SRH University
and
Berlin Institute of Musical Arts
BIMA is an esteemed private music academy affiliated with and cooperating with the state-recognized private SRH University of Applied Sciences (students are officially enrolled at SRH), dedicated to providing high-quality music education. The institution offers Bachelor's and Master's programs in classical music performance, aiming to cultivate both technical excellence and profound musical artistry. Additionally, BIMA has pioneered a transtraditional music performance program, welcoming students from diverse musical traditions worldwide.
As an institution that integrates European classical and transtraditional music education, BIMA provides a dynamic platform for the fusion and dialogue of various musical traditions. The curriculum not only emphasizes technical mastery and artistic creativity but also lays a solid foundation for students to pursue careers in the international music industry, cultural management, music education, and transtraditional projects.
Professors and Lecturers
Ya-ou
Xie
Piano & Conducting
Prof. Scot
Weir
Vocal
Yun
Zeng
Horn
Principal Horn of the Berlin Philharmonic
Lini
Gong
Vocal
Prof. Olaf
Ott
Trombone
Member of the Berlin Philharmonic
Matic
Kuder
Clarinet
E-flat Clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic
Frank
Demmler
Horn
Member of the Staatsoper
Prof. Manuel
Nawri
Conducting
Prof. Sandeep
Bhagwati
Composition and Professor for transtraditional Musicking
Prof. Xiaoming
Han
Horn
Principal Horn of the German Radio Philharmonic
Rita
D’Arcangelo
Flute & Chamber Music
Prof. Wei
Wu
Sheng & Composition
Sheng Virtuoso
Martin
Stegner
Viola
Member of the Berlin Philharmonic
Prof. Dr. Tom Rojo
Poller
Composition
Prof. Katarzyna
Polonek
Cello & Chamber Music
Structure of Studies
Example: Bachelor of Music – Instrumental
1st Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument
• Sight-Reading
• Music Theory and World History of Music • Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Music Psychology
• Elective
2nd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument
• Sight-Reading
• Music Theory and World History of Music • Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Stage Fright Training
• Music and Health
• Elective
3rd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Chamber Music
• Music Theory and World Music Organology
• Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Transtraditional Music Pedagogy and Didactics • Elective
4th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Chamber Music
• Music Theory and World History of Music
• Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Transtraditional Music Pedagogy and Didactics • Electroacoustic Music and Instruments
• Elective
5th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Chamber Music / Historical Performance Practice
• Music Theory / Transtraditional Aesthetics
• Digital Music Production / Conducting
• Transtraditional Music Pedagogy and Didactics
• Transtraditional Rhythmic and Aesthetics
• Elective
6th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Chamber Music / Historical Performance Practice
• Music Management / Music and Law
• Digital Music Production / Conducting
• Elective
7th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Chamber Music / Performance Practice
• History and Stylistics of the Major Instrument Open Project
• Elective
8th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Chamber Music /History and Stylistics of the Major Instrument
• Bachelor Thesis
• Bachelor Concert
Example: Bachelor of Music – Instrumental
1st Semester – 30 ECTS
• Creative Music Making / Music Theory
• Sound Workshop / Digital Music Production • Music and Health
• Elective
2nd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Creative Musicking / Music Theory / Electroacoustics
• Sound Workshop / Audio Tools and Practices
• Music and Health
• Elective
3rd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Creative Musicking / Transtraditional Aesthetics / Music Theory
• Sound Workshop / Multimedia Practices
• Global Tradition Learning / Music Didactics and Methods
• Elective
4th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Creative Musicking / Transtraditional
Aesthetics / Music Management
• Sound Workshop / Multimedia Practices
•Transtraditional Pedagogy / Learning Internship
• Elective
5th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Development of an Artistic Project Concept
• Elective
6th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Implementation of the Artistic Project
• Bachelor Thesis
• Bachelor Concert
Education Packages
Bachelor and Master Studies
€ 18,500.00
/ year
with renowned lecturers. Includes all courses and full access to practice rooms.
Transtraditional Creative Musicking
Starting in October 2025
Six-month preparatory course
€ 6,000.00
/ 6 Months
with renowned lecturers.
Enrollment in a 3 month English language course (TOEFL test) Main subject lessons (15 individual lessons)
Use of our practice rooms (subject to availability)
Fundamental Courses (Sight-singing and Ear Training, Harmony, Music History, Counterpoint, and Analysis of Musical Works, etc.)
Admission Consulting
Included in the €6,000 course fee are the following:
Airport transfer (personal pick-up and accompaniment to your accommodation)
Assistance with finding accommodation (3 suggestions for potential housing) Assistance with registration at the Bürgeramt (appointment scheduling and personal accompaniment)
Assistance with activating a bank account (personal accompaniment to the bank)
Assistance with signing a mobile phone contract
One-time visa extension service
The preparatory courses for all programs are now open for enrollment.
Student funding
Apply now !
Contact : info@thebima.de