Rock City Institute (bol)

You will be trained as a musician. After completing this program, you can work as an independent artist/entrepreneur in the music industry, for example, as a performing artist, in a studio, as a music teacher, or in music management. You can also continue your studies at universities of applied sciences (HBO). Consider music-related programs such as the Conservatory of Amsterdam, Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, the Rock Academy in Tilburg, or the HKU (University of the Arts Utrecht).

During the program, you'll develop many skills you'll need as a band member/artist. We focus on mastering repertoire, writing and arranging your own pieces, playing together, rehearsing, performing, developing and conducting workshops, and so on. Collaboration plays a key role. In addition, there's a strong focus on the business side of the profession. You'll also take general subjects like Career, Math, Dutch, and English. You'll gain the necessary practical experience at our in-house training company, Rock City Company.

Rock City Institute has its own training company, Rock City Company. You'll complete a mandatory internship (BPV) every year. You'll organize and deliver festivals, educational workshops (clinics), merchandising, and music production.

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

During the three years of study, RCI offers several electives that may be relevant after your studies, such as: Live Technique, Studio Technique, HBO Preparation, and Setting Up Your Own Teaching Practice. These allow you to broaden or deepen your skills and prepare for advancement to a higher level. You will take an exam for each elective.

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

This is a training with a limited number of placesIt's important to apply on time. This increases your chances of getting a place in the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It's also wise to apply for another program that suits you.

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

• You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
• You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
• You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
• You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

To determine whether you will be admitted to the program, you must first audition. The admissions procedure consists of two parts:

1. A performance for an admissions committee.
   The performance consists of 3 songs, preferably with a band.
2. An intake interview.
   Motivation, vision for the future and social skills are discussed.

For more information about the audition days, please visit the Rock City Institute website.

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions using the contact information for our teachers and/or students below:

WhatsApp
teacher Joost Lodewijk

E-mail
teacher Joost Lodewijk

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.