Win one of 100 eAr Academy online music courses!

14 Dec 2022 - 10:23

South Africa-based learning institution the eAr Academy, in partnership with the Music In Africa Foundation, is giving away free online music courses to 100 musicians across the African continent.

The application deadline is 30 December 2022.

The eAr Academy employs an innovative, student-centred approach to create complete and rounded musicians. The online school offers courses in piano, drums, guitar, trumpet, electric bass and alto saxophone, and covers seven key facets of music: Tunes, Etudes, Exercises, Reading, Improvisation, Hearing and Theory.

Each course comprises different levels – from beginner to advanced – and includes instructional videos, free learning material and the bespoke ‘Earspace’ where students can collect resources and inspirations and monitor their progress.

Requirements

The competition is open to all musicians based on the African continent.
To apply for a free course, you will need to complete the online application form.
Applicants are required to create a band/artist profile on the Music In Africa website (www.musicinafrica.net). A Music In Africa profile allows music professionals to add a concise professional bio, pictures, videos, music and other career aspects. A Music In Africa URL link is required in the application form. Watch the video this video to learn how to create a Music In Africa profile.
The winners may be contacted to provide feedback about their eAr Academy learning experience.
The 100 winners will be selected by an adjudication panel from the eAr Academy.
Note: Submitting an application will not guarantee you a free music course.
The course length for each student will be six (6) months.

The application deadline is 30 December 2022 and the winners will be contacted by 13 January 2023.

More about the eAr Academy

The eAr Academy is a revolutionary online music education platform that offers the most rounded, grounded courses around. It encompasses multiple genres, instruments and levels. Courses cover a more holistic education and inspire a more wholehearted appreciation of music. Material includes video, audio and backing tracks, downloadable PDFs and the unique Shedding (practice) Sessions. Curriculums are structured enough to give teachers and students direction, but flexible enough for them to explore with freedom. The eAr Academy was founded by award-winning double bassist, producer, composer and educator Hein Van de Geyn and saxophonist, composer and producer Rus Nerwich.

Learn more about the eAr Academy on the official website, Facebook and Instagram.