Jazz/pop

Jazz in all its forms is the focal point of the teaching on Jazz/Pop program in Odense. The teaching combines practical subjects that increase your skills with your voice or instrument and theoretical subjects that give you an understanding of the foundations of music. We place great emphasis on developing your skills as an ensemble musician as well as your ability to create your own music. You will also learn to teach music in various music pedagogic subjects. When you have individual lessons on your instrument, we focus on musical, pedagogical and technical issues, while in ensemble lessons you will learn how to work in different musical contexts.

In addition to the scheduled lessons, you can experience masterclasses and workshops with internationally recognized musicians, interdisciplinary focus weeks, concerts at both the academy and professional venues, study trips and much more.

Finally, DNA of Music also has a strong focus on musician´s health, so you will learn how to take care of yourself and avoid unnecessary injuries and challenges.

Schedule

Your schedule will vary from week to week throughout the year. Some subjects are only available for limited periods during the year, while other subjects are available throughout the year. In addition to the scheduled classes, you should plan to set aside time for practicing and for unscheduled study activities such as masterclasses, workshops and concerts. When you do not have scheduled classes, you can reserve available rooms for practicing alone or with other students.

Below is an example of what a schedule might look like in a random week during the year.

• If you want a programme that focuses more on other genres than jazz, SDMK offers the programme 'Rhythmic Contemporary Musician'