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FAQ<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h4″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What does the Wacken Metal Academy offer? And how much does it cost?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]The WMA Experience costs from \u20ac290 per month. Individually customised lessons! Improve your skills. Learn something new. Expand your network Even if you don’t have much time available! More information about the WMA Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

Or the two-year full-time vocational training costs \u20ac640 per month. <\/span>More information on full-time vocational training<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The preparatory year costs \u20ac490 per month. <\/span>More information about the preparatory year<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who are the lecturers?” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

All instructors at the Wacken Metal Academy are renowned live and studio musicians from the rock and metal scene. They work worldwide with acts such as Beyond the Black, Joachim Witt, Dark Tenor, Lord of the Lost, Subway to Sally, Epica, Korkator, Schandmaul and many more.<\/p>\n

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Career-qualifying certificate \u2018as a professional musician in the field of rock & metal\u2019. <\/p>\n

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Major and minor lessons, harmony & ear training, rhythm & groove, music history, pedagogy, arranging, music production, recording, songwriting, music & business, stage performance training, band training, workshops, concerts & jam sessions and much more.<\/p>\n

Lessons take place at the Hamburg School of Music. The subjects are taught by HSM and WMA lecturers, all main subjects are taught by our WMA lecturers.<\/p>\n

You can find more information here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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You can apply here<\/a> until 31 May. apply Once we have reviewed your application, we will invite you to the entrance exam. This takes place in July.<\/p>\n

The vocational training programme starts at the beginning of October.<\/p>\n

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Yes! The Hamburg Department of Culture has recognised the full-time training as equivalent in accordance with Section 2 (2) of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAf\u00f6G). <\/p>\n

Students: BAf\u00f6G is not subject to repayment.<\/p>\n

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The entrance examination consists of a theoretical and a practical part. The theory exam covers the areas of harmony, ear training and rhythm. The practical exam consists of an audition (major and minor subject). You can find more information here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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