Academy
Our academies offer a wide range of music and dance education for all ages and levels. Here you will find everything you need to develop and grow your talents.
Our academies
Conservatory of Amsterdam
The Pop Department of the Conservatory of Amsterdam trains players, writers, producers, coaches and organisers for the top segment of the contemporary music industry and ensures that they quickly feel at home in all aspects of the professional practice.

Abbey Road Institute
Abbey Road Institute is the training ground for the next generation of music producers and sound engineers. The institute offers an Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, taught by industry experts. Its hands-on curriculum, crafted with input from Abbey Road Studios, prepares students for a career in the music industry. The institute fosters a passion for music and creativity, providing a unique and life-changing experience. 

DSOPM
Dutch School of Popular Music: Your Musical Journey Starts Here.At DSOPM, we believe music should be accessible to everyone. That’s why you can enroll year-round to take the next step in your musical development with us. Whether you’re a hobbyist or striving to become a professional, you’ll find a place here where talent thrives and dreams come true.Join us and discover what music can mean for you! 

DJ School Amsterdam
DJ School Amsterdam has been the international top in 1-on-1 DJ/Producer education for fifteen years. With an innovative view on knowledge transfer and efficient teaching methods, the institute annually guides more than 1000 individual students from all over the world.

Drumpraktijk Oost
In addition to his work as a performing drummer and composer, Gerri Jäger has been teaching drums to motivated students of various levels and ages for over 20 years. As a certified drum instructor (Conservatorium van Amsterdam), he has had his own teaching practice at the Q-Factory in Amsterdam since 2009. His most dedicated (former) students perform at festivals such as Into The Great Wide Open, Metropolis, Complexity Festival, and Noorderslag/Eurosonic. Fun drum lessons for all ages, all levels, and all genres, also available online.