Learn from innovative percussionists in the fields of orchestral & solo percussion and increase your knowledge and skills through participating in masterclasses, discussions and talks. Meet other motivated percussionists from different nationalities in a highly professional environment. Exchange and get connected!

• Take private lessons with any of the instructors (between 30-45 min) depending on the amount of applicants.
• Play and try instruments provided by our partners such as ADAMS, Thomann-Music, Kolberg-Percussion
• Profit from special discounts and offers on instruments & equipment by our partners.

For advanced percussionists (minimum age 14), percussion teachers and professionals.

YES! We encourage especially percussion teachers and professionals to take part! Stay updated on current developements and exchange with musicians from all ages, backgrounds & nationalities. Share your personal experience with all of us!

At “Musikzentrum” Plochingen – centre of several music courses of the state, located in Stuttgart’s suburban region. Built in 2021 the house hosts great learning facilities and highly equipped rehearsal rooms, perfect for your needs.

The guesthouse is part of the “Musikzentrum” providing accomodation (single / double rooms) aswell as brekfast, lunch & dinner in the restaurant. The bar is in the groundfloor of the guesthouse and welcomes you to celebrate evenings together.

Adress: Eisenbahnstraße 59, 73207 Plochingen Germany. 

Train Station: Plochingen

How to get to “Musikzentrum BW”:

From the airport (STR): take the S-Bahn train S2 (direction Schorndorf) or S3 (direction Backnang) to Hauptbahnhof/Mainstation -> CHANGE HERE TO: S1 (direction Kirchheim/Teck) or numerous Regional Trains ( main station up: MEX 12/16/ 18, RE5)

English & German.

• As full member 350 € p.p including private lessons with any of the instructors (up to 3 lessons between 30-45 min, depending on the amount of applicants). !! Be quick: active slots are limited and the amount of lessons will depend on availability.!!
• Optional: as guest visitor (50 € p.p./day) join the masterclasses Solo-Percussion, Orchestral Percussion & Timpani (only!). This option is available unlimited.

You’ll stay at the “Guesthouse” attached to the “Musikzentrum” which provides brekfast, lunch & dinner at their restaurant. On the groundfloor the guesthouses bar welcomes you to celebrate evenings together.

Double Room fullpension (breakfast, lunch & dinner included): 75 € / day p.p.

Single Room fullpension (breakfast, lunch & dinner included) 90 € / day p.p.

We would like you to prepare at least one solo piece (Marimba/ Vibra/ Snare, … ) and a Snare-Drum Etude. This way we will have a better opportunity to work together on details. An orchestral audition program is also a great base to work on. No worries about your level!

If possible, please bring a snare drum stand & practice pad. We also recommend bringing your own tambourine. At the “Academy” brand new instruments will be provided by our partners ADAMS, Thomann-Music & Kolberg-Percussion.

EARLY BIRD:

In order to save your accomodation at the guesthouse we kindly ask you to confirm your participation until April 1st. ‘

After we might not be able to host you with the group together at Musikzentrum.