Instrumental studies
Bassoon

Studying at Conservatorium Maastricht means joining a multicultural, open-minded community in a beautiful historical environment. In this inspiring setting, both the city and the conservatoire offer you the opportunity to experience music through international connections, with English as the official language of instruction.

You will develop your individual talent as a musician in all aspects of the profession. The supporting curriculum is designed to strengthen your artistic development across a variety of contexts, including solo performance, chamber music, and orchestral playing through diverse projects. Alongside a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge, you will also be encouraged to develop your creative voice and to strengthen your entrepreneurial skills within today’s music world. At Conservatorium Maastricht, you will receive lessons in reed making and have access to practice on our own contrabassoon.

In the Bachelor’s programme, the focus lies on building a strong technical foundation and developing instrumental expressiveness. In the Master’s programme, you will deepen your musical understanding, engage in artistic research, and work on your long-term personal development as a musician, enabling you to reach your full potential.