The Royal Conservatoire has a compulsory education programme for all Bachelor's students in the Classical Music, Vocal Studies, Jazz and Early Music departments. As part of this programme, students learn how to teach on their main instrument. To support this, we are looking for so-called ‘pedagogical students’.

As a pedagogical student, you will receive weekly one-to-one lessons from a Conservatoire student on your instrument or in voice. We welcome students of all levels – from beginners to advanced – and of all ages. Lessons last approximately 45 minutes and take place at the Royal Conservatoire from September 2025 to January 2026. The day and time of the lesson will be arranged in consultation with the student. A methodology teacher monitors the lessons and may occasionally observe.

What do we expect from you as a pedagogical student?

  • You must have access to your own instrument. The Royal Conservatoire does not sell or rent out instruments. Please make sure in advance that you have an instrument available.
  • You are expected to practise daily and attend the weekly lessons without fail. This is important for the structured progression of the course and for our students’ development.
  • Many of our students come from abroad, so lessons may (partly) be given in English.
  • For educational purposes, lessons may be recorded on video. If so, we will ask for your permission in advance.

How to apply

You can apply for the 2025–2026 pedagogical lessons via the online application form. You will receive an email before the summer holidays informing you whether you have been allocated a place.

Apply for lessons

Please note: for some instruments such as piano, voice and violin, demand exceeds availability. The application form shows which instruments still require students. We therefore ask you to indicate a second choice as well.

For certain instruments, an 'aptitude test' may be part of the selection process. We cannot accept pedagogical students who are also receiving lessons on the same instrument from another teacher.

Costs

There is no fee for the pedagogical lessons. However, you are responsible for purchasing or renting your own instrument.

Want to know more?

View the conditions or contact Lucienne de Roos, coordinator internships and partnerships: educatie@koncon.nl