Photo: Emma Kok with band at Valkenburg Open-Air Theatre together with Joëlle (vocal teacher)
Collab Talent Track
Targeted development for ambitious musicians
Prepare optimally for an audition for a musical, band, or vocational training program (HBO/MBO) with Collab Talent Track.
This customized program offers intensive individual guidance, including support in music theory, creates valuable performance opportunities to enhance your stage experience, and, where desired, provides a valuable behind-the-scenes look to introduce you to the professional field.
Do you want to get the most out of your talent? At Muziekschool Collab, you choose the Talent Track that suits your ambition, from audition preparation to further in-depth study.*
Personal stories
Hi, I am Veerle and I took guitar lessons at Muziekschool Collab for years. These lessons helped me enormously to get to where I am now, namely the Bachelor's degree in Music Education at the conservatory. I received a lot of guidance leading up to my admission, with recordings and extra lessons, and above all, motivation and support from my teacher. My days are now filled with making music and teaching, because two years later I am teaching here at the music school myself! This remains a place I keep coming back to because of the great atmosphere between students and teachers. As a student, you are part of a large group of musicians thanks to the involvement and the many projects organized by Collab. Now I am busy finishing my studies and, of course, making a lot of music!
I am Ash Pleijers, a 17-year-old boy who has been singing for a very long time. Singing is truly my passion, which is why I try to do it as often as possible! At school, for example, I am in the school band, with which I have participated in two cabaret shows and several open days with the band! I started at Collab for two reasons: to improve my technique and to prepare for the vocal training program! I received tremendous help with this, and with the help of my vocal teacher Joëlle, I managed to get accepted! Every lesson is incredibly fun, and there is always time for a chat. Everything is also done at a relaxed pace, and if something doesn't work, we do it in steps; this way, I don't overstrain my voice and I can see how far I can go!
The collaboration between Joëlle Savelkoul and Emma Kok began at a young age, when Emma started taking private singing lessons. From the very first moment, there was an immediate connection. Step by step, they worked together on Emma’s development as a singer, from the auditions for The Voice Kids and Ministars to the impressive performances with André Rieu, the concerts at the Concertgebouw, and many other special moments on stage. Emma is a hardworking and exceptionally talented singer who is now known worldwide and followed by millions of people. Although much has changed in Emma’s life, the singing lessons have always remained the same: familiar, enjoyable, and with the same commitment and dedication to always get the best out of her voice.
Hey, I'm Kirsten. I had guitar lessons from Eleën at Muziek Collab for two years, and next academic year I will be studying at BIMM University in Berlin. Alongside my other music lessons, Eleën's lessons contributed to my admission to BIMM because the more holistic approach to teaching really appealed to me. My lessons weren't geared towards learning perfect technique, but rather working on the ear and offering the freedom to develop my own musical taste. Eleën also gave me the space to experiment with writing my own songs, which helped me figure out what I still needed to work on and what my strengths were. Finally, I am very happy that I took lessons here, because it was more than worth the trip from Maastricht to Valkenburg.
Registration and rules
As soon as you sign up for Talent Track, one of our teachers will contact you to get acquainted and start planning.
You can also use the lesson card to make extra arrangements with your teachers, for example, when you want to come and film visual material in addition to your regular lessons at the music school.
When registering for an audition preparation program at Muziekschool Collab, it is important to read the terms and conditions carefully. This way, you know exactly what to expect from the process.
Costs:
6 times 60 minutes: €350.00
Talent Track Rules:
Participation in an audition preparation program at Muziekschool Collab is aimed at preparing the student as well as possible for an audition.
The final assessment and decision always rest with the relevant program, organization, or jury and fall entirely outside the responsibility of Muziekschool Collab.
Music School Collab offers guidance, coaching, and support based on professional expertise, but has no influence on selection criteria or audition outcomes.
Any costs, deadlines, and requirements of external auditions or institutions are the responsibility of the participant.
By participating in an audition preparation program, the student (and/or parent/guardian) acknowledges that the process is preparatory in nature and does not entail any obligation to achieve a specific result.
After the first 6 lessons (a lesson card), a customized follow-up plan is created.