you create a profile, fill out the application form, and upload your material for the first two rounds.

• Portfolio A for round 1 with 2-3 music examples (mp3, total 7-8 min.) and brief supplementary information about the works and your role.
• Portfolio B for round 2 with an additional 3-4 music examples (mp3, total 10-11 min.) and brief supplementary information about the works and your role.
• Activity overview of your music-related activities and projects for the last 3 years.

The following applies to both portfolios:

• All material must be recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by you. 
• In both portfolio A and portfolio B, at least two of the uploaded music examples must be productions where you have produced music for someone other than yourself (e.g. a soloist, artist, vocalist, musician, group, or band). 
• Co-productions are not permitted, and you are artistically responsible for the final production and arrangement of the works.
• All genres and styles are welcome.

Application deadline and fee

Deadline: 1 December at 12:00 CET. Fee: DKK 600.

Entrance exam

The entrance exam consists of three rounds, in which the assessment panel evaluates:

1. Portfolio A, you are not present yourself.
2. Portfolio B and an examination at RMC, consisting of a presentation of a music production assignment, practical review of the assignment, and an interview.
3. A examination at RMC, consisting of a short presentation of a reflection assignment, and an interview.

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 the first round consisting of: 

• 2-3 music examples that you have produced yourself and that 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 7-8 min.)
• Supplementary information with brief descriptions of how you have produced the music (maximum 500 keystrokes per music example) and a precise description of your own and, if applicable, others' roles 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 the second round consisting of:

• 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 min.)
• Supplementary information with brief descriptions of how you have produced the music (maximum 500 keystrokes per music example), and with precise details of your own and, if applicable, others' roles 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.

Activity overview of your music-related activities and projects over the past 3 years.

• Describe up to 8 music-related activities.

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 where you have produced music for others than yourself (e.g. a soloist, artist, vocalist, musician, group, or band). 
• Co-productions are not permitted, and you are artistically responsible for the final production and arrangement of the works.
• All genres and styles are welcome.

Application fee

The application fee is DKK 600. The fee covers part of RMC's costs for processing applications and conducting entrance exams. The fee is non-refundable after the application deadline.

Application deadline

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

Do you have any questions about the application form? See the FAQ about application and admission in the dropdown menu.

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

First round 

You will not be present during 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:

• The extent to which you can produce music that is characterised by an independent artistic expression.
• The extent to which you have the music production skills necessary to realise your music productions and artistic expression.

The assessment is made 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 entrance examination. The assessment is made in relation to the level required to commence the programme.

RMC usually selects 2-3 times as many applicants for the second round as are admitted to 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 entrance examination. 

No feedback is given to applicants who do not advance from the first round.

Second round

The second round consists of an examination at RMC, which you must attend in person. 

In the second round, the assessment is carried out by an assessment panel consisting of three examiners.

The exam lasts 25 minutes and includes:

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

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

Interview with the assessment panel based on your portfolio B, the music production assignment and your activity overview (10 minutes).

• You must bring your own computer for use during the presentation and practical review of the music production assignment. 
• You are artistically responsible for the final production and arrangement of the works.
• All musical expressions are welcome. 
• You are not allowed to bring other people with you to the presentation and the interview.

Based on your music production assignment, your practical review of the assignment, the interview, and portfolio B, an overall assessment will be made based on the following criteria:

• The extent to which you can produce and communicate music that is characterised by an independent artistic expression.
• The extent to which you have the music production skills necessary to realise your music productions and artistic expression.
• 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—and can relate this to different contexts (e.g., genres, styles, traditions, forms of expression, scenes, artistic environments, other producers, composers, songwriters, artists, musicians, etc.).

The assessment is made 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 entrance examination. The assessment is made in relation to the level required to commence the programme.

Based on the assessments, RMC selects a number of applicants who will proceed to the third round. All applicants will receive a response by email. Applicants who proceed to the third round will also receive information about the exact time of the examination. All applicants who do not advance from the second round will be offered a short 10-minute phone call with the leading examiner, who will explain your assessment result based on the assessment criteria used.

Third round

The third round consists of an examination at RMC, which you must attend in person.

In the third round, the assessment is carried out by an assessment panel consisting of two examiners.

For the examination, you must give an oral presentation based on a reflection assignment sent to you (5 minutes), followed by an interview with the assessment panel based on your presentation and your activity overview (10 minutes).

Based on your presentation and the interview, an overall assessment will be made based on the following criteria:

• The extent to which you can reflect on your own development.
• The extent to which you can reflect on what you need to learn.
• The extent to which you can reflect on your experiences with collaboration.
• Your experience with developing and realising artistic projects independently and in collaboration with others.

The assessment is made 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 entrance examination. The assessment is made in relation to the level required to commence the programme.

Admission

Based on the results from the 2nd and 3rd rounds, the most qualified applicants will be admitted to the programme. If several applicants are equally qualified, factors such as the needs of the music industry may be taken into account in the conservatory's decision on admission.

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

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

All applicants who are not admitted will be offered a short 10-minute telephone conversation with the leading examiner, who will explain your assessment result based on the assessment criteria used.

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

Do you have questions about the entrance exam? See the FAQ about application and admission in the dropdown 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 p.m. 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?
In the application form, you must upload:

• Portfolio A for the first round with 2-3 music examples (mp3, total 7-8 min.) and brief supplementary information about the works and your role.
   
• Portfolio B for the second round with an additional 3-4 music examples (mp3, total 10-11 min.), supplementary information about the works and your role.
• An activity overview of your music-related activities and projects for the last 3 years.

The following applies to both portfolios:

• All material must be recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by you. 
• In both portfolio A and portfolio B, at least two of the uploaded music examples must be productions where you have produced music for someone other than yourself (e.g., a soloist, artist, vocalist, musician, group, or band). 
• Co-productions are not permitted, and you are artistically responsible for the final production and arrangement of the works.

The music examples from portfolio A will only be included in the assessment in the first round.
The music examples from portfolio B will only be included in the assessment in the second round..

You can read more about the framework in the dropdown menu About the Application.

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 in the track?
Yes. It is important for the judging panel 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.

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?
The entrance examination consists of three rounds, in which the assessment panel evaluates:

1. Portfolio A, which you do not attend in person.
2. Portfolio B and an examination at RMC, consisting of a presentation of a music production assignment sent to you in advance, a practical review of the assignment with questions from the assessment panel, and an interview.
3. An examination at RMC, consisting of a short presentation of a reflection assignment sent in advance and an interview.

You can read more about the framework in the dropdown menu About the entrance exam. 

How am I assessed in the first round?
The assessment panel will evaluate your uploaded material in portfolio A according to the following criteria:

• The extent to which you can produce music that is characterised by an independent artistic expression.
• The extent to which you have the music production skills necessary to realise your music productions and artistic expression.

How am I assessed in the second round?
The assessment panel will evaluate your music production assignment, practical review of the assignment, interview, and portfolio B according to the following criteria:

• The extent to which you can produce and communicate music that is characterised by an independent artistic expression.
• The extent to which you have the music production skills necessary to realise your music productions and artistic expression.
• 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 - and can relate this to different contexts (e.g., genres, styles, traditions, forms of expression, scenes, artistic environments, other producers, composers, songwriters, artists, musicians, etc.).

How am I assessed in the third round?
The assessment panel will evaluate your presentation and interview according to the following criteria:

• The extent to which you can reflect on your own development.
• The extent to which you can reflect on what you need to learn.
• The extent to which you can reflect on your experiences with collaboration.
• Your experience with developing and realising artistic projects independently and in collaboration. 

Are grades given in all three 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 move on 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. 

How many applicants proceed to the third round?
Based on the assessments in the second round, RMC selects approximately 12 applicants who proceed to the third round. All applicants will receive a response by email. Applicants who proceed to the third round will also receive information about the exact time 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?
Illness must be documented by medical certificate if you wish to have the opportunity to take a make-up examination. The medical certificate must be provided no later than three workdays after the examination date. The Conservatory will determine the date of any make-up examination, and you will be notified of this as soon as possible. It will not be possible to take the make-up examination at any other time than that set by RMC. You are responsible for paying the cost of the medical certificate.

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 entrance exam?
You must bring your own computer for use during the presentation and practical review of the music production assignment sent to you.

Do I need to bring any equipment or materials to the third round?
No, it is an oral presentation. The details are described in the reflection 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 interviews in the second and third rounds?
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.

What is the reflection assignment for the third round about?
You will be asked to talk about and reflect on a process that you have learned a lot from and that has been significant for your development.

What is the interview in the third round about?
The interview will be based on the reflection assignment and your activity overview, which you submitted with your application.

After the entrance exam

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

Can I get feedback if I am not admitted?
Yes, you will be offered a short telephone conversation with the leading examiner about your assessment. 
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 vacancies arise.

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