You should have been playing for a few years and be ready to develop further. The most important thing is that you enjoy playing music, are motivated and want to play with others.

Yes. Collaboration and band are a big part of the year. You play together with other students, and the band helps choose which songs you want to work on.

It varies from year to year and depending on who is taking the course. You can work with everything from pop, rock and jazz to other genres you want to explore.

Yes. Everyone gets individual playing lessons throughout the year with professional musicians from the music community in Bergen .

Yes. Over time, you will work on your own songs, songwriting and arrangements. You will also get to try out how music is further developed in the studio. In the music room, we have a well-equipped recording studio with industry-standard software such as Logic Pro and Ableton Live, as well as quality microphones. Here you will have the opportunity to learn about music production from recording to finished mixing.

Yes. You play concerts both at school and on stages in Bergen The concerts are an important part of the year and give you experience with everything from preparations and sound to standing on stage in front of an audience.

Throughout the school year, you'll experience exciting concerts and cultural events – including workshops, lectures, and other encounters with art and music – while also being able to immerse yourself in the city's rich and vibrant cultural life. Bergen's performance environment provides both professional inspiration and a warm, inclusive community.

Yes. If you are considering music education after folk high school, we will help you develop and prepare for the path ahead. However, you do not need to plan to study music to take the course.