Post-gra­dua­te trai­ning »Ele­men­tary Music Edu­ca­ti­on (EME)«

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Actively creating music with children - few things bring experiences as strong and impactful. In order to chaperone young people with little prior experience and help them discover their musical potential, well trained, artistically sensitive and pedagogically trained teachers are needed.

Why study EME extra oc­cupa­tio­nal­ly?

  • enhance and deepen musical and pedagogical competences
  • academic graduation certificate (Diploma of Advanced Studies, 50 ECTS) – recognisable for other programmes
  • certified teaching qualification by the Landesverband der Musikschulen Schleswig-Holsteins
  • good chances for a permanent position at music schools
  • flexible study programme that can be fitted to individual needs - compatible with job and family

Target Group

  • employed persons (e.g. child care workers, musicians, musicologists, instrument and singing instructors, social workers) who seek to obtain further qualifications in elementary music education 

Requirements

  • university degree or verification of occupational suitability or practical experience
  • elementary skills on an instrument
  • elementary skills in reading sheet music
  • a functional singing voice
  • quick of musical comprehension (e.g. repeat melodies and rhythms instantly)

A professional musical education is not specifically requred.

On 13th and 14th September 2025 there will be a mandatory orientation weekend. There, the admission to the post-graduate training programme will be determined.

Degree

  • Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) »Elementary Musical Education«

Range and con­tents

October 2025 to March 2027 (50 ECTS / 5 modules with 10 ECTS)

  • Module 1: basics of music and education
  • Module 2: practicing music
  • Module 3: performance practice
  • Module 4: teaching and learning processes in EME
  • Module 5: practicing EME

Study weekends and exam dates

  • 13. & 14.09.25: Orientation weekend / Location: MHL
  • 24.-26.10.25: Study weekend I / Location: MHL
  • 07./08.02.26: Exam - remedial course / Location: MHL
  • 20.-22.02.26: Study weekend II / Location: MHL
  • 16.-20.3.2026: Intensive week I / Location: Nordkolleg Rendsburg
  • 17.-19.04.26: Study weekend III / Location: MHL
  • 08.-10.05.26: Study weekend IV / Location: MHL
  • 12.-14.06.26: Study weekend V / Location: MHL
  • 14.-18.9.2026: Intensive week II / Location: Nordkolleg Rendsburg
  • 30.10.-01.11.2026: Study weekend VI / Location: MHL
  • 05.-07.02.2027: Study weekend VII / Location: MHL
  • 07.02.2027: Exam - Module 3
  • 05.-07.03.2027: Study weekend VIII / Location: MHL
  • 19.-21.03.2027: Exam - Module 2 & 4 / Location: MHL

Fees

  • 3.300 Euros (excl. stay and meals for two intensive weeks at the Nordkolleg Rendsburg), eligibility for discounts will be determined on demand 

For questions regarding funding options and discounts, please reach out to the contact person listed below.

In­for­ma­ti­ve events

  • 18th February 2025, 19 o'clock (online, no login required. Click here for the link)
  • 21st May 2025, 19 o'clock (online, no login required. Click here for the link)
  • 19th July 2025, 11-15 o'clock (personal attendance at the MHL, please enrol here)

Ap­p­li­ca­ti­on & Con­sul­ta­ti­on

Admission is now closed. The next run is expected to begin in October 2027.

Consultation

We will gladly consult and advise you via E-Mail or on the phone.

Newsletter

If you would like to be informed via E-Mail on events regarding post-graduate courses at the MHL, sign up for the Newsletter here. (approx. 3x per year)

 

Contact

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