World Music- With focus on trans-traditional creative musicking (M.A.) 120 ECTS
Start from April of 2026
For whom
This program is designed for graduate instrumentalists, vocalists and composers from around the world who wish to practice global tradition while engaging in dialog with other cultures. Ideal for musicians who aspire to build a career in the transtraditional music scene in Berlin.
Key features
The program offers opportunities to perform with musicians from other traditions through Creative Musicking. It also allows for in-depth specialization in four career paths – Interpretation, Research, Creation or Management within a transtraditional context. The curriculum is project-based, with sound workshops that guide students from conception to realization.
Structure of Studies
Example: Master of Arts – World Music- With focus on trans-traditional creative musicking
1st Semester – 30 ECTS
• Individual and collaborative creative musicking
• Creative ensemble and listening practice
• Elective course
2nd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Individual and collaborative creative musicking
• Creative ensemble and listening practice
• Elective course
3rd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Individual and collaborative creative musicking
• Creative ensemble and listening practice
• Elective course
4th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Master Project
Elective courses
* Techniques and instruments from other traditions
introduction to instrument building (acoustic or digital)
computer composition
music recording
sound installation and sound art
music as interdisciplinary media art
introduction to ethnographic field research
introduction to artistic research
transhuman music
music and artificial intelligence
music curating