APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
18 May-13 June
deposit
17 June
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE
13 JUNE
WHAT TO EXPECT
Concentrated work with professionals — not just teachers
2 Private Sessions Daily
Each participant receives two 1-hour private sessions per day with either a vocal coach or teacher — focused entirely on the goals you set for yourself.
6 DAYS OF INTENSIVE WORK
Daily work begins with a physical-mental warm-up — stretching, breathing, and movement to prepare your body and focus your mind. Classes run 10am to 8:30pm.
1 EVENING MASTERCLASS NIGHTLY
Each evening features either a business discussion, a guest artist masterclass, or a journey through hearing your art in a new light — past, present, or in comparison.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
In one word:You.
The ideal participant is either a young emerging professional or an active professional who wants deep concentration on their current stage.
Also: pianists interested in positions in German theaters and studios. Eytan Pessen has one of the best track records at helping pianists prepare and place into major studios.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Concentrated work on repertoire and presentation
- Understanding how to be heard for ongoing work
- Techniques for working with agencies and conductors
- Career path clarification — finding yourself at the stage
- Audition preparation for Young Artist Programs
- Placement into major studios (especially pianists)
meet The faculty
Professionals helping Professionals
We are professional artists, coaches, casting directors, agents, theater and artistic administrators — and lovers of art — committed to helping you move through the stages of your career.
structure
A Typical Day
WHAT IS PROFESSIONAL STAGES?
Moving through the stages of a career
Artists are created in stages — from Student to Young Artist to Beginning Professional to Full Professional and beyond. This is concentrated, professional work in Vienna designed for artists ready to move to their next stage.
- Artists perform in different stages as their career advances Rising through the steps of a career — climbing in knowledge, mastery Arriving onto new stages, opening new opportunities Never stopping your growth as an artist or as a person
- Rising through the steps of a career — climbing in knowledge, mastery
- Arriving onto new stages, opening new opportunities
- Never stopping your growth as an artist or as a person
APPLICATION
How to apply
01 Submit recordings
02 Your CV & statement
Include your current professional CV and a written statement of the goals you hope to achieve during the program. Tell us about yourself and why this is right for you at this stage.
03 Receive feedback
Every applicant receives feedback — whether accepted or not. Artists are not judged by “big names” on a CV, but by the overall picture and our confidence we can help you achieve your goals.
04 Secure your place
Once accepted, submit your €500 deposit within 5 days to confirm. Scholarship amounts are communicated at the time of acceptance — and you may request additional support if needed.
COURSE FEE
€1,850
Covers all private sessions, evening masterclasses, daily warm-up, and the final concert presentation. No fee to apply. Over €5,000 in scholarships available — every accepted participant is considered automatically.
Rooms are held at a preferred rate at a hotel near the venue. Housing is not included in the course fee.
Deposit: €500 non-refundable deposit due within 5 days of acceptance. Balance due approximately 2 weeks before the program begins.