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Canal Escuela Training Programmes
Boost your career with key skills
You have finished your higher studies at the conservatory—now what?
It is the question many students ask themselves when they first come into contact with the job market, and they do not always have a clear answer. That is why, at the Reina Sofía School of Music, we have prepared a series of training courses designed to fill the gap that the subjects in the curriculum do not cover.
The aim is for you to have the knowledge and skills that will enable you to build a value proposition as an artist, with solid foundations in communication and tools to create and sell artistic projects in different contexts.
Learn how to build a sustainable career, differentiate your artistic proposal, and develop the skills that cultural institutions, audiences, and the industry demand today.
Get inspired, acquire practical tools, and take the next step in your professional development within the musical world.
A training for every moment of your career
The working musician
Are your key interests and skills aligned with what you want to do for the next 15 years? Build the professional path that best fits you.
Digital personal brand
How do you stand out from the rest while staying true to yourself? Develop a professional identity that amplifies your work and strengthens your presence in the music sector.
How to sell your artistic proposition
Turn the artistic value of your project into a compelling message. Learn how to present it to programmers, institutions, and collaborators with greater impact and confidence.
The working musician
Chart the course of your career
A free course to find your professional path without having to choose it alone.
Self-knowledge, the labor market, and a realistic career plan.
Analyze where you are, identify the opportunities within your reach, and define the next steps in your professional development.
Action plan and deliverables
A concrete roadmap you can start applying from day one. Each module ends with a document you will use throughout your career.
Close inspiration
Real cases of musicians who have already asked themselves the questions you’re asking today.
FREE Course · 100% online · Certificate of PARTICIPATION · START DATE July 27
Find your professional path in less than 30 days.
What you will learn
M1
Artistic self-knowledge
Who I am as a musician, what I truly value, and what kind of life I want to build. An honest personal map as a starting point.
M2
Map of today's labor market
The 8 paths for a classical musician: orchestra, chamber music, teaching, cultural management, composition, multi-activity, and more.
M3
Real trajectories
Real-life career examples told in the first person: how they chose, where they hesitated, what they would do differently today…
M4
12 to 24-month action plan
Achievable goals within specific timeframes, so you can move from theory to practice without procrastinating.
Format and dedication
- Free and open, with Moodle registration
- 100% online, at your own pace
- Recommended pace: 3 to 4 weeks
- Certificate of participation upon completing all modules
- There are no participation prerequisites, but it is recommended that you be in the final years of professional music studies.
About Canal Escuela
Canal Escuela is the online training program of the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, one of the most prestigious postgraduate music schools in Europe.
More than 1,000 recorded concerts and masterclasses. Now, a new line of free courses on what conservatories don’t teach: the skills that define a sustainable career beyond the instrument.
Is this course for you?
This is for you if...
- You have just finished your studies and are not sure which path to take
- You have been active for several years and want to rethink your professional direction
- You feel there are options you don’t know well or that you believe are incompatible
- You want a realistic plan, not more pressure to ‘do it all’
It is not for you if...
- You already have your career mapped out and working without doubts
- You are looking for a course on instrumental technique or performance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost for the course?
No. It is free and open to any musician registered on the Canal Escuela Training platform.
Do I need prior knowledge?
There are no participation prerequisites, but it is recommended that you be in the final years of professional music studies (instrument, composition, singing, musicology…).
How much time do I need?
The course is designed for 3 to 4 weeks at a pace of 2 to 3 hours per week. You can go at your own pace.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon completing all modules and their activities, you will obtain the Canal Escuela certificate of completion.
What happens if I can't finish it before it closes?
Access to the course closes on August 27. If you do not complete it, you will need to enroll again in a later session, for which the date has not yet been confirmed.
This project is possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy through aid for the Comprehensive Plan to Promote the Social Economy for the generation of an economic, inclusive, and sustainable fabric, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
This project is sponsored by Fundación Banco Santander and Santander Brasil.
This project is in collaboration with Puertos del Estado
