Music – Vocals, Band and Home Studio

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 21.08.2027
  • Course teaching amount: 17 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 154 967,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian?
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan?
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Verdal
  • Study tour for the course: Musikk- og kulturreise Europa, Turné i Norge
  • Study tour for the school: Spania and Gibraltar - for all students
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Develop as a musician, vocalist, producer or technician through a year filled with band practice, studio work, concerts and new experiences.

Are you passionate about music? Maybe you play in a band, write your own songs, produce music at home or want to explore sound and lighting for live shows.

On this course, you can develop as a musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer or technician. You’ll work with your own ideas, play with others and learn how music is created, recorded and performed.

You’ll explore vocal and instrumental techniques, songwriting, band dynamics and studio recording. You also get experience behind the scenes with sound, lighting and live production.

We focus on practical learning. You’ll work with professional equipment, studio sessions, sound and lighting rigs, concerts and live productions. Together with other creative courses at the school, you’ll help create concerts, performances and projects where you can use your skills in practice.

Throughout the year, we also visit professional music environments, go on tour and take part in study trips.

Whether you want to perform on stage, produce your own music, work with sound engineering or learn more about lighting and live production, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills in a creative and social environment.

The course is open to students aged 16 and above.

Musikk- og kulturreise Europa

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 9 days

Meals included per day: 3

Musikk- og kulturreise i Europa (9 dager):

Det er mange byer i Europa som har et spennende musikk- og produsentliv, og som har mye kulturhistorie å fortelle om.

Her kan vi oppleve konserter, musikaler og teater i verdensklasse, utforske muligheter innen musikk og lyd, og vurdere studiemulighetene i ulike kreative storbyer.

Vi planlegger denne studioeturen sammen, og dette kan bli et uforglemmelig minne fra folkehøgskoleåret, med både inspirasjon og mange gode felleskapsminner! 

Her kan vi hente inspirasjon til egen musikk, vi arbeide med musikkvideo basert på selvskrevne låter. Vi kan besøke utdanningsinstitusjoner, og vi kan kontakte store og små studioer for omvisning og besøk.

I tillegg skal vi jo bli kjent med byene vi besøker. Fra landemerker, berømte museer, kjente parker og bygninger, gode shoppingmuligheter - her er det noe for en hver smak. Mulighetene er uendelige!

Turné i Norge

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 7 days

Meals included per day: 3

Når vi drar på turné i Norge, lager vi hele produksjonen selv – fra idé til forestilling. Vi rigger scene, styrer lys og lyd, og spiller konserter og forestillinger på folkehøgskoler rundt om i landet. Hele uka handler om samarbeid, kreativitet og fellesskap – og det er utrolig gøy! Vi møter nye folk, besøker nye steder og bygger sterke bånd på veien. En uke du garantert kommer til å huske.

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 1 uke

Meals included per day: 3

The group trip to Spain is one of the highlights at the beginning of the school year – and the perfect way to get to know your fellow students and teachers. For the 2025–2026 school year, we’re heading to sunny Andalusia, with our base near the coastal town of Rota.

During the trip, you’ll have the chance to try surfing, play frisbee golf, join bike rides, and relax with the group on the beach. We’ll also visit exciting places like the historic city of Seville and the unique area of Gibraltar – known for its monkeys, British culture, and stunning views.

This trip is just as much about building community as it is about exploring new places. You’ll connect with people from different lines and have time to settle into what could become one of the best years of your life. All meals and activities are included in the tuition – you just need some pocket money for the extras.

Age limits

The course is open to students aged 16 and above, normally up to 26.

Admission requirements

The course has no specific admission requirements. Offers of admission are made following an assessment based on the school’s overall educational approach. We aim to work together with our students to foster a positive school environment, so your motivation to contribute both academically and socially is important. We therefore place great emphasis on what you write about yourself and your reasons for wanting to attend Bakketun.

Furthermore, we look for the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, alongside an interest in your own personal growth and that of others.

Priority criteria

When there are many applicants, the school places emphasis on factors such as motivation, interest in the school’s study programmes and subjects, and the composition of the applicant group.

Admission process

You apply using the school's application form. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and you will receive a response via email once your application has been processed.

At Bakketun, you’ll get to explore your interests, try new things and become part of a warm, inclusive community. Early in the school year, we go on a shared trip to Spain – the perfect way to get to know each other and kickstart an unforgettable year.

You’ll meet teachers who care, support you and encourage you to take chances. You’ll have space to reflect, discover what matters to you, and grow both personally and academically. A year at Bakketun gives you direction, confidence and meaningful experiences – preparing you for further studies, work, and life ahead.

Explore and combine

Choose between several exciting programs and a wide range of electives. Are you active and adventurous, or creative and curious? You don’t have to choose one or the other – at Bakketun, you can combine, explore, and find your own balance.

We’re surrounded by mountains, forest, sea and small-town life. You’ll feel the thrill of a mountain hike, the peace of the woods, the wind on a surfboard and the laughter around a campfire. Some days challenge you – others are just about enjoying the moment together.

A real community

What students remember most about Bakketun is the people. You’ll be part of a safe and supportive community where everyone matters. You’ll make friends to laugh with, grow with, and share everyday life with – friends who cheer you on when you try something new.

You’ll live close to others, share meals, trips, and everyday moments. The community you become part of leaves a mark – and often lasts a lifetime.

Welcome to Bakketun – a year that might mean more than you expect.

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Former students

Simen Flaten Svisdal

This is an amazing school with great people. The Sound program gave me new challenges and taught me a lot about the industry – and what really happens behind the scenes, during a recording session, and in the life of a music producer. A top year!

Simen Flaten Svisdal
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