Dates And Times

Course Year / Study Duration

The 2025/2026 course year kicks off on Sunday, September 21, 2025 — the day you’ll receive your schedule. Classes begin one week later, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, and the study year runs until mid-June 2026.

In total, there are 30 weeks of classes, including scheduled vacation periods. The winter break lasts two weeks.

A study at DJAM lasts at least one course year. After that, you can re-enroll for the next year if you wish to continue.

Scheduling/Preferred Days

To help us build a schedule that works for you, we ask you to indicate your preferred days on the registration form. You can choose from three options:

a) No preference
b) Three out of four available teaching days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and the weekend)
c) Only weekends and/or weekday evenings (e.g., if you have full-time commitments)

If you choose option b), please indicate three preferred days. This gives us flexibility when creating the schedule, but it doesn’t necessarily mean your classes will be spread across all three.

ℹ️ Please don’t list specific times or partial days — unfortunately, we can’t accommodate those. Providing fewer than three preferences increases the likelihood that your schedule won’t fully match your availability.

If we’re unable to meet your preferences, we’ll contact you to find the best possible solution together.

Final schedules can be collected at the end of September. Once published, changes to the schedule based on your initial preferences are generally not possible. Only in exceptional cases — and if scheduling space allows — can adjustments be made. An administrative fee of €25 will apply in such cases.

Class Times

Group Classes

DJAM classes take place during the following time slots:

• Sunday & Monday: approx. 11:00 – 22:30 (theory and combo classes)
• Tuesday & Wednesday: evening only, approx. 18:00 – 22:30 (combo classes)

In many cases, you can take all your group classes in one day, usually on Sunday or Monday. However, spreading your classes over two days can often help with absorbing the material more effectively.

If you work during the day or are traveling from farther away, there are two practical options, depending on your study package:

1. Sunday classes
Combo and theory classes at levels 1 and 2 are definitely available on Sundays. For higher levels, Sunday availability depends on demand and group formation.
2. Evening classes during the week
A good option for those with daytime jobs. Classes are scheduled between 18:00 and 22:30.

Main Subject Lessons

Private lessons for your main instrument or voice (your “main subject”) are scheduled in consultation with your teacher. These are usually arranged to complement your group class schedule.

ℹ️ These lessons are typically not offered on Sundays.