On this course you will develop as a music producer and/or songwriter with guidance from skilled teachers while also taking part in Oslo's fantastic music scene. We are curious about your musical expression, and will help you further, both in the studio and on stage. You will work on projects, delve into individual topics, and spend time on your main instrument - whether it is vocals, lyrics, production or an instrument.
Artist/Songwriter and Music Production
LEARN ABOUT SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION, AND GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AS A PERFORMER, IN THE STUDIO AND ON STAGE.
Experience concerts, and gain inspiration and knowledge from established artists and other players in the music industry.
Create your own music with guidance from skilled teachers.
A YEAR IN ARTIST/SONGWRITING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION
You will explore text work and focus on creative writing. You will learn to use Logic and work on recording and mixing music in the studio. You will further develop your creative understanding by learning techniques for working on ideas that are developed into a finished product. We work on composition and text, recording, production, and mixing, and you will have the opportunity to work on concert production. In addition, we spend time on communication, music theory, and rhythmic training. We are also committed to using networks and professional actors in the teaching to provide insight into industry knowledge, understanding of the subject, and further opportunities and career paths.
The teaching consists of group lessons, individual follow-up and seminars with external people. There will also be project work where you also work together with other lines and meet the other teachers in the scenic section. The teaching is practical and concrete, but you will also have the opportunity to raise your musical understanding through more theoretical sessions. You will have the opportunity to spend time immersing yourself in your own projects, working independently and in collaboration with others.
It's fantastic to go to folk high school and pursue music in a small city, and on the course you get to know Oslo's music and cultural scene!
You will have the opportunity to go to concerts and performances at venues such as Rockefeller, Sentrum scene, Vulkan arena, Parkteateret, Operaen, Chateu Neuf, Kulturkirken Jakob and SALT. In Oslo there are also many smaller concert venues with different musical profiles, where you can experience artists that meet your musical ambitions and preferences. We encourage our students to go to as many concerts as possible in addition to the concerts we go to as a class and as a school.
We use the opportunities in Oslo as a natural part of the teaching with excursions, seminars and experiences that contribute to inspiration and new knowledge. In addition to going out to concerts, we also receive visits from exciting actors and artists to the school.
The course is suitable for those who are interested in music production and songwriting. It may be for those who have a lot of experience and want to build on it, but also for those who are interested in music and want to learn more!
Experience in professional productions
LINE TRIP TO STOCKHOLM
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Mia Berg Ronning
Mia is a singer, songwriter and artist with a master's degree in performing music from NLA Staffeldtsgate, with a specialization in songwriting. She released her debut album "Sleepwalkers at noon" in 2022 and has played on a number of tours in Norway and abroad. Mia also has further education in Cultural Management from NMH and several years of experience from the Norwegian music industry, where she has worked in record companies, management and festival production. As a teacher, she is committed to challenging her students to find their own creative core.
David Alexander Sjølie
Alexander is a guitarist, producer and studio technician and works with artists such as Kajsa Balto, Anja Skybakmoen, in addition to many others as a freelance guitarist. He runs his own studio where he has produced and/or mixed somewhere between 50 and 100 records. He has also arranged for KORK for a Christmas concert with Kajsa Balto at the Opera in 2024.
Aleksander is educated at the Norwegian Academy of Music as a musician and pedagogue and, in addition to the above, has his own project called Echo Park.
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AN INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF
At a folk high school you get a lot for your money. The price includes board and lodging, leisure activities, group trips, a bus trip, insurance, a school sweatshirt and a travel card in Oslo. Compared to a regular student life, you get a complete package here that covers both the practical – and the social.
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Total price (incl. registration fee) 145,300 NOK
The Loan Fund 25/26 supports you with 151,690 kr.
Line trip to Stockholm Included
Optional study trip spring 2027 Additional cost