Pricing
The Wisseloord Academy is a CRKBO-certified institution (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs), which means that the Academy lesson costs can be deducted from your income taxes. Also, since Wisseloord is one of the most recognized professional songwriting, recording and educational institutions of the Dutch music industry, various funds like the WerktuigPPO help cover the tuition fees of our students. In fact, these funds can cover up to 1/3rd of the costs, up to 2000€!
For our SUMMER COURSES of July 2023 as well as for the classes of the SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024, our students will be eligible for the 1000€ STAP BUDGET!
At the Wisseloord Academy we find it important to make our classes accessible to every wallets. The courses, classes or modules can be paid in 1 time before the start of the lessons or split on monthly basis. For more info concerning our spread payment plans please Contact us
As an internationally recognized institution, Wisseloord can provide to its students the possibility to be eligible for Educational discounts on some of the most relevant music software and music brands on the market. Many of those brands will also come during the year to get in contact with our students. (Izotope, Ableton, Universal Audio, Arturia, Avid, and many more…)
* Full-Year courses will begin on the 8th of September 2023. 2nd-semester classes will be starting on the 12th of December 2023.
* Registration will be open until the 1st of September 2023.
Modules
MODULE 1
This module was designed with the intention of helping our students to develop their creative and musical skills in a practical fashion. Our lectures from industry professionals cover a diverse range of topics including lyric writing, song arrangement, the use of harmony and melody, and the real-world side of writing and production sessions.
MODULE 2
In these group classes, students are exposed to the ins and outs of the Dutch and European music industry with lectures from some of the most important players in the field. This includes Label Execs, Publishers, Managers, Artists, Producers, Bookers and more. This is a chance to learn from and connect with high-ranking people in the industry in a more direct way than what is offered at any other institution.
MODULE 3
A unique feature of Wisseloord Academy is the wide variety of talents and experience displayed by our students. Some have been at it for years and have highly-developed skills in songwriting, performing, and playing instruments, while others are just beginning to dip their toe into the world of musical creativity. In these hands-on classes, students teach one another by partaking in production and songwriting sessions. These sessions are guided by mentors of the Academy and guest lecturers who deliver 1- on-1 feedback to help mold and develop creative visions.
MODULE 4
We designed this module to demystify modern music production techniques. This means learning the fundamental principles behind various Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and plug-ins. We cover sound design, synthesis, MIDI programming, signal processing, vocal production, and “in-the-box” recording and mixing.
MODULE 5
This module revolves around audio and understanding the principles of sound. We use the legendary Wisseloord Studios to teach a varied number of topics including acoustics, digital and analogue recording techniques, the fundamentals of mixing and mastering, advanced mixing and mastering, and full-band recording. We aim to help students develop the skills necessary to confidently record, mix, and master full live bands at a professional level.
MODULE 6
Wisseloord has access to a huge network of some of the best touring and session musicians in the country, who are willing to give regular one-on-one lessons as well as masterclasses on advanced techniques. If you’re looking to incorporate your playing into your productions, are interested in picking up a new instrument, or would like to expand your preexisting skillset, this module is specifically created with you in mind.
MODULE 7
In this module, we accompany you through the development process of solidifying your image and presence as an artist on stage. This entails stage coaching for live performances as well as designing the overall artist’s sound, set from the ground up. Whether you want to work with live bands, a DJ, or a hybrid of live and pre-sequenced music, this course covers it all and ultimately aims to put our students at an advantage through contact with industry insiders and professionals in the field.
MODULE 8
5 private lessons + you join our team during 10 studio sessions
MODULE 9
Tired of practicing DJ’ing alone in the basement? This module is for the musicians among us that are interested in developing their DJ’ing abilities. From technical skills to the development of your style and onstage stamina, this class covers everything the burgeoning DJ needs to perform.
Full Courses
Composer, Songwriter & Producer
Full-year course of 30 weeks + 3 weeks of evaluations
Starts on September 5th, 2023
Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, Module 4, Module 5
Price for the full year: €7380,- (YOU CAN GET TO 2000€ funding for this full course. For more info, please Contact Us).
Semester Course of 20 weeks (Starts the 12th of December 2023)
Price semester: €4980
In the semester course, we carefully select a few students who can join the group who started in September, after checking their musical level and experience and after creating a clear, pedagogic plan for the semester.
Certain students who are, for example, beginners in MAO or Audio recording, may need to complete a few private classes to be allowed in this program.
SUMMER COURSE (3rd until the 16th of July 2023)
5 days per week for 2 weeks (10.00-18.00), you will have group classes in the morning on songwriting, composition, production, business guidance, and practical assignments. In the afternoon, you will have writing/production creative sessions on briefings about the industry. On weekends, the studios are accessible to the participants who want to finish tracks. The last Sunday will be a listening session of the work created with some guests from the industry.
Price: €1075,-
Sound Engineer
Full-Year course of 30 weeks + 3 weeks of evaluations
Starts on September 8th, 2023
Module 2, Module 4, Module 5, Module 8
Price full year: €8380
Private Classes
Wisseloord House Of Music Writing Sessions
Organised in partnership with BMG 100 €/session
Mixing In The Box
“On demand” 2-hour class : 200€
Analogue Recording & Mixing
Analogue Recording & Mixing: “On demand” 4-hour class : 415€
Piano Lessons
Piano Lessons : 50€ / 45 minutes
Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons : 50€ / 45 minutes
Career Development/Industry Network
Career Development/Industry Network: Package of 4 seminars of 4hours: 500€
Full Skills Audio Engineering
Full-Skill Audio Engineering : 4000€ (includes 5 private lessons + ability to join 10 studio sessions and plan during the year, depending on studio projects)
| Course | Module | Description | When | Price semester | Price year |
| The art of Listening, Songwriting & Producing | Module 1 | This module was designed with the intention of helping our students to develop their creative and musical skills in a practical fashion. Our lectures from industry professionals cover a diverse range of topics including lyric writing, song arrangement, the use of harmony and melody, and the real-world side of writing and production sessions. | 4h every Monday | €2000 | €3000 |
| Career Development & Industry Network | Module 2 | In these group classes, students are exposed to the ins and outs of the Dutch and European music industry with lectures from some of the most important players in the field. This includes Label Execs, Publishers, Managers, Artists, Producers, Bookers and more. This is a chance to learn from and connect with high-ranking people in the industry in a more direct way than what is offered at any other institution. | 4h on Wednesdays, every 2 weeks | €800 | €1200 |
| Group Work & 1-on-1 feedback | Module 3 | A unique feature of Wisseloord Academy is the wide variety of talents and experience displayed by our students. Some have been at it for years and have highly-developed skills in songwriting, performing, and playing instruments, while others are just beginning to dip their toe into the world of musical creativity. In these hands-on classes, students teach one another by partaking in production and songwriting sessions. These sessions are guided by mentors of the Academy and guest lecturers who deliver 1- on-1 feedback to help mold and develop creative visions. | 4h on Wednesdays, every 2 weeks | €800 | €1200 |
| DAW Production | Module 4 | We designed this module to demystify modern music production techniques. This means learning the fundamental principles behind various Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and plug-ins. We cover sound design, synthesis, MIDI programming, signal processing, vocal production, and "in-the-box" recording and mixing. | 4h on Saturdays, every 2 weeks | €1100 | €1600 |
| Audio Recording & Mixing | Module 5 | This module revolves around audio and understanding the principles of sound. We use the legendary Wisseloord Studios to teach a varied number of topics including acoustics, digital and analogue recording techniques, the fundamentals of mixing and mastering, advanced mixing and mastering, and full-band recording. We aim to help students develop the skills necessary to confidently record, mix, and master full live bands at a professional level. | 4h on saturdays every 2 weeks | €1400 | €2100 |
| Intensive Instrument skills | Module 6 | Wisseloord has access to a huge network of some of the best touring and session musicians in the country, who are willing to give regular one-on-one lessons as well as masterclasses on advanced techniques. If you’re looking to incorporate your playing into your productions, are interested in picking up a new instrument, or would like to expand your preexisting skillset, this module is specifically created with you in mind. | 1h or 3h per week (alternating private and group lessons) | €1200 | €1750 |
| Stage act development | Module 7 | In this module, we accompany you through the development process of solidifying your image and presence as an artist on stage. This entails stage coaching for live performances as well as designing the overall artist's sound, set from the ground up. Whether you want to work with live bands, a DJ, or a hybrid of live and pre-sequenced music, this course covers it all and ultimately aims to put our students at an advantage through contact with industry insiders and professionals in the field. | 4h on Saturdays or Sundays evenings, every 2 weeks | €1400 | €2000 |
| Audio Engineering | Module 8 | 5 private lessons + you join our team during 10 studio sessions | - | €4000 | |
| DJ'ing | Module 9 | Tired of practicing DJ'ing alone in the basement? This module is for the musicians among us that are interested in developing their DJ'ing abilities. From technical skills to the development of your style and onstage stamina, this class covers everything the burgeoning DJ needs to perform. | 4h on Saturdays every 2 weeks | €1400 | €2100 |