Bachelor Degree in Hazz and Contemporary Music Performance
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Bachelor degree in jazz and contemporary music performance in madrid
Música Creativa prepares versatile performers in the field of jazz and contemporary music and gets them ready to succeed in different contexts and musical styles.
Our Bachelor Degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance has been designed using jazz education as the backbone and creative force behind the learning process while keeping the focus on the reality of today´s ever-changing music industry. Our approach addresses key musicianship areas such as group practice, improvisation, ear-training and harmony, arranging and composition while guiding the student in the process of finding and developing their own personal artistic voice as the key to succeeding as a working artist and musician. It also provides them with the technological and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that every musician needs in order to bridge the gap between being a student and becoming a professional musician.
Practical Information
About Centro Superior Música Creativa
Madrid is the largest Spanish city with more than 3 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. You will find in the city a rich mixture of cultures, since besides the native «madrileños», people from other countries and cultures have made Madrid their hometown. This means that even though the official language is Spanish, in Madrid you can easily get by in other languages, especially in English.
Housing
As in any other European big city, the price for renting a flat can vary greatly depending on how and where you want to live. For example, a 1-bedroom apartment/studio in the city centre can cost around 700 € –1,350€, while a room in a shared-flat could range between 300€ and 600€. Also, if you choose a room or a whole flat in a neighbourhood outside the centre, prices may decrease considerably.
City transport
Centro Superior Música Creativa encourages all students to actively contribute to the city´s sustainable development by using eco-friendly transportation methods such as the city electric bike system BICIMAD or the city public transport (metro, bus and fast trains) to move localy. Taking the «metro» (tube) or the bus can be a wise alternative if you want to move fast and in an inexpensive way across the city. The transport system has 14 metro lines and over 170 buses:
Ticket prices:
- Single ticket: 1.50 € – 3 € (depending on the city area)
- 10 tickets card: 12.50 €
- Monthly pass: 56 €
- Monthly pass for Youth (26 and Under): 20 €: · Public electric bike rental (BiciMAD): annual plan costs 25 €.
Leisure
- Cinema ticket: 8.50 € (Wednesdays: 4.50 €)
- Concert ticket: 10 € – 30 € average
- Theatre play: 10 € – 20 € average
- Gym Monthly Pass: 20 € average
Health insurance
Otherwise, incoming students are expected to arrange their own health insurance covering common illness and accidents while living in Spain.
We strongly recommend our international students to make sure they are well informed about the details of their insurance coverage before travelling.
Should you have any question about any of the points below, please contact our International Office
Language Policy
Due to the international nature of music itself as a discipline, we believe language training is essential for students to break down cultural barriers. Both English and Spanish as a Second Language are included in all our study programmes as elective courses available for all our students, both domestic and incoming.
Despite the institution´s main instruction language being Spanish, the school organises different activities in English throughout the academic year for students to have access to international music training in other languages (mainly in English):
- Master classes with invited professors from different international institutions;
- ´Meet the artist´ sessions (#MTA) with relevant musicians from the international scene;
- International thematic seminars for teachers and students;
- Training programmes for teachers.
The school´s teaching and learning methods address students’ language needs, including those whose mother tongue is not Spanish. Many of the terms and concepts used in music education are similar in different languages, which makes understanding and following the lessons accessible even for those without the highest level of Spanish. Nevertheless, our management staff and all our teachers are linguistically trained both in English and Spanish and eager to help students overcome any obstacle caused by language.
However, bearing in mind that the school´s main language of instruction is Spanish, incoming students are requested to come with an intermediate level of Spanish supported by an official certificate equivalent to B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). For those students needing to improve their level of Spanish during their stay, Music Creativa offers free elective courses of Spanish as a Second Language equivalent to 2 ECTS (intermediate and upper intermediate level).
For the same reason, home students wishing to participate in mobility programmes abroad are requested to have an intermediate level of the host instruction´s language supported by an official certificate equivalent to B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The school offers optative courses of English as a second language applied to Music equivalent to 2 ECTS. In addition, for students needing to improve their level of English before starting their mobility period, Música Creativa offers free courses of English as a second language.
Last but not least, Música Creativa actively encourage its teachers and staff to engage in international mobility programmes in order to enrich their own experience and bring new views to the institution. All teachers interested in participating in international exchanges and activities are requested to have a higher-intermediate level of English supported by an official certificate equivalent to B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). For teachers willing to improve their level of English before starting their mobility period, Música Creativa offers free courses of English as a second language. All Música Creativa communications are available both in English and Spanish in the school´s online campus in order to make sure all our international students can understand the dynamics of the school and actively participate in our weekly activities.
Should you be interested in receiving further information about Música Creativa Language Policy, please contact our International Office.
Academic Year Calendar
Erasmus
Música Creativa is an official European Higher Music Education Institution inside the Erasmus Program: See Eche Letter
Course Units Catalogs
Main features of our bachelor degree in music composition
Duration
4 Academic Years
Number of Credits
240 ECTS (60 ECTS per academic year)
Study Program
European Higher Education Area
Degree adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), in all respects equivalent to a university degree
Instruments offered

Electric Guitar

Piano

Drums

Saxo

Electric Bass

Double Bass

Violin

Flute

Trumpet

Trombone

Singing
Benefits of studying bachelor degree in música creativa

All the educational experience that is offered by Música Creativa is based on two main ideas: stylish versatility to successfully face any project and provide our own artistic identity to be outstanding.
Practical Approach
We provide opportunities for students to practice on stage from the very first day, participating in big band, ensembles and studio recording.
Professional stages, big bands, orchestra, musicians specialized in modern styles, studies in recording etc.
International Conection
Our students are in direct contact with relevant national and international artists.
We facilitate opportunities for students to have direct contact with relevant professionals active in the field of Music through our Meet the Artist sessions;
Developing a Portfolio
We encourage students to develop their personal portfolio in order to improve their professional prospects. In addition, our students have access to the School´s employment agency, which allows them to start building professional links with the (key cultural agents) of the city;
Tech Oriented
We make technology available to the students as an integral part of their learning process, and a results they are able to make the most of the latest technological developments in the music world.
Tech Oriented
We make technology available to the students as an integral part of their learning process, and a results they are able to make the most of the latest technological developments in the music world.